I've had a few dates on BuddyGays. I like how they lock chatting for premium users only. You will not get many troll and fake people messages this way who just wants to fool around with no better things to do with their time. If you ask me, this site totally works if you are looking for someone to share your time with online. - Dennis, 29, Architect
BuddyGays Review UK October 2026
Can single gays freely flirt and fall in love at BuddyGays? All about BuddyGays in the UK.
3.5good
BuddyGays is a dating site for gay men looking for casual flirts or serious relationships
- Tribe feature for specific gay orientations
- 3 days available to test the site
Flirts
Chat
Casual dating
Is BuddyGays right for me?
last updated
Members in the UK50,000
Women / Men
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From£23.40/mo
Age
BuddyGays UK in 10 seconds
- Suitable dating site for gay men looking for some fun or a serious partner
- Site is open to wider range or relationships; whether short-time flirts or serious relationships
- Tribe feature lets members identify their gay orientation more specifically
- No app available but site has a mobile-responsive version
- Subscription package is available in duration of 3 days for members who want to test out the site first
- Females are not allowed to join; site is strictly for gay men looking for other gay men
- Fun communication features available aside from chatting, such as Cute or Not game
- Satisfaction Policy grants 3-day trial to eligible members after three months without success in the site
Is BuddyGays right for you?
Find out if BuddyGays is the right service for you or if there are better options.
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Who is BuddyGays for, and not for?
BuddyGays is for…
- Gay men who are looking for casual dates and other short-term relationships
- Gay singles who are looking for serious relationships
- Male singles who are bicurious and want to try same-sex relationships
…and not for
- Transgender females looking for dates and relationships
- Single women who are looking for erotic adventures and casual encounters
- Single males who do not want to be matched with gay men
BuddyGays pros & cons
- Trial subscription available for testing the site
- Customer support is available 24/7 for billing and membership concerns
- Free features are given to members who complete their profiles
- Reported incidents of profiles using fake photos apparently downloaded from the internet
- Profiles have limited information
- Some members suspiciously get flirty to newly-created, almost-empty profiles
What BuddyGays really costs in the UK
Compared with other dating services, BuddyGays is cheaper than most.
Premium Package
The daily, weekly, monthly and 3 month choices are subscriptions. They pay for private messages, instant messaging and photo albums, and renew automatically.Total
1 day
0.99 GBP / day
0.99 GBP
1 week
10.43 GBP / week
10.43 GBP
1 month
32.10 GBP / month
32.10 GBP
3 months
23.40 GBP / month
70.20 GBP
Our pick: 3 months for 70.20 GBP, that is 23.40 GBP per month, 27% less per month than 1 month.
BuddyGays costs last updated on Oct 20, 2026
Payment options in the UK
Credit Card
No anonymous payment.With BuddyGays you cannot pay anonymously, the charge appears on your bank statement.
On your bank statement
dvcfree.com appears on statements
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You will get a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied. Purchases will appear on your credit/debit card statement as "dvcfree.com." You may call site support for any refund. If you do not remember making the purchase, call the number on your statement next to the charge.
Free vs. paid services in the UK
FeatureFreePremium Package
Creating an account
includedincluded
Playing "Cute or Not" gameDecide who's cute or not by playing this game. Just click the "Like Gallery" page on top of your home page.
includedincluded
Viewing profiles
includedincluded
Sending private message
not includedincluded
Instant messaging
not includedincluded
Browsing photo albums
not includedincluded
You can create an account, play Cute or Not and view profiles for free. Paid membership adds messaging and photo album browsing.
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Is BuddyGays right for me?Who is signed up on BuddyGays in the UK?
Exclusively on DatingScout: online member numbers for dating services are usually far off, so we estimate how many people are really on BuddyGays from traffic data and interest, updated monthly, with history.
To help members find a compatible partner even faster, you can set a "Tribe" where you identify with the most. Here are the options that the BuddyGays have:
- Bear - if you are larger and hairier, which projects an image of rugged masculinity
- Clean-cut - if you do not have much facial hair
- Geek - if you gravitate toward what would be regarded as a geeky activity
- Twink - if you are a young gay in your late teens
- Daddy - if you are a dominant gay man
- Jock - if you are an athletic gay man
- BDSM - if you are a gay man who likes BDSM
The site only accepts gay men, but you will spot transgender profiles every now and then.
260-67%
Rough estimate of active members
10,000
Weekly active members in the UK
50,000
Members in the UK
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Estimated active members, last 6 months
Gender
30%
18-24
35%
25-34
20%
35-44
10%
45-54
5%
55+
Age of members
Last data update: October 2026
How does BuddyGays work?
Roulette-type matchmaking available
Send messages to multiple members using Flirtcast
All contacting interactions are done through the website
Signing up at BuddyGays
★★★★★ 4.0/5
Sign up with
Email & password
Where
Website only
Minimum age
18
Browse without an account
No
Required information
- Location
- Your gender
- Partner's gender
Optional information
- Profile picture upload
Verification
- Email verification required
BuddyGays will ask new members to enter an activation code sent to your email address so you can start chatting with other members.
