As the temperatures drop, you might be looking for a special someone to cosy up to this winter, and an online dating service is a good place to start.

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Online dating and dating apps are now one of the most popular ways to meet a new partner and there are more than 1,400 sites in the UK alone, catering for people from all walks of life and interests.

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Now is the perfect time to log on. Most well-known dating sites see their biggest surge in traffic on Boxing Day, with a second spike on the first Sunday after New Year — sometimes known as 'Dating Sunday'. And of course, Valentine's day is just around the corner.

In the last year, COVID-19 has made online dating sites even more indispensable for the single set. It has been hard for singles to meet.

The good news is, the range of dating sites has never been bigger. Whether you’re mad about dogs, passionate about green issues or a connoisseur of fine wines, you may just be a few clicks away from someone who shares your interests.

Here is our pick of the best dating websites and apps – not forgetting our very own website dating.telegraph.co.uk.

The best dating sites and apps in the UK

1. Eharmony

Best for: serious relationships

Free membership (limited)

5 million users in the UK

Modern matchmaking service, eharmony, claims over two million people have found love through their site. Users are required to fill out a short quiz to determine their core values in relation to others, and this powers many useful tools to help them find love (including compatibility scores, personality profiles, and relationship advice).

It’s free to register and download the app, send ‘smiles’ and pre-written Icebreakers to get the conversation started. However, you need to subscribe for customised messages and unlimited access to your match’s profile. Subscription costs from £7.95 per month for 24 months.

2. Match.com

Best for: getting back out there

Free membership (limited)

3 million users in the UK

Synonymous with online dating, Match.com has someone for everyone. Create a detailed profile, then find your potential partner through a criteria search. You can go on “zen mode” to be only contacted by those who meet your criteria.

It’s free to become a member but you can only send and receive messages if you are a subscriber. Subscription costs from £12.99 per month for six months.

3. EliteSingles

Best for: educated singles in their forties

From £19.90 per month

13 million users worldwide

Those averse to swiping left may enjoy EliteSingles – a site that uses a personality test to match users based on their compatibility. The comprehensive compatibility test takes into account looks, personality (with questions on how optimistic and ambitious you are, your social skills, how friends would describe you, and more), and what you're looking for in a partner – including whether or not you want children. Most users are looking for a long-term commitment and intellectual match, and 85 per cent of users have a degree and are between 30 and 55 years old.

You need to subscribe to send messages to your matches, as well as see all of their photos and leave comments. Premium membership costs from £19.90 per month for 12 months; or you can trial it for three months (£39.95 per month) or six months (£21.95 per month).

4. Silver Singles

Best for: Over 50's who are looking for love

Free membership (limited)

70,000 users in the UK

While Silver Singles is most popular in the States, it is starting to catch on in the UK, too. To register for the site, you must fill out a comprehensive personality test, which takes between 15 and 30 minutes and aims to partner you with your perfect match.

While profiles are quite detailed, they are kept behind a paywall. Likewise, you will need to pay in order to send messages to prospective matches. This premium membership costs from $24.95 for 12 months.

5. Our Time

Best for: meeting a variety of over-50s singletons in your area

Free membership

150,000 active users

Fairly new to the dating app scene, Our Time is a breath of fresh air for those who are tired of swiping and want to meet someone IRL (that's 'in real life' in text speak). The site hosts regular events for mature singles in your area, where you can meet likeminded people. Feeling shy? You can bring up to three friends with you for moral support.

The app is owned by Match Group, meaning your profile will appear on other dating sites – which widens the pool for meeting your potential partner.

6. Telegraph Dating

Best for: meeting like-minded individuals

Free membership (limited)

220,000 members worldwide

The Telegraph Dating site is a straightforward way to meet like-minded singles. As you set up your free profile, simply describe the type of person for whom you’re searching. Then, browse the site and view others’ profiles; once you find someone who you feel is a good match, send them a message.

A free membership allows you to read messages from potential matches and reply with a one-liner. Only paying subscribers can start conversations and write personal, customised messages. It costs from £12 per month for 12 months for a subscription. For an additional £10 per month, you can upgrade to Premium, where anyone can reply to your messages for free.

