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Online Dating Sites under the radar

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Matchmaker under the radar

Main Matchmaker ranking →
Matchmaker under the radar: trending matchmaking sites with potential

12 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 Parship logo

    Parship

    4.5

    Serious matchmaking for singles wanting long term relationships

    Members
    16,000
    Women / Men
    53% / 47%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £14.90/mo
  2. Rank 2 Tawkify logo

    Tawkify

    4.5

    Manual matchmaking for busy singles

    Members
    20,000
    Women / Men
    45% / 55%
    Age
    25-44
  3. Rank 3 Its Just Lunch logo

    For busy professionals meeting through lunch dates

    Members
    3,000
    Women / Men
    60% / 40%
    Age
    25-44
  4. Rank 4 Cupid logo

    Cupid

    4.0

    General dating site for singles around the globe

    Members
    450,000
    Women / Men
    35% / 65%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £15.99/mo
  5. Rank 5 Muddy Matches logo

    Dating site for UK singles who love country life

    Members
    250,000
    Women / Men
    62% / 38%
    Age
    35-54
    From
    £7.50/mo
  6. Rank 6 PinayMatch logo

    Dating site for Filipino singles and their admirers

    Members
    300,000
    Women / Men
    45% / 55%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £5.86/mo
  7. Rank 7 Telegraph Dating logo

    Dating site for singles wanting serious relationships

    Members
    15,000
    Women / Men
    55% / 45%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £12/mo
  8. Rank 8 Veggly logo

    Veggly

    4.0

    Dating app for vegans, vegetarians and people in transition

    Members
    2,000
    Women / Men
    44% / 56%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £4.36/mo
  9. Rank 9 Meetville logo

    Meetville

    3.0

    Dating site for singles looking for love

    Members
    8,600
    Women / Men
    31% / 69%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £10.42/mo
  10. Rank 10 Single30sDating logo

    Dating site for singles over 25 looking for love

    Members
    78,000
    Women / Men
    38% / 62%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £19.99/mo

Dating Sites under the radar

Main Dating Sites ranking →
Dating sites under the radar: trending dating sites with potential

90 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 Academic Singles logo

    Dating site for educated singles matched by personality

    Members
    190,000
    Women / Men
    49% / 51%
    Age
    35-54
    From
    £19.99/mo
  2. Rank 2 ThaiMatch logo

    ThaiMatch

    4.5

    Dating site for singles wanting Thai partners

    Members
    130,000
    Women / Men
    45% / 55%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £5.86/mo
  3. Rank 3 InternationalCupid logo

    Interracial dating for singles looking for love

    Members
    80,000
    Women / Men
    44% / 56%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £9.33/mo
  4. Rank 4 Zoosk logo

    Zoosk

    4.1

    Dating site for singles wanting casual or serious relationships

    Members
    84,000
    Women / Men
    47% / 53%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £15/mo
  5. Rank 5 Fotostrana logo

    Social and dating network for Russians and Ukrainians

    Members
    100,000
    Women / Men
    50% / 50%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £4.44/mo
  6. Rank 6 Italiano Singles logo

    Dating site for single Italians and people interested in them

    Members
    20,000
    Women / Men
    45% / 55%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £11.71/mo
  7. Rank 7 South African Cupid logo

    Dating site for singles interested in South Africa

    Members
    1,000
    Women / Men
    54% / 46%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £4.12/mo
  8. Rank 8 SpeedDater logo

    Speed dating events for UK singles

    Members
    80,000
    Women / Men
    48% / 52%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £7.99/mo
  9. Rank 9 Step2Love logo

    Step2Love

    4.0

    Dating for lasting relationships with Russian and Ukrainian women

    Members
    2,000
    Women / Men
    41% / 59%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £4.99
  10. Rank 10 UrbanSocial logo

    UK dating site for singles who want compatible matches

    Members
    5,800
    Women / Men
    49% / 51%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £13.33/mo

Casual Dating under the radar

Main Casual Dating ranking →
Casual Dating under the radar: trending sites with potential

62 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 BeNaughty logo

    BeNaughty

    4.5

    Casual dating for singles after hookups and dates

    Members
    5,400
    Women / Men
    25% / 75%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £38.09/mo
  2. Rank 2 ePassion logo

    ePassion

    4.5

    Casual dating for adults after discreet affairs

    Members
    95,000
    Women / Men
    32% / 67%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £49.90
  3. Rank 3 Flirt logo

