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Our Rating/10
Pros/Cons From the Experts
Fast Facts
Pros
Easy to use.
It’s fun.
It’s flirtatious and friendly.
Cons
It’s quantity over quality.
It produces inappropriate messages.
It has low accountability.
Number of Members: No exact number for total, but the company released they...
Our Rating (On 10)
Pros/Cons From the Experts
Fast Facts
Pros
It’s connection via humans, not computers.
It’s a team of matchmakers.
They have a high success rate
Cons
It’s hands-off dating, completely.
It can take time.
It can create unrealistic expectations.
Number...
Since 2005, Reddit has been a destination for anyone and everyone on the world-wide-web to pose their deepest, darkest questions. Or, just things they can’t stop thinking about. Or to beg for advice and recommendations. Or discuss current events,...
Our Rating
Pros/Cons From the Experts
Fast Facts
Pros
Robust profiles.
Inclusive community.
Effective matching algorithm.
Cons
Complicated messaging.
Hipster crowd.
No difference in memberships.
Number of Members: 10 million users, with 5 million active
Founded: 2004
Countries Available: United States
Men/Women Ratio:48 percent...
Our Rating
Pros/Cons From the Experts
Fast Facts
Pros
Lots of users.
It’s free—and has great filters.
Ideal for 18-25 year olds, and those in remote areas.
Cons
There is no ID verification.
Competition is intense.
There are tons of ads.
Number...
Long before there were dating apps that swiped this way and that, Match.com was connecting singles via the internet, when the world wide web was still a lot like the wild, wild west. Since 1995 this household name digital...
Our Rating
Pros/Cons From the Experts
Fast Facts
Pros
User-friendly.
More relationship-focused approach.
Better odds for women.
Cons
There is less selection/browsing.
More difficult for men.
It takes more time.
Number of Members: Not public information/released.
Founded: 2012
Countries Available:United States and Asia, recently...
Our Rating
Pros/Cons From the Experts
Fast Facts
Pros
You can set up auto reply
Great identity verification
You don't have to swipe
Cons
Members put in less effort
Virtual gifts are silly
The carousel needs some work
Number of Members: 33 million+
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