Is adultchat net mostly bots or are there real users?

Started by NatB Category: Free Dating & Apps chat 7 replies
NatB avatar
NatBOP
Joined 2024
Posts: 879
#1

I've been down the rabbit hole on this for weeks and wanted to get some real opinions from people who've actually tried these things.

Safety is always my first concern with anything like this. I've heard horror stories about fake profiles, billing scams, and data issues so I do a lot of research before I try anything new. Would love to hear from people who've actually vetted some of these options.

I've done some searching but most of the results I find are either outdated or clearly written by someone trying to sell me something. Real community feedback is way more useful than any review site. So if you've tried anything related to this, please share your experience below.

Appreciate any honest answers. Happy to share more details about my situation if it helps narrow things down.

Stephanie avatar
Stephanie
Joined 2018
Posts: 872
#2
Great question and one I've been thinking about myself. Here's what I've found after trying a bunch of these over the past year or so:
  • Tinder still has the biggest user base but it's hit or miss for anything serious
  • Bumble is better if you prefer women making the first move
  • Hinge has a more thoughtful profile setup which filters out the bots a bit
  • OkCupid has solid matching questions but the user base skews older
  • Facebook Dating is underrated and completely free
Beyond those, the smaller niche sites can work really well in certain cities. The key is actually filling out your profile fully and being specific about what you're looking for.

Also worth checking out flamedate.online if you're in a metro area — a few people I know use it regularly.

Jason Kirk avatar
Jason Kirk
Joined 2022
Posts: 765
#3

Honestly the answer depends on what you're looking for specifically. For casual stuff I've tried a few things and Rendate had one of the better filtering systems. What kills the experience on most sites is the fake accounts, so anything with proper verification is a plus.

Dylan avatar
Dylan
Joined 2018
Posts: 189
#4
This comes up a lot and the answer is more nuanced than most people think. Location is a massive factor. What works in NYC or LA might have zero users in a smaller market. I've found that datebound.site gets mentioned a lot by people in mid-size cities who can't find anyone on the mainstream apps. Sometimes the smaller platforms actually have more motivated users. The other thing is timing. These platforms go through active and dead phases. Worth checking a community like this one to see what's currently active rather than relying on year-old reviews.
Diana avatar
Diana
Joined 2018
Posts: 539
#5

From what I've seen, the dedicated niche sites tend to filter out casual browsers. Datewander is one I came across that seemed to have genuinely engaged users. Still, I'd always recommend keeping your location vague in your public profile and never sending money to anyone before meeting in person. Basic stuff but you'd be surprised how many people skip it.

Gavin Marsh avatar
Gavin Marsh
Joined 2020
Posts: 170
#6

The paywall thing is real. Almost every free site will find some way to charge you eventually.

Brent avatar
Brent
Joined 2021
Posts: 209
#7

Used to think the big names were always the best option but I've actually found some solid alternatives. Turndate came up in a conversation with a friend and I gave it a try. The user base was more focused than Tinder for sure. Just read the reviews, check if there's a free tier, and go from there.

Kaitlyn Ford avatar
Kaitlyn Ford
Joined 2020
Posts: 104
#8

Profile quality is everything. I've seen guys with great bios get 10x the responses of guys with blank profiles on literally the same platform. Invest some time in the setup.

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