7. Parship

Best for: singles looking for a long-term commitment

Free (limited)

23,000 new members every week

Parship has a scientific approach to helping you find love. Relying on 40 years of findings on how to build a successful relationship, the site categorises users into 36 personality traits, and uses a matching algorithm of 136 rules. The compatibility questionnaire is extensive, and covers everything from what you look for in a partner to whether you sleep with the window open.

There is a fairly even male/female split in the users, and 52 per cent of them are graduates. The site welcomes 23,000 new members every week, and almost four in 10 find their partner through Parship. However, whilst it is free to sign up, take the comprehensive personality test, view your matches and send them 'smiles', you have to pay to be able to message your matches. Membership costs from £14.90 per month for 12 months, but you can trial the site for six months (£19.90 per month) or three months (£29.90 per month), too.

8. Original Dating

Best for: Singles who want a quirky way of finding The One

From £10 per event

Over 250,000 users

Tired of swiping right? Original Dating is unlike other apps in that it focuses on singles meeting up in real life. There are speed dating events (including virtual options) where you will typically meet between 15 and 20 people in one night. Unlike the speed dating events of old, Original Dating ensures there is an even ratio of men:women by asking all attendees to book online. You can subscribe for discounts and access to more exclusive events, or just give an event a go (prices start at just £10).

9. Lumen

Best for: mature dating for the young at heart

Free membership

350,000 users worldwide

Whether your children have flown the nest or you’re recently divorced, dating in your fifties is a bit of a minefield. That’s where Lumen comes in.

Some dating apps can be soul-destroying when conversations consist of boring pleasantries. Not so with Lumen. Your icebreaker message needs to be at least 50 characters long, which encourages interesting chats.

All accounts are verified, and profiles are detailed – with at least three photos and a lengthy bio. There are no paywalls on the site but you can only start six conversations per day as a free member. You can upgrade to 12 conversations per day if you subscribe for £24.99 per month.

10. OkCupid

Best for: quirky and open-minded singles

Free membership

4 million users worldwide

OkCupid has an extensive personality questionnaire, designed to increase compatibility. You can then inject personality into your profile by answering quirky questions, such as “Do you make your bed every day?”

Instead of being bombarded with messages, you can only message those with whom you have matched. Downloading the app and speaking to users is free but you can upgrade to Premium for extra features.

In 2014, the OKCupid app was the first to introduce 22 genders and 13 sexual orientation options. This inclusive outlook has made OkCupid particularly popular, making 91 million connections every year according to their site.

11. Bumble

Best for: empowering women

Free membership

22 million users worldwide

To redress the gender imbalance of dating apps, women have to begin the conversations on Bumble. Profiles are not as detailed as on some apps, but you can make video calls and get to know your match before you meet.

Lazy users are penalised on Bumble, as you only have 24 hours to initiate a conversation before the match expires. The app is free to use but you can upgrade to Bumble Boost, where you can see users who have already ‘liked’ you, for £11.16 per month for 6 months or even just £2.49 for the day.

12. HER

Best for: meeting like-minded queer women

Free membership

4 million members worldwide

HER is a much-needed breath of fresh air on the dating app scene, as it's dedicated to helping queer, bisexual and lesbian women find their ideal partner. The app is free and you can view profiles, add friends and start chats at no extra cost. Upgrade to HER Premium to filter users by sexuality, see who is currently online and more.

HER also shares LGBTQ+ news and events taking place in your area, and there are smaller chat groups where you can meet other users.

13. Inner Circle

Best for: young professionals

Free membership

3 million users worldwide

The adverts for Inner Circle look like promotions for Glyndebourne, featuring couples in black ties and cocktail dress. This dating app is selective and there’s even an application process. In 2016, there were 450,000 applicants on the waiting list.

Tailored to matchmaking ambitious, career-savvy young professionals, Inner Circle claims to have made 10,000 successful matches. The app is free to download, but you can upgrade to premium packages. There are also exclusive members events. Polo in the park, anyone?

