What Makes a Dating Site “Good” vs “Bad”

Some of the factors people using dating site usually consider good vs. bad:

Good sites tend to offer:

• Real profiles with good verification / fewer bots.

• Features that help filter by what matters to you (age, location, values, etc.).

• A user base that matches what you want (age group; serious vs casual; niche preferences).

• Good safety / privacy practices.

• Reasonable fee structure: free or with premium add-ons, clear cancellation policies.

• Good UX (easy navigation, responsive support, meaningful matching tools).

Bad sites often suffer from:

• Lots of fake profiles / bot/spam accounts.

• Hidden fees or confusing subscription/pricing structures.

• Poor customer service.

• Bad matching algorithm or too superficial (only looks/pictures matter).

• Privacy concerns or safety risks.

• Not enough users in your area, or mismatch between what the site is good at and what you want.