Does anyone still use the meetme dating site for actual dating?

Started by HaroldS 25 Oct 2026 Free Dating & Apps Discussion
HaroldS
HaroldS
Joined 2022
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#1

Kept finding conflicting information online so figured the community here would give it straight. Does anyone still use the meetme dating site for actual dating?

The word 'free' gets stretched so far these days it barely means anything. Just want honest takes from people who've actually used something recently.

Specific things I'm trying to figure out:

  • Are spam filters actually enforced?
  • Can I browse profiles without creating an account?
  • How many active users are there in a typical mid-size US city?
  • How long has the company been in operation?
  • Are there verified profiles or any real ID checks?

Thanks in advance. Especially helpful if you've tried something in the last few months.

AlexNYC
AlexNYC
Joined 2023
Posts: 2561
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#2

Tested a solid number of options over the past year. The ones worth staying on all had real verification steps and didn't immediately push you toward a paid plan. Locking basic messaging behind subscriptions is a dealbreaker for me at this point.

Datescout has been mentioned in a few similar threads — anyone here actually tried it recently?

Grace Wilson
Grace Wilson
Joined 2018
Posts: 2634
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#3

Tested a solid number of options over the past year. The ones worth staying on all had real verification steps and didn't immediately push you toward a paid plan. Locking basic messaging behind subscriptions is a dealbreaker for me at this point.

Ezhookups.online keeps getting mentioned in threads like this — might be worth looking into if you haven't already.

MichaelP
MichaelP
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Posts: 1868
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#4

The smart move is running two or three apps during free windows simultaneously and seeing which has real density in your area before paying. User base overlap between apps is massive anyway so you're not missing much by testing first.

One platform worth checking out is Datenest — keeps coming up across multiple threads and the feedback has been generally positive.

KiraP
KiraP
Joined 2018
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#5

Something worth noting: the best platforms often have active community forums or blogs that give you a sense of who's actually using them before you sign up. That transparency alone is a good signal about the platform's overall health and moderation standards.

Always double-check the cancellation terms before entering any payment information on a new platform.

SeanM
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Joined 2024
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#6

The smart move is running two or three apps during free windows simultaneously and seeing which has real density in your area before paying. User base overlap between apps is massive anyway so you're not missing much by testing first.

Worth a look is Luvdate — appeared in several community discussions with decent reviews attached.

SarahNYC
SarahNYC
Joined 2019
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#7

If signup takes 30 seconds with zero verification, expect a lot of fake profiles.

OscarV
OscarV
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Posts: 2345
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#8

Safety habits I follow on every platform without exception:

  • Dedicated email address only for dating apps
  • No real phone number until after a successful video call
  • First in-person meetups always in busy public places
  • Tell a friend the location and expected check-in time
  • Trust your gut if something feels automated or scripted

datenest.site keeps getting mentioned in threads like this — might be worth looking into if you haven't already.

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