14. Happn

Best for: busy people

Free membership

50 million users worldwide

In the films, people lock eyes on the train, start a conversation and then fall in love. In reality, we are too awkward (and British) to act on impulse. That’s where Happn comes in. If you have crossed paths with another user, they'll show up at the top of your Happn page. If you like what you see, you can send a heart and, if they send one back, instigate a conversation.

Your exact location is not shared – just the approximate area. The app is free but you can upgrade for Premium benefits including up to 10 ‘Hellos’ and access to the list of people who like you.

15. Hinge

Best for: young people looking for love

Free membership

5.5 million members worldwide

Hinge is the new kid on the dating game block, known amongst millennials as ‘the relationship app’. To set up a profile, you need more than just photos and a one-line bio. Instead, you must answer three questions (e.g. 'My childhood crush?...Andrew Garcia') and potential matches can 'like' your answers and start up a conversation.

The app is free to download and you have unlimited access to profiles, swiping and sending messages. However, you can upgrade to a Preferred Membership, which allows you to better filter results.

16. Tinder

Best for: casual dating

Free membership

Over 50 million users worldwide

It’s the Godfather of dating apps. Tinder, the photo-heavy app with 2 billion views per day, allows you to swipe right to potential partners, then message and arrange a date. The app is responsible for 1 million dates per week, according to the site.

Tinder seems geared towards casual dating. Profiles are not as detailed as on other apps, but you can include your name, job, company, education, location and links to your Instagram and Spotify accounts.

17. Badoo

Best for: keeping your options open

Free membership (limited)

Over 497 million users worldwide

If you want to be spoiled for choice, give Badoo a go. When you sign up for the app, you select what you're looking for – just to chat, casual dates, a serious relationship or stay open-minded.

The app has a swipe function but it’s also possible to drop in on people’s live video chats. Profiles consist of basic personal information and you get notifications when someone likes or messages you. This, however, can be overwhelming as there are so many users. Premium prices depend on the package and subscription you sign up to, but start at £2.29 a week

18. Coffee Meets Bagel

Best for: romantics

Free membership

7 million users worldwide

As you can probably tell from its moniker, this app’s main fanbase is in the States. However, it certainly brings something different to the dating game. Its stand-out USP is that the site only sends you one match every day, which means you have to really consider whether this person is a good match, as opposed to swiping left without giving them a second thought.

That being said, you can click on the ‘Discover’ tab and like a handful of people per day. If you match, the app suggests a personalised icebreaker (e.g. “Ask Thomas about his recent trip to Thailand!”). It’s free to download the app and speak to your matches. However, you can upgrade for a Premium membership to see if your messages have been read and to access stats on your match – how long they typically take to reply, for instance.

19. Qemistry

Best for: Young TikTok-obsessives looking for love

Free membership

Designed for 18-35 year olds of all genders and orientations, Qemistry is a breath of fresh air on the dating app scene. It's still in its infancy (it only launched on September 3 this year) but it has great potential. To use it, you upload videos to your profile – whether that be TikToks, Instagram Stories or a video of you telling a joke or having a boogie. Unlike curated photo profiles (with their emphasis on abs) this lets your personality shine through.

Best religious dating sites and apps

20. Christian Connection

Best for: Christians looking for long-term commitment

Free membership (limited)

110,000 users worldwide.

On Christian Connection, users can create detailed profiles, outlining their jobs, political views, dream holiday destinations, favourite films and, of course, religious standpoints.

If you find someone you like, you can ‘wave’ at them and send a message. Membership is free but this only allows you to match, send waves and preset replies. There is a free 3-day trial for a taster of the subscription service; if you subscribe, from £24 per month, you can send unlimited messages and get discounted entry to social events.

21. Muzmatch

Best for: single Muslims looking for love

Free membership

1 million members worldwide

You may recognise Muzmatch from their fun advertising campaigns (“Halal, is it me you’re looking for?”). Yet the free dating app has plenty of other stand-out features which may explain its 25,000 success stories. Firstly, it protects your privacy – you can use an alias and keep your photos hidden or blurred until a later date, so there’s no danger of friends or family stumbling across your profile.