    Flirt

    4.4

    Casual dating for singles wanting relationships and hookups

    Members
    13,000
    Women / Men
    70% / 30%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £23.40/mo
  4. Rank 4 Sexfinder logo

    Sexfinder

    4.3

    Casual dating for sexually active people

    Members
    2,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £2.95/mo
  5. Rank 5 FriendFinder-X logo

    Casual dating for singles, couples, groups and trans people

    Members
    4,000
    Women / Men
    60% / 40%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £4.52/mo
  6. Rank 6 Alt.com logo

    Alt.com

    4.1

    Adult dating for BDSM and fetish interests

    Members
    36,000
    Women / Men
    20% / 80%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £8.58/mo
  7. Rank 7 Illicit Encounters logo

    Discreet affairs for married and attached people

    Members
    95,000
    Women / Men
    49% / 51%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £19.99
  8. Rank 8 Victoria Milan logo

    Discreet affairs for married and attached people

    Members
    27,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £12.76/mo
  9. Rank 9 Pure logo

    Pure

    4.0

    Dating app for quick, discreet casual encounters

    Members
    3,000
    Women / Men
    34% / 66%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £24.99/mo
  10. Rank 10 Shag co uk logo

    UK dating for casual encounters and swinging

    Members
    110,000
    Women / Men
    20% / 80%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £8.33/mo

Dating Apps under the radar

Main Dating Apps ranking →

43 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 Hinge logo

    Hinge

    4.4

    Dating app for serious long term relationships

    Members
    500,000
    Women / Men
    45% / 55%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £19.52/mo
  2. Rank 2 Pure logo

    Pure

    4.0

    Dating app for quick, discreet casual encounters

    Members
    3,000
    Women / Men
    34% / 66%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £24.99/mo
  3. Rank 3 Aisle logo

    Aisle

    4.0

    Dating app for single Indians looking for long term relationships

    Members
    82,000
    Women / Men
    75% / 25%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £5.21/mo
  4. Rank 4 Badoo logo

    Badoo

    4.0

    Dating app for younger users wanting love, friendship or casual dating

    Members
    250,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £11/mo
  5. Rank 5 Bumble logo

    Bumble

    4.0

    Dating app where women make the first move

    Members
    1,600,000
    Women / Men
    60% / 40%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £11.99/mo
  6. Rank 6 Coffee Meets Bagel logo

    Dating app for busy young professionals

    Members
    14,600
    Women / Men
    60% / 40%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £11.72/mo
  7. Rank 7 Dua.com logo

    Dua.com

    4.0

    Dating app for Albanians worldwide

    Members
    40,000
    Women / Men
    20% / 80%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £13.63/mo
  8. Rank 8 Jaumo logo

    Jaumo

    4.0

    Dating app for people meeting online

    Members
    120,000
    Women / Men
    39% / 61%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £2.75/mo
  9. Rank 9 Kippo logo

    Kippo

    4.0

    For young gamers who want relationships through video games

    Members
    30,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 57%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £2.60/mo
  10. Rank 10 Lovoo logo

    Lovoo

    4.0

    Social dating app for people meeting others

    Members
    44,000
    Women / Men
    25% / 75%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £4.50/mo

Chat under the radar

Main Chat ranking →

29 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 Chatspin logo

    Chatspin

    3.7

    Random video chat for singles and couples

    Members
    17,000
    Women / Men
    35% / 65%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £11.71/mo
  2. Rank 2 Chatrandom logo

    Free video chat for meeting random strangers worldwide

    Members
    240,000
    Women / Men
    65% / 35%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £15.62/mo
  3. Rank 3 Shagle logo

    Shagle

    3.5

    Free video chat for singles, couples and transgender people

    Members
    22,000
    Women / Men
    32% / 68%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £15.62/mo
  4. Rank 4 CAM4 logo

    CAM4

    3.5

    Adult webcam chat for viewers and aspiring models

    Members
    2,000,000
    Women / Men
    20% / 80%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £15.62/mo
  5. Rank 5 Cams.com logo

    Cams.com

    3.5

    Adult chat for people wanting live erotic webcam shows

    Members
    49,000
    Women / Men
    21% / 79%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £10.93/mo
  6. Rank 6 MyLiveChat logo

    Live chat service for website owners

    Members
    5,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £11.72/mo
  7. Rank 7 Ohlala logo

    Ohlala

    3.5

    Paid dating app for women going on dates with men

    Members
    15,000
    Women / Men
    35% / 65%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £9
  8. Rank 8 StrangerMeetup logo

