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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

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Welcome to dating app central! Here we rounded up the best articles that focus on how to use online dating services to your advantage. While some sites may review only the mainstream, big-name dating platforms, we spend our days inspecting every end of the dating app industry so you can get all the deets.

DatingAdvice is the authority on dating, and we have the tools to help you set your sights on the right matches. Our articles review, compare, and provide tips on online dating platforms to help readers make the best choices for their love lives.

Before diving into online dating, it is important to understand how it works. And our expert-driven content helps you do just that. Need in-depth reviews and side-by-side comparisons of popular AND niche dating platforms? We got you.

Our readers can dive deep into features, user experience, pricing, and success rates of dating sites, with expert commentary guiding them through it all. This way, you can narrow down your search and start swiping smarter and faster.

In this section, you’ll also read all about the trends shaping the future of online dating. Find the latest news on what’s happening in the dating industry and learn the ins and outs of how to use dating platforms to their fullest.

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14 Best Free Prison Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

When I first came across prison dating sites, I assumed it was a tiny niche. However, I quickly realized that the demand for inmate penpals is actually quite significant. Statistics show that more than 2.9 million Americans are incarcerated in various correctional facilities, including local jails, state prisons, and federal prisons. But being in prison doesn't mean their dating lives are paused. In fact, we've...

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Blazr Provides Marijuana-Friendly Singles With a Judgment-Free Place to Meet
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: As more states legalize marijuana — both for medical and recreational use — the general attitude surrounding cannabis is changing. Still, it can be tricky to navigate the topic when searching for romantic partners. Marijuana enthusiasts can log on to Blazr if they’re looking for someone who shares their interest in the plant or the culture. Through the website or app, users can connect with...

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Old Style Dating™: Modern Dating With Old-Style Values
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: When Dennie Smith noticed she wasn't approving of the romantic partners her daughter, Laurel, was meeting through online dating, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Some of the people were flaky or rude to Laurel, so Dennie founded OldStyleDating.co.uk to attract singles who are more respectful and commitment-oriented and who prefer a more classic form of courtship (which means the...

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The Civic App Can Give Online Daters Control Over Their Digital Identities & Could Empower Dating Services to Verify New Members
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: In response to the online privacy crisis, Civic has designed groundbreaking mobile authentication tools for consumers and businesses. The Civic App provides users with a digital identity that uses biometrics to protect an individual's identity, and it empowers the average consumer to keep private information, including credit card numbers and passwords, safe from prying eyes. These tools can make...

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The WoofTrax App Has Accompanied Singles, Couples & Their Dogs on Over 30 Million Walks for Charity
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: There's nothing like taking a walk in the fresh air to recharge one's batteries, and going out with a special human or canine can make your journey all the more enjoyable. A few years back, a tech company called WoofTrax set out to expand what a good dog-walking excursion can do by creating a fundraising app where dog walkers earn money for local animal shelters. To date, the Walk for a Dog app has...

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8 Best Over-60 Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Over-60 dating sites provide an outlet for single men and women who have extra cares and concerns in the dating scene. When one of my mom's friends got divorced, she was relieved to be out of an unhappy marriage, but she was also terrified of being single again after 10+ years. On an impulse, she joined the first dating site she found online, but she soon regretted it because she didn't do the slightest bit of...

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Fearless Photographers™ Promotes a Directory of Artistically Bold Professionals Who Can Capture the Joy of Your Wedding Day
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Since 2010, Fearless Photographers has showcased talented wedding photographers in a global online directory. The company values professionals who approach wedding photography from a unique angle, and the directory highlights over 3,100 artists with a reputation for thinking outside the box and capturing striking photos. Couples can conduct a simple search on FearlessPhotographers.com to find an...

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11 Best Millionaire Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Millionaire dating sites have become some of the most popular social spots on the web, and it's no secret why. No one can deny that money talks. For some singles, financial security is a must-have, and they want certainty, efficiency, and discretion when looking for a date or partner. About 9.15% of the population makes $100,000 a year or more, according to the US Census Bureau Current Population Survey 2016. And...

