OkCupid Review December 2023

OkCupid's mobile app is best for people who want to access their accounts and see their matches on-the-go. The app does not offer any additional feature but makes the user experience better. All features of the dating site are accessible using one-hand. All the app's features can be found as tabs at the bottom of the screen.

What's great about OkCupid's mobile app is that using Double Take is actually better on it compared to the website. You just have to swipe left if you're not interested, or right if you are. Then when you swipe right and your compatibility percentage with that user is relatively high, there will be a pop-up window encouraging you to send a message to that user. Of course, you can choose not to send any messages.

Also, you can be more quickly updated about new matches and new messages by setting OkCupid app mobile notifications.

"I've been on OkCupid for the past 6 months and let me tell you, the site is very nice. I love answering the questions because I'm a trivia kind of guy. There are a lot of female fake profiles that will try to get you to give them money, but they're pretty easy to spot. I've had a couple of solid connections with 2 real females so far. Since I'm older, I'm sad to see that there aren't a lot of people my age range it seems. The site is full of kids looking for fun, but that's not me. I just wish there were more people in their 30s and 40s, but it's not like I'm running out of matches, so everything's okay." - Male businessman (34)

Design and Usability

The design of OkCupid's website is simple, neat, and pleasing to the eyes. It is straightforward, making all the features easy to access. You can find all the functions and features of the dating site from the tabs found at the top menu. 

On Double Take, you can see the next match suggestions lined up on top of the feature. This is a nice additional design feature that OkCupid offers, especially for free members who have limited likes. At least free users can save their likes for better-looking matches.

Appearance-wise, OkCupid utilises different shades of blue and white to, even more, solidify simplicity. They use the pink colour for emphasis such as in notifications. 

OkCupid has several special features that aim to give users a full dating experience and find someone that they are compatible with in terms of views, hobbies and interests.

Double Take is OkCupid's matching feature. It's a roulette-type matching where you need to either swipe left if you're not interested or swipe right if you are.

You can keep track of the members you like by going to the list of 'Who You Like' found on the 'Likes' tab. You can freely message these users, and they will see on Double Take that you messaged them.

You can view who likes you on the 'Likes' tab. However, this feature is only for OkCupid premium members.

Boost is an add-on feature where your OkCupid profile gets highlighted. Boosted OkCupid profiles are shown more frequently on other members' Double Take suggestions and OkCupid search. 

OkCupid has a blog that publishes tips on how you can maximise the OkCupid app and dating platform. They also have articles about helpful dating tips and advice, so you can get the most out of your OkCupid search for a lifetime partner.

Since OKCupid is a big dating platform, you may get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of matches you get. With Stacks, you can efficiently categorise them. You can group them according to options like "Nearby," "Online," "Recommended," and the "Question Pros" or those who answered the most of OKCupid's compatibility questions.

For those who are feeling conscious about safety, OKCupid added a special feature where members can add an "I'm Vaccinated" badge on their profiles. This feature is for all members who had at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

OkCupid added over 60 new options for its LGBTQ members to better express who they are and how they identify. Members can also filter other profiles according to their identities, ensuring they find their most compatible matches. Some of the newly available options include "Top", "Femme", "Bear", "Otter", "Twink", "Drag Queen" and "Versatile."

OkCupid added over 60 new options for its LGBTQ members to better express who they are and how they identify. Members can also filter other profiles according to their identities, ensuring they find their most compatible matches. Some of the newly available options include "Top", "Femme", "Bear", "Otter", "Twink", "Drag Queen" and "Versatile."

The famous algorithm connects you with people you're compatible with based on your choices, their preferences, and the common questions you've answered. But our new Cupid's Picks tool takes it a step further by matching you with people who are not only highly compatible with you but also more likely to match with you. Your Cupid's Picks are updated daily, so you can be confident that you're getting the best folks for you right now with each new batch.

OkCupid is now available in Argentinian Spanish, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, Swedish, and Indonesian, in addition to English, French, Turkish, and German. Users whose smartphones are configured to any of these languages can now access inquiries, dialogues, notifications, and all other aspects of the app in their favorite language.

The brand-new function suggests some of the most effective icebreakers, making it as simple as one click. If you want to make it more personalized, you can also look back over your match's profile when you match today. This way, you may find something you have in common with them — perhaps they have a photo with a dog and you, too, are a dog lover, or they indicated in their profile that they need travel suggestions for Portugal and you're an expert — and message them about it. Whatever you decide, don't put it off any longer. This functionality is presently available on Android and will be available on iOS soon.

OkCupid has now released chat reactions, which make messaging on the app feel more like texting than ever before. React with emojis depending on your mood, and continue your conversation on OkCupid until you are completely comfortable.

OkCupid prioritizes safety, and users will soon be able to search for dates that have verified their profile with a selfie. Our support team reviews every single one, so you can be confident that you're matching with a real person. Uploading your selfie for profile verification simply takes a minute, and it's worth it: 64% of OkCupid users polled claimed they're more likely to match with a verified profile. It will be made available to consumers in the coming weeks.

You can now send photos to your matches! So don’t just describe the view to your match; send them a photo. But keep your photos modest and less-naughty!