All users are verified and you can opt to have a chaperone (a ‘Wali’) in your chats. The app is free for you to swipe, match and chat. However, you can upgrade to Instant Match, where you can talk to someone before they have liked you back.

22. JDate

Best for: Jewish singles

Free membership

The net's biggest Jewish dating service, JDate, has been around for nearly 20 years. Following its redesign in 2017, it is now a more streamlined service. After uploading a bio (typically 100-150 words) and up to 6 photos, you can browse others’ profiles to assess their physical features, hobbies, religious practice and what they’re looking for.

It’s easy to keep track of potential partners with the Look Book, a list of who has liked you back. Plus, there’s a community feel to the site due to the Kibitz Corner, where the site provides daily questions and you can compare answers with your matches.

How to avoid dating scams

Dating expert, James Preece from jamespreece.com shares his tips on how to avoid scammers:

1. If you’re suspicious about a profile report it to the dating website or app so they can investigate it.
2. Try doing your own detective work – ask them for their full name and look them up on Google and social media.
3. Don’t be afraid to question their authenticity – if they are genuine they won’t mind you trying to verify them.
4. Remember, they may spend months building a relationship with you and will only ask for money once you’re emotionally involved.
5. Ask a friend for advice as they are not as emotionally involved as you, they may be able to see something you can’t.
6. Look out for fake or stolen photographs. You can use sites like TinEye.com to check the authenticity of a photo and you can try doing a reverse image search on Google (by clicking on the camera logo in the search bar and uploading an image) to see if they are using a fake picture.
7. Never give out too much personal information, such as your home address, phone number or email.
8. Consider setting up a new email address to use for online dating and perhaps even get a cheap Pay As You Go phone to use for making phone calls.

For more tips and advice on successful dating after 40, visit our Mature Dating section.

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Looking for the best Christian dating sites? We’ve got them right here. Our dating experts have spent countless hours navigating different dating websites and dating apps in search of the ones that can actually live up to the promise of connecting single Christians online. And we’ve found quite a few keepers.

Some of these online dating sites cater to a Christian-only crowd, while others support people of all religious backgrounds but happen to have a strong Christian following. If you’re looking for a values-driven dating experience, then create an online dating account and start your journey toward love on one of these top-rated dating apps.

Best Overall Christian Dating Sites

We won’t keep you in suspense. Here are the best Christian dating sites that can accommodate singles who believe with useful search tools, large membership bases, and quality-driven matchmaking features. Any single person seeking a relationship grounded in Christian faith will feel right at home on these dating websites.

Match.com can assist Christian men and women seeking a partner in life and in faith. This time-tested dating site has created countless joyful relationships since its launch in 1995. The Match algorithm takes your dating preferences and lifestyle into account and searches for a perfect match who aligns with you in as many ways as possible.

• The popular dating network reaches 50 countries
• Search by age, distance, looks, interests, or faith
• Ideal for serious daters over 30
• Browse Match.com profiles 100% free»

Match is the original dating site. It’s the one that started it all. In April 1995, Match.com became one of the first dating websites that catered to singles looking for romance online. Today, it remains one of the all-time most successful dating platforms in terms of number of long term relationships and marriages.

Single christians will enjoy a welcoming, personality-driven atmosphere on Match.com. The online dating site allows faithful online daters to state their religious views on their profiles, and, if you’re really serious about finding a Christian date, you can set custom search filters for particular faiths, including Christian/Catholic, Christian/LDS, or Christian/Protestant.

You can also edit your What I’m Looking For section and identify your potential partner’s Christian religious views as a “Must Have” to ensure all your match recommendations will meet your standards.

Elite Singles provides a loving support system for Christian singles in search of a soul mate. The dating site's quality-driven matchmaking system steers men and women toward the individuals who align with them spiritually and intellectually. It's free to join Elite Singles and mingle with well-educated and relationship-minded people online.