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Naijaplanet is a Trustworthy Dating Site That Makes Inroads With 300,000+ Users in Nigeria & Around the World
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Naijaplanet is a Nigerian dating site geared toward introducing single men and women of Nigerian descent. The platform has over 300,000 members and has grown into a top dating resource for Africa's most populous country. Whether you live in Nigeria or the U.S., you can sign up for Naijaplanet for free and start browsing profiles in search of an international love interest. People started...

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14 Best BDSM Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

BDSM dating sites gives single people the chance to explore their fantasies and find a partner who has similar kinks and fetishes. For BDSM enthusiasts, dating isn't about about flowers, chocolates, and wine -- it's about whips, handcuffs, and blindfolds. As Urban Dictionary describes it, BDSM stands for bondage, dominance/discipline, submission/sadism, and masochism. All it takes is the right partner to help...

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Illicit Encounters™ Has Become a Leading Married-Dating Site in the U.K. by Facilitating Exciting Love Affairs
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Stephen Lines founded Illicit Encounters in 2003 to give Britain's married population a safe and discreet place to find a hot date. This nonjudgmental dating site took off in popularity and has seen over 1.2 million registrations with thousands more joining every day. Today, Illicit Encounters is one of the largest and longest running dating sites for married men and women in the...

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Gamer Dating: A Niche Dating Site That Brings 350,000+ Hardcore Gamers Together
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: GamerDating.com is a game-changing dating site designed to connect hardcore gamers who are single and looking for the Princess Peach to their Mario, or vice versa. This platform uses a curated matching system to recommend dates with similar gaming preferences, relationship goals, and personality traits. GamerDating currently has over 350,000 users, and it's rapidly growing in the U.S. and...

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8 Best Sites for Dating Older Women[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Older women dating sites have a natural appeal to young studs who are attracted to power, experience, and class. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart, Cheryl Ann Tweedy and Liam Payne, Julianna Margulies and Keith Lieberthal (pictured above), and Geena Davis and Reza Jarrahy -- these are just a few examples of famous older women dating a younger man. These celebrities are mature enough to...

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ErisDating.com is a Free Site for Finding Fun and Love Around the World
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Singles today have many online options when looking for a date or lifelong partner, but some dating sites and apps require a monetary investment for their services. ErisDating.com offers much of the same functionality as other dating sites -- but at no cost. Everything on ErisDating is available to users for free, and the site offers a companion mobile app for those who are constantly on the go....

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11 Best Free British Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Dating sites give singles the opportunity to be a little choosy and make the most of the dating experience. There's no need to rush because you have plenty of options at your fingertips. Approximately half of Americans are single, and the same is true for the Brits. According to ReviseSociology.com, 16 million people in England and Wales are single and have never cohabited or been married -- that's approximately...

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11 Best Bisexual Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The number of people who identify as bisexual has increased over the years, and bisexual dating sites have given them a place to come together and feel empowered. According to the CDC’s National Survey of Family Growth, 3.9% of women and 1.2% of men identified as bisexual between 2006 and 2010. The rate of people identifying as bisexual grew to 5.3% among US adults between 2025 and 2026. We're confident those...

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13 Best Free Conservative Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Lately, conservative dating sites have brought the fun back to online dating, making it easy for like-minded people to connect without the hassle of political disagreements. People seem to be more polarized about politics than ever before, and that impacts how they date and build relationships. According to Gallup, 35% of American adults identify as conservative, 35% identify as moderate, and 26% identify as...

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8 Best Free Lesbian Dating Apps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

In the last decade, online dating has come a long way in terms of catering to gay and lesbian singles. Sites and apps that used to be straight-only have opened their doors to the LGBTQ+ community. Yet I continue to hear from many of my lesbian friends (as well as our lesbian readers) that they can't find a reliable and effective lesbian dating app. Most of the time, they receive matches who are straight or queer...

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OurTime vs. Silver Singles: FAQ & 100% Free Trial[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Is age really just a number, especially when it comes to dating? Some research shows that, if you want a lasting marriage, it might be better to marry someone who is close to your age. Seniors make up one of the largest demographics in the world. As of 2012, 11% of people (or 809 million) were over 60. If you are part of that group, and you are single and interested in dating someone in your age range, the top two...