Making contact on BuddyGays
★★★★★ 4.0/5
- There is a chat function
- "Cute or Not" game available
- Search function is available for free
- Messaging is a premium feature
- Send Flirtcast
- Sending messages for free is not possible
Profile quality
★★★★★ 4.0/5
- You can add more information to your profile after registration
- There are some fake profiles but they are easily detected
- Viewing profiles is free
- Profiles contain only little information
- Profile pictures are visible to everybody for free
The BuddyGays app
★★★★★ 1.0/5
- There is no app yet
- Access mobile version through your phone browser
- Features are similar on desktop and mobile version
- Access mobile version for free
- Hot or Not game is available on mobile version
BuddyGays doesn't have a mobile app at the moment, but all of its features are available through a mobile version of the site. You can open it using any phone through a mobile browser. Just go to BuddyGays like you would using a desktop and the site automatically translates into the mobile version.
Our field test
★★★★★ 4.0/5
Design & usability
The site has a clean user interface and is very user-friendly. Even non-tech savvy people can use the site naturally. There are not many functions inside the site too, so you are sure to have very smooth navigation with just the essential functions at hand.
If you are looking to customise your account settings and preferences, you only need to click on your profile picture and a drop-down for the account settings will come up.
Special features
BuddyGays' simple and easy to use features include the following:
Showing interest 2
Like GalleryFree
Decide who's cute or not by playing this game. Just click the "Like Gallery" page on top of your home page.
FlirtcastFree
Send a message to multiple people at once. You need a profile picture to do this.
Profile and visibility 1
StatusFree
Share your thoughts through the site's Status feature.
Community and events 1
TribeFree
You can create a "Tribe" where you identify with the most to help members locate a matching spouse even faster.
Safety and privacy 1
Safe ModeFree
With Safe Mode, you can allow all members to send you messages for a more fun dating interaction.
Other extras 1
VideosFree
Send videos to other members so you can let them see the real you.
Final results
3.5good
“BuddyGays has no-frill features offered at an affordable price than most premium dating sites. That makes it a delightful choice for gay men who are looking for dates whether for short, adventurous hookups, or serious long-term commitments.”
Is BuddyGays right for me?
tested October 2026
Signup4.0
Making contact4.0
Profile quality4.0
App1.0
Field test4.0
Overall3.5/ 5
Alternatives: Better than BuddyGays
Compare BuddyGays with other dating sites
1 BuddyGays experiences from real users in the UK
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What readers complained about
- Scam
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Russell
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Does not recommend BuddyGays
Cancelling your BuddyGays subscription
How you can cancel
- Via your profile settings on BuddyGays
Contact details
| Company | Timespace Services Limited |
|---|---|
| Address | Vincenti Buildings , 28/19, Suite 1485, Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1432, Malta |
| Phone | +1800 764 9523 |
| support@buddygays.com |
Do subscriptions auto-renew?
Subscriptions renew automatically, cancel at least 3 days before your current term ends.
Money-back guarantee
- BuddyGays does not offer a money-back guarantee
BuddyGays FAQ
Is BuddyGays free?
There are some free features on BuddyGays, but you may have to purchase a membership along the way so that it remains usable. A three-day free trial is available if you are interested.
How can I get a free three-day-trial on BuddyGays?
To request a trial under the Satisfaction Guarantee, you can contact support@buddygays.com with your request.
How do I get my profile ID on BuddyGays?
Click your main photo on the upper-right side of your computer then select "My Settings." You will see your profile ID on the right side of the screen.
SECURITY
What does it mean if my Safe Mode is turned off?
With Safe Mode off, you can be contacted by all members. You can always change this in your account settings.
What does it mean if my Safe Mode is set to Basic?
With Basic Safe Mode on you can view and contact all members except for those marked as suspicious. These accounts are those who have been reported for malicious activities before.
What does it mean if my Safe Mode is set to Full?
With Full Safe Mode active, only Verified Members can contact you.
What is the BuddyGays helpline I can contact in case of billing issues?
In case of billing issues, you can contact +1800-764-9523. Tell them your profile ID to proceed.
USABILITY
How do I upload photos on BuddyGays?
Click your main photo and select "My Profile" on the drop-down. Add photos by clicking the plus sign under "My Photos."
What are the photo requirements on BuddyGays?
Photos should be no less than 320 pixels, and not bigger than 8MB. Accepted formats are jpeg, jpg, and png.
Can I upload group photos on BuddyGays?
You cannot upload photos showing other people's face except your own.
Am I required to say my body type on BuddyGays?
You are not required to indicate your body type. In case you want to, you may choose among the following: Slim, Medium, Athletic, Ample, and Big and Beautiful.
What is Flirtcast?
A Flirtcast is a preset message which you can send to members of BuddyGays who match your search parameters, at once.
How do I send a Flirtcast?
The Flirtcast button is available on the home page of BuddyGays. Choose the line by clicking on the round arrows and pressing the "Send now" button.
Is Flirtcast free?
You can only use Flirtcast if you have a premium membership. However, you can still copy and paste the cute message recommendations on the Flirtcast box.
You did not find your question? Ask us!
Thank you for your question. We will answer it as soon as possible.
Security
- Does BuddyGays sell your data?
- No, BuddyGays does not sell your data.
- Was BuddyGays hacked in the past?
- No, BuddyGays was never hacked.
- How accurately does BuddyGays track your location?
- BuddyGays tracks your approximate location.
- Do your BuddyGays profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?
- No, your BuddyGays photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.
- Who can view your pictures on BuddyGays?
- All BuddyGays users can view your pictures.
- Is your phone number required for signing up at BuddyGays?
- No, you can sign up at BuddyGays without a phone number.
- Can you erase your personal data on BuddyGays?
- Yes, BuddyGays provides an option for users to erase their data.
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