55 Top Dating & Social Companies

How to choose a dating site or social app

Dating and social platforms trade on trust in two directions: you trust the company with personal details, and you trust strangers you meet there. Reviews can tell you a lot about the first. For the second, your own habits matter most.

Look at the business behind the app

Check who owns the platform, where it is based and how long it has been running. Several dating brands are often run by the same parent company and may share user data or accounts. CandorRated company pages show who appears to run the website, the age of the domain and any published contact details, which helps when a site gives very little about itself.

Pricing and subscriptions

• Auto-renewal: most paid memberships renew automatically. Note the renewal date and the price after any introductory offer.
• Cancelling in-app vs on the web: if you subscribed through an app store, you usually cancel there, not on the site.
• Paid messaging: some sites charge per message or use credits. That model can make it unclear how many real members you are talking to.

Privacy settings

Turn off precise location sharing if you do not need it. Avoid linking other social accounts that reveal your full name or workplace. Read how to delete your account and data, since deleting the app from your phone does not close the account.

Safety problems people report

• Romance fraud: a match who quickly moves the chat off the platform, cannot meet on video and then asks for money, gift cards or crypto is following a well-known pattern. Do not send money to someone you have not met.
• Fake or inactive profiles: reviews often mention these. Profile verification features, where offered, can help.
• Classifieds traps: on personals and classifieds sites, be wary of anyone asking you to pay a "verification" fee or overpaying and asking for a refund.
• Meeting in person: meet in a public place, tell a friend where you are going and arrange your own transport.

If someone harasses or threatens you, use the platform's report and block tools and keep screenshots. Filter this category by country or city to find services active where you live.

Frequently asked questions

Are paid dating sites better than free ones?

Not necessarily. A paid site may have fewer fake profiles, or it may simply charge more. Reviews describing the member base and support are more useful than price.

How do I delete my dating profile completely?

Use the account deletion option in settings, not just the app uninstall. Cancel any subscription first, and check the privacy policy for how long data is kept afterward.

What should I do if a match asks me for money?

Stop sending messages about money, report the profile to the platform, and contact your bank immediately if you have already paid.