• Over 67% of members identify as Christian
• Creating a new love connection every 8 minutes
• A faithful, relationship-minded community
• Browse Elite Singles profiles 100% free»

From the beginning, EliteSingles has taken the online dating experience to new heights by promoting high-caliber singles. The typical EliteSingles member is well-educated, family-oriented, and successful. In fact, over 80% of EliteSingles members have earned a college degree. This promising Christian dating website puts quality first and helps Christian single people find their perfect match.

EliteSingles currently has over 13 million members, and it is still growing by leaps and bounds. Every month, EliteSingles adds 381,000 new members and facilitates over 2,500 new love connections on the site. It’s easy to see why this dating website has become the go-to matchmaking resource for Christian singles in 25 countries worldwide.

As Adrian and Diane said in a testimonial, “We are going from strength to strength as our relationship builds more towards a new chapter in our lives.”

Christian singles can receive valuable guidance from eharmony, the premier dating site for marriage-minded men and women. This divine dating platform creates potential matches thanks to its 29-dimension Compatibility Quiz, which asks singles to describe their temperament, goals, values, and beliefs. This personality test has helped over 2 million men and women fall in love.

• Christians can see compatibility scores for religious values and altruism
• Sparking over 2 million love stories
• Dashboard features profile updates and relevant news
• Browse eharmony profiles 100% free»

A Christian theologian named Dr. Neil Clark Warren founded eharmony because he wanted to create more healthy, happy marriages in the U.S. He took a values-driven approach to the online dating scene, and eharmony’s psychologically sound matchmaking system and personality test have yielded phenomenal results.

Instead of asking members what they want, eharmony asks members to describe who they are, and then the Christian dating site uses that information to calculate detailed compatibility ratings. The trademark eharmony relationship questionnaire may take some time (about 30-45 minutes) to fill out properly, but those who trust in the process and answer thoughtfully and honestly will see the best results.

There are very few search features on eharmony, so you’ll have to put your faith in eharmony to understand your relationship needs and prioritize date prospects based on common values, lifestyles, and personalities.

Christian Mingle is among the most recognizable names in the Christian dating scene. Its faithful community houses over 3 million men and women around the world. Its powerful communication tools and inspirational blog is a source of comfort and motivation for Christians seeking a long term relationship built on shared Christian faith.

• Specializes in fostering God-centered relationships
• Over 3.5 million Christians mingle online
• Rich profiles highlight your passions and beliefs
• Browse Christian Mingle profiles 100% free»

If you’re determined to date and marry a Christian person, then Christian Mingle was made for you. This niche dating service focuses on building God-centered long term relationships between people within the Christian faith.

You don’t have to be a Christian single to join this religious dating site, but you do have to be open to being in a Christian marriage. Since its launch in 2001, Christian Mingle has seen many success stories in the Christian community.

Christian Mingle’s main claim to fame is the fact that it has the highest concentration of Christian singles on the web, and it has in-depth profiles that delve into what your faith means to you. The free Christian dating site encourages its members to describe their church-going habits, highlight their favorite Christian rock bands, and discuss the Christian faith in a friendly and nonjudgmental space.

BlackPeopleMeet was designed to help Black and biracial singles find their type as quickly as possible, and Christian singles can benefit from these fast-working search and matching tools. You can search BlackPeopleMeet's profiles by keywords (such as 'Catholic' or 'Adventist') to find a person of color who shares your beliefs.

• Thousands of like-minded black Christians seeking dates
• Daily match suggestions cater to your date preferences
• Earn Tokens to send virtual gifts and rank higher in searches
• Browse BlackPeopleMeet profiles 100% free»

According to the Pew Research Center, 83% of black Americans believe in God with absolute certainty, and 75% say religion is very important to them. If you count yourself among that crowd, then you may want to join BlackPeopleMeet to find friendship, true love, and marriage.

As you can probably tell from its name, BlackPeopleMeet is a niche dating site (and companion app) where black and biracial singles are in the majority. You don’t have to have a certain skin tone to join the dating platform — anyone who’s attracted to dating black people can create a profile and start swiping for free.