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7 Most Popular Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Popular dating sites are popular for a reason. They just have that special something, and they bring millions of singles together. In the Broadway musical "Wicked," Galinda (before she became Glinda the Good Witch) says popularity isn't "about aptitude -- it's the way you're viewed," and people who are popular "hang with the right cohorts," are "good at sports," and "know the slang" they've got to know to fit...

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TrumpSingles.com: A Place for Politically Conservative Daters to Meet
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: In the ideologically divided United States, it seems that more singles aim to find romantic partners of their same political ilk. Many conservative singles say they've struggled to meet like-minded people on dating platforms, especially if they live in cities with an overwhelming liberal population. To solve this problem, Dave Goss created TrumpSingles.com, a dating site for conservatives and...

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Elite Singles vs. Match: Review & 100% Free Trial[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Whether pineapple belongs on pizza is a controversial topic. Some people would argue the sweetness of the fruit perfectly balance out the saltiness of the sauce and cheese. Other people would retort that the pineapple overpowers everything else on the pizza and is just plain weird. Choosing a side in such a heated debate can be like choosing between Elite Singles and Match. It depends on your mood, personality,...

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10 Best Sites Like Craigslist Personals[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Looking for sites like Craiglist Personals? People have been turning to Craigslist since 1995, when the online marketplace was founded by Craig Newmark. If you want to sell a car, people often tell you to go to Craigslist. If you're looking for an apartment to rent, you'll probably hear "go to Craigslist." If you're struggling to find a date, going to Craigslist is always an option. The latter is what we want to...

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MediaMonkey™ Makes That Magical Mix So You Can Rock On With Your Partner
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version:  MediaMonkey is a free platform where singles and couples can store, manage, and share their favorite romantic playlists. It enables users to keep track 100,000+ audio and video files, so they can queue up a lovey-dovey song at a moment’s notice. If all that sounds like music to your ears, go ahead and download MediaMonkey, organize your songs, grab someone special, and press play. When I was...

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AngelReturn.com is an International Dating Site for a Modern Mobile Audience
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Smartphone technology has connected the world, and today's singles no longer need to stick to their own neighborhoods when seeking a date. An international dating site, like AngelReturn.com, can help singles find romance across borders with its free chat, video, and networking features. The dating site and its companion app boast over 1.5 million members who come from all over the world in search...

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Victoria Milan™ Offers Discretion and Simplicity for International Users Seeking Extramarital Affairs
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Every cheating spouse seeks an extramarital affair for a different reason. While some may be dissatisfied with their partners, others date outside of their primary relationships specifically to preserve those unions. Whatever the reason for seeking out additional partners or relationships, Victoria Milan provides a secure platform for finding and chatting with potential romantic connections. The...

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Dating Pro™ Helps Companies Develop Websites That Can Connect Singles With Their Perfect Matches
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: When entrepreneurs have an idea for a niche site in the dating and relationship industry, designing a platform and creating a backend structure can take a long time and hold up those plans. Not to mention there's a lot of marketing and advertising needed to attract members. That’s why many entrepreneurs turn to Dating Pro, a company built by software-focused programmers and marketing professionals...

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5 Best Sites to Meet Local Women[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Being single can be frustrating, especially if you don't know where to go to meet local women. If you've been actively looking for a hookup, date, or relationship and haven't had any luck, you're not alone. As of 2014, more than half of Americans 16 and older were single. Singles are everywhere, in every city, and all it takes is some effort to find them. To help American singles turn over a new leaf, we've listed...

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9 Best Free Dating Sites With No Sign Up[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Searching for free dating sites with no sign-up or hidden fees? Well, you've landed on the right article. In the online dating world, free is the new sexy, and there's good reason for that. Let’s dive in! The cost of living seems to be increasing every year, and the cost of dating is on the rise as well. The average single American spends nearly $168 on a first date. Singles in more expensive states like New York,...

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PolishGirl4U.com is an International Dating Site That Introduces Single Men to Beautiful Women in Poland
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: PolishGirl4U.com connects Polish women with 60,000+ single men living around the world. These singles go online seeking an international romance, and they're welcomed by a safe and friendly dating environment. The PolishGirl4U team carefully vets all profiles on the site to ensure its members maintain high standards for courtesy and honesty. It's free to join, and female members receive unlimited...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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