Match Review – All You Need to Know

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Membership Base
Profile
Match & Search
Cost & Prices
Safety
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Reviewed by
Julia Bendis
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Editor Rating
Online dating is at an all-time high, and Match is one dating resource experiencing exponential growth in its user base. This growth in numbers dictates that better safety measures be taken while providing genuine profiles for users to peruse. Our Match dating site review seeks to pinpoint whether or not the site is worth registering on, weighing the pros and cons for potential members to make a decision.
Hits and Misses – Bullseye or Bull?
Match has members galore – it is impossible to miss a like-minded member to engage
There is a handy application available – for android and iOS on-the-go members
You can check to see if a user is online or find out when they were last online
There is no account verification on the platform
It's been around for ages, which shows in its lackluster interface
Members galore make for a tedious and somewhat imperfect verification process
Our Match review concludes it is costlier than competitors offering similar services
Account approval takes a long, meaning your dating experience won't happen ASAP
On verification, the simple registration process reveals loopholes for fake account creations
It is limited messaging for free users (so why pay more than other sites)
What Is Match.com?
Match is an online dating site, providing a safe meeting spot for like-minded individuals all over the world. The site began in 1995, and it boasts millions of registered users worldwide. As the name suggests, it's a matchmaking service with search parameters that allow you to search for people based on various filters. On that note, our Match review reveals that all is not rosy on this dating platform.
Members: 20 million globally
Best for: Men and women seeking long-term relationships
User base: Men and women of all ages
Age:35 - 45
Membership Base – Who’s on MilitaryCupid?
For starters, the site claims to receive 3,000,000 members logging in daily, playing host to 4,000,000 registered members from the USA.
App – Mobile Friendly?
There is a nifty Match application available for mobile members. The site offers precisely what is available for dating on the desktop version.
Costs and Prices
Not surprisingly, Match dating site offers what most cheap sites give their non-paying members. This package includes winks, messaging to top selections, and uploading photos. Available upgrades are as follows:
Plans
Costs
Total
3 month
$44.97
$14.99/1 Month
6 months
$68.94
$10.49/1 Month
12 months
$107.88
$8.99/1 Month
Match Special Features
This age-old dating website boasts a few key features that only you, the user, can decide if they are worth an upgrade.
  • Boost lets you rank high on a user's profile under their suggestions section.
  • Reverse matches allow you to connect with someone who DOESN'T meet your preferences.
  • Voice calls are available for premium members on the Match dating site.
  • Highlight your profile to get added to a member's suggestions list.
Safety – Check-in or out?
The website claims its moderators' vet profiles before approving them for online dating on Match. There is also SSL encryption, which takes care of messaging and transactions safety. Some sites list their SSL certificate, but our review couldn't ascertain if Match has one. Regardless of the site's claims, users are advised to be vigilant as they chat with members.
Our Experience on Match.com
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Sign up Process
With an email address, and details on age, gender, location, and a photo upload, you will be dating in a matter of minutes. The signup process is easy, to say the least, which our review concludes is a gateway for perverts and scammers. Longer questionnaire-based registration, alongside two, or three-step verification, usually works better to ensure authenticity.
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Profile
The Match profiles are visually appealing, but it's hard to figure out who's real with the humungous member base. Profile creation takes a few minutes, which we found could open doors for poorly constructed profiles. Members can upload up to 26 photos for optimal dating, which reek of copy-and-paste from other adult sites.
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Searching
Use the available search parameter to locate members nearby, matching what you seek in a partner. Search for someone via their username, or use the discovery option to get mutual matches. These cool features are only available on paid plans, so is the option to message said matches. Our review of Match hints at an automated response system, i.e., clickbait.
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Contacting members
The essence of online dating is communication. Without seamless communication, it defeats the purpose of web-based dating, and for a pricey site like Match, there could be more contact options available. There is a private chat option for paying members, while free-to-use members get to send winks. The site lures people into upgrading as you can only send winks for so long.
Review Conclusion
So I joined this site seeking friendly love-connections, which I found after much sifting through countless personals. My dating experience has been okay, though I wish more could be done to reduce several fake accounts. I would spend more time on Match.com, but its prices leave me courting other platforms with similar features for less.
FAQ
Is Match Safe?

As per admins, profiles are vetted for safe dating. However, users should be vigilant, on, and offline.

Is Match Legit?

Legitimacy is in its long-running matchmaking services since 1995.

Is Match Free?

The site is free for users to ogle at photos and send winks. However, maximizing on messaging is a paid feature.