    Free chat community for making friends worldwide

    Members
    40,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    Free
  9. Rank 9 Tinychat logo

    Tinychat

    3.4

    Chat rooms with video, voice and messaging for people worldwide

    Members
    9,500
    Women / Men
    32% / 68%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £3.23/mo
  10. Rank 10 UKChat logo

    UKChat

    3.3

    Chat site for UK adults aged 18 and over

    Members
    150,000
    Women / Men
    42% / 58%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    Free

Black Dating Sites

Main Black Dating ranking →

11 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 AfricanLove logo

    Dating site for Black and African singles and admirers

    Members
    7,000
    Women / Men
    45% / 55%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £11.71/mo
  2. Rank 2 BlackPeopleMeet logo

    Dating site for Black singles over 18

    Members
    350,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £8.59/mo
  3. Rank 3 Nigerian Dating logo

    Dating site for Nigerian and foreign singles looking for romance

    Members
    10,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £6.24/mo
  4. Rank 4 AfroRomance logo

    Interracial dating for singles from different backgrounds

    Members
    25,000
    Women / Men
    50% / 50%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £10.76/mo
  5. Rank 5 EbonyFlirt logo

    Dating site for Black singles who want serious relationships

    Members
    20,000
    Women / Men
    33% / 67%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £23.40/mo
  6. Rank 6 SoulSingles logo

    Dating site for Black singles wanting long term relationships

    Members
    100,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £6.24/mo
  7. Rank 7 BDFF logo

    BDFF

    3.0

    Free dating for Black singles looking for love or marriage

    Members
    7,000
    Women / Men
    25% / 75%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    Free
  8. Rank 8 BlackWink logo

    BlackWink

    3.0

    Dating site for Black singles and members from abroad

    Members
    5,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £20.10/mo
  9. Rank 9 IWantBlacks logo

    Casual dating for Black singles wanting short term relationships

    Members
    50,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £20.70/mo
  10. Rank 10 Black Sex Match logo

    Adult dating for casual sex with Black people

    Members
    2,000,000
    Women / Men
    25% / 75%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £15.59/mo

Webcam under the radar

Main Webcam ranking →

8 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 Chaturbate logo

    Adult webcam site for viewers and amateur performers

    Members
    300,000
    Women / Men
    22% / 78%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £15.59/mo
  2. Rank 2 LiveJasmin logo

    Adult webcam site for erotic live shows

    Members
    5,000,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £35.99
  3. Rank 3 CooMeet logo

    CooMeet

    4.0

    Random video chat for men and verified women

    Members
    600,000
    Women / Men
    35% / 65%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £7.80/mo
  4. Rank 4 ImLive logo

    ImLive

    4.0

    Sex webcam site for adults over 18

    Members
    200,000
    Women / Men
    15% / 85%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £31.95
  5. Rank 5 MyDirtyHobby logo

    Adult webcam site for live sex chats and cam shows

    Members
    50,000
    Women / Men
    20% / 80%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £10
  6. Rank 6 SexMessenger logo

    Adult chat for sexting and sexual roleplay

    Members
    170,000
    Women / Men
    42% / 58%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £6
  7. Rank 7 Bongacams logo

    Bongacams

    3.0

    Adult webcam site for couples and singles

    Members
    5,000,000
    Women / Men
    25% / 75%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £14.05
  8. Rank 8 RoyalCams logo

    RoyalCams

    3.0

    Live webcam shows for virtual sexual satisfaction

    Members
    500,000
    Women / Men
    37% / 63%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £7.81

50plus Dating under the radar

Main Over 50 ranking →

12 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 50slove logo

    50slove

    4.0

    Dating site for singles over 50

    Members
    18,000
    Women / Men
    38% / 62%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £19.90/mo
  2. Rank 2 Senior Match logo

    Dating for over 50s wanting friendship or long term relationships

    Members
    150,000
    Women / Men
    46% / 54%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £7.80/mo
  3. Rank 3 Senior Sizzle logo

    Casual dating for over 50 singles looking for sex

    Members
    20,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £6.04/mo
  4. Rank 4 Single60sDating logo

    Dating site for senior singles looking for love

    Members
    672,000
    Women / Men
    41% / 59%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £19.99/mo
  5. Rank 5 DateMyAge.com logo

    Serious dating for singles over 40

    Members
    100,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £19.99
  6. Rank 6 FlirtyMature logo

