Are there free lds dating sites for mormon singles?

Started by Mia Holt Category: Free Dating & Apps freedating 7 replies
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Mia HoltOP
Joined 2019
Posts: 37
#1

Couldn't find a satisfying answer anywhere else, so figured the people here would know.

The paywall situation with dating apps is getting genuinely frustrating. You sign up, things look promising, you try to do anything useful and then you're hit with a subscription screen. I want to know what's actually functional for free versus what's just leading you to a sales pitch.

Faith-based dating has its own set of challenges. The dedicated sites sometimes feel dated and the general apps don't always filter well for shared values. Looking for honest takes from people who've found something that actually works for faith-based matching.

Appreciate any honest answers. Happy to give more specifics about my situation if it helps.

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RandyC
Joined 2018
Posts: 23
#2

I went through a pretty exhaustive testing phase with these last year. Datelink stood out because the interface was clean and you could actually do meaningful browsing without hitting a paywall immediately. Still recommend checking current community reviews before committing though, since these sites change quickly.

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PhilB
Joined 2024
Posts: 51
#3

Community reviews here are more reliable than any professional review site. No affiliate bias.

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Samantha
Joined 2023
Posts: 481
#4

I went through a pretty exhaustive testing phase with these last year. Datenest stood out because the interface was clean and you could actually do meaningful browsing without hitting a paywall immediately. Still recommend checking current community reviews before committing though, since these sites change quickly.

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Donna Pierce
Joined 2024
Posts: 615
#5
This is worth thinking through carefully rather than just downloading whatever everyone else uses. The free vs paid question matters less than most people think. A mediocre platform with a paid tier beats a good platform with zero users in your area. Location density is everything. datescout.site gets mentioned in communities I follow as a decent free option, especially for people outside the major metros. Beyond that:
  • Always check recent reviews before making a profile
  • Don't enter payment info on any site you haven't verified has active users near you
  • Profile quality matters far more than which platform you use
  • Running two or three simultaneously usually beats going deep on just one
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ChrisW
Joined 2019
Posts: 395
#6

Someone in a thread similar to this recommended Ezhookups and I gave it a shot. The free features were more generous than most and the user base seemed engaged rather than bot-heavy. Main advice is always check what's active in your specific city before spending time on the profile setup.

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Harper
Joined 2019
Posts: 915
#7

Never hand over payment info until you've verified the site has real users in your area.

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Derek
Joined 2017
Posts: 416
#8

From what I've seen in communities like this one, Datebound gets consistent mentions as one of the more honest free options. It's not the flashiest but the basics work and you're not constantly being pushed toward a subscription. Worth including in your rotation alongside the mainstream apps.

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