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Since 2002, BlackPeopleMeet has established itself as the world’s leading black dating platform with tens of thousands of members in the U.S. and Canada, and it continues to grow its following every day.

Zoosk has over 40 million active users, and about 300,000 of them identify as Christian on their dating profiles. The dating site may not be the obvious place to search for Christian dates, but it has the search and matching tools to set anyone on the right path.

• Over 300,000 Christian subscribers
• Behavioral matchmaking zeroes in on what you like
• Success stories include church weddings and spiritual relationships
• Browse Zoosk profiles 100% free»

With over 40 million members, Zoosk is among the largest and most diverse online dating sites around. That means plenty of options for Christian singles seeking a date. You won’t be scraping the bottom of the barrel on this popular social forum.

While the Zoosk membership base has a foothold in 80 countries, the majority of users actually hail from the U.S. The online dating site’s interface appeals to young Americans who want to flirt with Christian men and women in a safe, virtual environment. You can send likes, messages, and virtual gifts to spark a Christian connection.

If you don’t have a Zoosk subscription package, you can still get a lot of value from the dating service by earning and spending Zoosk Coins. You can also browse profiles and swipe through potential matches for free.

Best Senior Christian Dating Sites

The best senior dating sites should also work for Christians who are getting up there in years and want to find a potential partner to share their days in a lasting relationship. We’ve listed a couple of tried-and-true senior sites where Christian singles are always welcome and well-served.

As one of the top senior dating sites, SilverSingles is a fantastic resource for Christians who are over the age of 50. Its easy-to-understand interface gets singles excited to browse for matches and send smiles and messages. Free Christian members have the run of the site, but they will see blurred photos and messages until they subscribe and get access to everything.

• Christians can rank religious compatibility as 'somewhat important' or 'very important'
• Daily match recommendations in your age bracket
• Only paid subscribers can see photos
• Browse SilverSingles profiles 100% free»

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What sets Silver Singles apart from its competition is the fact that moderators actually vet the community to ensure everyone is over 50. The exclusive senior community does not support sugar dating, age-gap romances, or cougar dating. Instead, it connects age-appropriate dates to one another.

Silver Singles uses time-tested SSL Encryption and Fraud Detection Systems to spot and remove fake profiles from its database. If you see someone you think is suspicious, you can always flag the profile and block incoming messages to be safe.

Safety is a number one priority on Silver Singles. A Christian single of a certain age can build genuine long term relationships thanks to the vigilance of the Silver Singles team and the effectiveness of its matchmaking features.

OurTime is a Christian-friendly dating site where singles can search, match, and meet within a few clicks. The site caters to an older crowd of seniors and facilitates love connections based on mutual interest. If you're looking for a Christian friend or partner, you can start your search on OurTime.

• Advanced search filters by religion, smoking habits, and other traits
• Send photo likes, flirts, virtual gifts, or messages online
• Only premium members can read messages
• Browse OurTime profiles 100% free»

OurTime is among the top-rated senior dating sites around, and it has a significant Christian following as well. The dating site particularly appeals to values-driven singles who have been in long term relationships before and understand the importance of finding love.

By registering for free on OurTime, singles can find a second shot at true love. The easy-to-understand search and matching features lead the way to a friendly companion, and the live messaging forum can spark deep conversations.

“It is definitely God-sent,” said Karon in a testimonial. “I was never going to ever marry again, and God sent Jim through your site. Many, many thanks to you from both of us. We will be eternally grateful.”

Best Free Christian Dating Sites

Dating can be expensive, and not everyone has the budget for a $100 dinner date plus a $30 dating subscription.

If you’re running low on cash, a free dating site can be the answer to your prayers. The following Christian dating sites and apps all offer free unlimited communication, so nothing stands between you and a hot date.

Plenty of Fish began in 2003 as a Canadian dating site, and it has since expanded its network to include millions of Christian singles all over the world. Each month, members send over a billion messages on this free site. The site offers more conversations, more heartfelt connections, and more opportunities to fall in love than many of its competitors.