    For mature singles after flirty encounters or relationships

    Members
    10,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £14.40/mo
  7. Rank 7 Saga Dating logo

    Dating site for singles over 50

    Members
    80,000
    Women / Men
    50% / 50%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £11/mo
  8. Rank 8 Single40sDating logo

    Dating site for singles over 40 who want serious relationships

    Members
    900,000
    Women / Men
    43% / 57%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £19.99/mo
  9. Rank 9 Singles50 logo

    Singles50

    3.5

    Serious dating for singles over 40

    Members
    180,000
    Women / Men
    41% / 59%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £17.02/mo
  10. Rank 10 WantMatures logo

    Dating site for mature singles looking for love

    Members
    2,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    35-54
    From
    £3.21/mo

SugarDaddy under the radar

Main SugarDaddy ranking →

5 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 MillionaireMatch logo

    Dating site for rich and successful singles

    Members
    9,150
    Women / Men
    45% / 55%
    Age
    35-54
    From
    £35.16/mo
  2. Rank 2 EliteMeetsBeauty logo

    Dating site for young attractive singles and rich elite members

    Members
    50,000
    Women / Men
    25% / 75%
    Age
    35-54
    From
    £14.99/mo
  3. Rank 3 Seeking logo

    Seeking

    4.0

    Luxury dating for wealthy men and attractive women

    Members
    110,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £11.72/mo
  4. Rank 4 Sugardaddie logo

    Sugar dating site for daddies and babies

    Members
    3,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £17.57/mo
  5. Rank 5 SugarDaddy.co.uk logo

    For sugar daddies and sugar babies wanting transactional relationships

    Members
    27,000
    Women / Men
    44% / 56%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £46.09

Christian dating under the radar

Main Christian Dating ranking →

4 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 CatholicMatch logo

    Dating site for single Catholics who want serious relationships

    Members
    50,000
    Women / Men
    50% / 50%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £7.80/mo
  2. Rank 2 Christian BBW Dating logo

    Christian dating for singles interested in big beautiful women

    Members
    80,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 55%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £8.58/mo
  3. Rank 3 ChristianMingle logo

    Christian dating for singles wanting serious commitment

    Members
    13,000
    Women / Men
    49% / 51%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £24.99/mo
  4. Rank 4 ChristianCafe logo

    Christian dating for serious relationships and friendships

    Members
    2,000
    Women / Men
    46% / 54%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £7.81/mo

Swingers under the radar

Main Swingers ranking →

11 sites, ranked by our rating

  1. Rank 1 Swinging Heaven logo

    Casual dating for swingers after sexual fun

    Members
    500,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £6.66/mo
  2. Rank 2 SwapFinder logo

    Adult dating for singles and couples wanting casual encounters

    Members
    3,000
    Women / Men
    30% / 70%
    Age
    45+
    From
    £7.38/mo
  3. Rank 3 Swing Lifestyle logo

    Dating site for swingers since 2001

    Members
    2,000
    Women / Men
    27% / 73%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £4.55/mo
  4. Rank 4 JOYclub logo

    JOYclub

    3.6

    Dating site for swingers and people after sexual partners

    Members
    40,000
    Women / Men
    32% / 68%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £7.66/mo
  5. Rank 5 99 Flavors logo

    99 Flavors is an adult dating site for singles, couples and swingers interested in hookups and kinky fetishes

    Members
    2,000,000
    Women / Men
    44% / 56%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £3.09/mo
  6. Rank 6 Kasidie logo

    Kasidie

    3.5

    Adult dating for couples and singles looking for erotic fun

    Members
    10,000
    Women / Men
    26% / 74%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £7.81
  7. Rank 7 3Fun logo

    3Fun

    3.0

    Dating app for singles and couples into threesomes and swinging

    Members
    600,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £6.51/mo
  8. Rank 8 3Somer logo

    3Somer

    3.0

    Casual dating app for singles and couples into threesomes

    Members
    3,000
    Women / Men
    21% / 79%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £6.51/mo
  9. Rank 9 ComeWithYou logo

    Adult dating for singles and couples into casual dates and swinging

    Members
    50,000
    Women / Men
    35% / 65%
    Age
    18-34
    From
    £5.82/mo
  10. Rank 10 KinkySwipe logo

    Casual dating for swingers and polyamorous people

    Members
    40,000
    Women / Men
    40% / 60%
    Age
    25-44
    From
    £5.82/mo

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