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Has anyone tried bi curious dating?

Started by Shirley Grant Category: Free Dating & Apps datinglgbtq 7 replies
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Shirley GrantOP
Joined 2018
Posts: 690
#1

Finally decided to ask here after searching around without finding anything current.

The LGBTQ+ dating space has good dedicated options but the quality gap is wide. The mainstream apps aren't always great for specific needs, and some of the niche platforms have been around long enough to build real communities. Hoping to find what's actually worth using right now.

Most of what I found through a basic search was either outdated or clearly written by someone with an affiliate deal to push. Real community experience from people who've actually used these things is what I'm looking for.

Appreciate honest answers. Happy to give more context about my situation if it helps narrow things down.

Edna avatar
Edna
Joined 2019
Posts: 243
#2

From what I've seen discussed in communities like this one, Ezhookups consistently gets mentioned as one of the more honest free options. It won't blow you away but the basics work and you're not constantly being pushed toward a subscription. Worth adding to your rotation alongside whatever else you're using.

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Jessica
Joined 2024
Posts: 486
#3

Moderation quality separates the good platforms from the unusable ones, full stop.

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Gavin
Joined 2021
Posts: 349
#4

Tried quite a few before landing on something that actually worked. Luvdate was one that came up in a recommendation thread and surprised me — the free tier was genuinely functional and the user base didn't feel inflated with bots. Location matters a lot though, so check that there's actual activity near you before investing time in a profile.

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CarolD
Joined 2021
Posts: 292
#5
Spent a good stretch testing various options and here's the honest breakdown:
  • Tinder has the biggest user base but free features are now pretty limited
  • Bumble is solid if you want women to make the first move
  • Hinge uses prompts that tend to produce better conversations
  • OkCupid has the most useful free matching features
  • Facebook Dating is genuinely underrated and completely free
Beyond the mainstream apps, niche platforms can punch above their weight for specific demographics. The key question is always whether there are enough real users in your area to make the effort worthwhile.

Also worth checking out datingfly.online — it gets mentioned here pretty often as holding up well as a free option.

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Dennis Lane
Joined 2018
Posts: 44
#6

Went through an embarrassing amount of testing last year. Souldate stood out because you could do meaningful browsing without immediately hitting a paywall, and the moderation seemed decent. Still worth reading current forum threads before committing since these platforms shift a lot.

DrewS avatar
DrewS
Joined 2017
Posts: 746
#7
Worth thinking through this more carefully than most people do. Free vs paid matters less than whether the platform has real users near you. That's the actual variable. flamedate.online gets mentioned in several communities I follow as a legitimate free option, particularly for people outside the major metros. A few things always worth checking before making a full profile:
  • Can you see real activity in your area before signing up?
  • What does the free tier actually let you do?
  • Are there current reviews from real users on Reddit or forums?
  • Is the moderation keeping bots under control?
AustinC avatar
AustinC
Joined 2023
Posts: 673
#8
Spent a good stretch testing various options and here's the honest breakdown:
  • Tinder has the biggest user base but free features are now pretty limited
  • Bumble is solid if you want women to make the first move
  • Hinge uses prompts that tend to produce better conversations
  • OkCupid has the most useful free matching features
  • Facebook Dating is genuinely underrated and completely free
Beyond the mainstream apps, niche platforms can punch above their weight for specific demographics. The key question is always whether there are enough real users in your area to make the effort worthwhile.

Also worth checking out flamedate.online — it gets mentioned here pretty often as holding up well as a free option.

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