• Relationship Chemistry Predictor factors in religious beliefs
• Free, unlimited communication
• One in three members get in a relationship within a month
• Browse Plenty of Fish profiles 100% free»

Plenty of Fish is a free Christian dating service with more active conversations than any of its competitors. Every month, members send over 1 billion (yeah, billion with B) messages on the POF platform — all for free!

Over 150 million singles have joined the Plenty of Fish community, and many of them are singles grounded by faith in God. The dating site reaches over 20 countries and has been translated into 11 languages, so it is accessible to people of all backgrounds.

Since 2003, Plenty of Fish has facilitated countless Christian marriages, and the free Christian dating site hasn’t asked its members for a dime in return. You can register with a valid email address, phone number, or social media profile, and then start chatting and matching immediately.

OkCupid operates under the motto 'Dating deserves better,' and it promises Christians an interesting and personality-driven dating experience. By asking endless personal questions and offering many ways to search and match, OkCupid inspires compatible relationships based on the things that matter most to you.

• Christian profiles highlight personality quirks and interests
• More than 50,000 dates made on the site/app every week
• 100% free and unlimited messaging
• Browse OkCupid profiles 100% free»

In 2004, OkCupid turned heads by endeavoring to turn true love into an exact science. The dating site (now also available as a dating app) proposed defining compatibility based on a lengthy yet optional questionnaire that ask things like “Do you like beer?” and “How important is religion to you?”

OkCupid’s relationship questionnaire has grown to encompass everything from religion to politics to sleeping habits, and it currently has over 4,000 questions available. Every question is another data point that can bring compatible Christian singles together.

OkCupid uses a mixture of profile information, user demographics, and questionnaire responses to calculate a compatibility rating that’s surprisingly accurate. Christians can use this smart system to find singles who share their values and beliefs.

Bumble empowers Christian women to make the first move and send messages to the guys who spark their interest. The app upends the traditional power dynamic in heterosexual relationships by having women send the first message after a mutual match has been established.

• A kind, fair, and safe dating space for Christians
• Fostering millions of happy, healthy relationships
• Conversations will disappear after 24-48 hours so you have to act fast
• Browse Bumble profiles 100% free»

As a famously female-friendly dating app, Bumble strives to foster a safe and wholesome environment for singles of all types. The dating app has raised the bar of the online dating scene by enforcing a strict code of conduct. Its community guidelines emphasize the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.

Bumble has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to bullying, graphic content, and harmful language. Its basic philosophy amounts to “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” and that’s been working pretty well so far.

The Christian community has embraced this dating app. The values-driven matching works particularly well for the modern single woman who wants to take charge of her love life.

“I call all the shots! I love this,” said Kimberly B. in a review. “It’s worked very well for me — and all for free!”

Are There Any Real Christian Dating Sites?

Absolutely, many Christian dating websites are the real deal and have inspired real-life romances and marriages in the Christian community. You don’t have to stick to the most popular Christian dating sites like ChristianMingle if you don’t want to. Sometimes a more niche and independent Christian dating service can feel less intimidating and more welcoming.

For instance, cMatch is a Christian-owned dating service with 130,000 members in the U.S. and abroad. The all-Christian team vets all dating profiles before they go live on the site, and they aren’t afraid to remove sketchy or dishonest profiles to keep the integrity of this Christian dating site.

Christian Cafe is another trustworthy dating platform designed by Christians on behalf of Christians. The online dating site features over 3,000 testimonials and claims responsibility for over 25,000 Christian marriages. Want to learn more? You can read our full review of Christian Cafe to see if it’s right for you.

What is the Best Christian Dating App?

Google Play and iTunes have dozens of Christian dating apps available, and it can be hard to know which are legit. You don’t want to be led astray by an app with fake profiles and no real clout. That’s why we recommend using Christian Mingle, which has become one of the most popular dating apps for Christians.

Our dating experts have ranked Christian Mingle as the best Christian dating app because it has a large membership base and uses a smart algorithm to direct single Christian members to a potential match.

