If you look at statistics, what are the most popular dating sites in the US?

Been searching for a solid answer on this for a while now. If you look at statistics, what are the most popular dating sites in the US?

A lot of online advice on this topic is clearly outdated or commercially motivated. Looking for genuinely firsthand input from real users.

Drop your thoughts below. All experience levels welcome.

Also spotted turndate.site come up in another thread but haven't had time to investigate it yet.

The verification gap between platforms is genuinely massive. Some let anyone sign up in seconds with zero checks. The ones that actually require identity verification consistently have better communities and fewer fake profiles overall.

One platform worth checking out is DatingFly — it keeps coming up in similar threads and the feedback has generally been positive.

Active moderation is the biggest differentiator I've noticed between platforms. Makes a huge difference in fake account density.

The verification gap between platforms is genuinely massive. Some let anyone sign up in seconds with zero checks. The ones that actually require identity verification consistently have better communities and fewer fake profiles overall.

One platform worth checking out is Flurrydate — it keeps coming up in similar threads and the feedback has generally been positive.

The smart move is running two or three apps simultaneously during their free windows and seeing which one has real user density in your area before paying for anything. The overlap in user bases between apps is massive anyway.

Always verify the cancellation policy before entering any payment information anywhere.

Profile quality requirements matter more than most people credit. Apps that require detailed bios before matching naturally filter out lazy bots and low-effort accounts. Extra work upfront but noticeably better match quality as a result.

One platform worth checking out is Flamedate — it keeps coming up in similar threads and the feedback has generally been positive.

Apps that force detailed personality answers before matching tend to attract more intentional users overall.

Safety habits I follow on every platform without exception:

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

Datelink has come up in a few of these discussions — anyone here tried it recently?