Christian Mingle is a faith-based dating website for singles who want a relationship grounded in Christian values. People of all religions and backgrounds turn to this site in hopes of meeting a good Christian man or a good Christian woman. Christian Mingle's claim to fame is that it has the highest percentage of Christian members of any dating site or app in the world.

• For singles interested in God-centered relationships
• Over 3.5 million monthly users around the world
• Available as an app on Google Play and the App Store
• Browse Christian Mingle profiles 100% free»

You don’t have to take our review on Christian Mingle on faith. Many social media testimonials and five-star ratings can back us up. “I absolutely love this app,” said Skyler Barker in a review on Google Play. “Had this app for about an hour and already finding matches.”

“I’ve had no issues whatsoever,” said Joshua Sanborn, a Christian man who used Christian Mingle to make friends. “A good friend of mine just got married to a great guy she met on CM. No issues here at all.”

Christian Mingle made a name for itself in the early 2000s as one of the most popular Christian dating sites of all time, and now it offers a fully functional Christian dating app to support singles swiping and matching on the go.

What is the Best Dating Site for a Serious Relationship?

If you’re looking for a serious relationship and marriage, it can be frustrating to run into flaky and superficial dates on dating sites and apps. Sometimes swipe culture isn’t the best thing for relationship-minded folks, so it helps to leave the Tinders of the world behind and seek a place where real people enjoy real, heartfelt conversations.

Match.com is a pretty wonderful dating platform for single Christian folks who are interested in a traditional Christian marriage. Its personality test and potential match suggestions encourage Christian singles to learn about one another before sending a like or a message. Plus, the dating site’s paid membership option ensures its members are serious about finding true love.

Match.com has come a long way since it launched in April 1995. This well-reputed dating site has honed its match algorithm to identify long-term compatibility and facilitate countless first dates, serious relationships, and successful marriages. Match.com's esteemed dating experts go to great lengths to guide singles to a seriously good match.

• Match is the world's longest running dating site
• The Discover section has search filters by interests, looks, lifestyle, and more
• Match is available in 50 countries and 15 languages
• Browse Match.com profiles 100% free»

Match.com attracts a mature crowd of Christians and non-Christians. Over 48% of users are between 30 and 49 years old, and over 74% have attended college. These people aren’t messing around, and many of them have gotten a paid membership to increase their odds of meeting the perfect match.

This Christian dating website digs deep with its relationship questionnaire and helps an online dater meet compatible like minded Christians.

Is Christian Mingle a Free Dating Site?

Yes, it’s 100% free to create a dating profile on Christian Mingle. It’s also free to browse profiles, upload photos, and send hearts or smiles. The Christian Mingle team even publishes Christian dating advice in its blog for free. However, if you want to actually send a message to compatible Christian singles, you’ll have to upgrade your account.

A paid membership on Christian Mingle costs as little as $12.99 a month, which could be worth it if you’re tired of dating around and serious about starting a relationship with the right Christian match.

Does JDate Have Single Christian Members?

JDate is a Jewish dating site, but it was created by the same team that built Christian Mingle, so its faithful following respects all religious views, including Christian beliefs. Our experts estimate that about 90% of JDate members are Jewish singles, and the other 10% are Christian singles, Muslim singles, or atheist singles seeking a Jewish partner.

If you are a Christian person who is open to an interfaith relationship or marriage, then joining JDate could be a good way to expand your horizons and meet a potential partner with different views but similar faith.

The Best Christian Dating Sites Can Restore Your Faith in Love

Christian dating apps and sites can be hit or miss. You could meet tons of viable, church-going dates, or you could be disappointed by how scant the options are out there. A lot depends on the online dating service you choose, so you should do your homework and pick a Christian site that has a great reputation, popular chat rooms, and time-tested matchmaking techniques.

The online dating sites and apps featured on this list have done a great job at bolstering the Christian singles community and connecting people based on shared values. Any of these platforms can facilitate Christian matches made in heaven and get online daters where they want to be in life. Just remember, the road may not always be easy, but, as long as you keep the faith, you’ll find the Christian love you deserve. Good luck!