Does the plenty of fish free dating app still allow you to search by username?

I keep seeing vague answers on other forums so figured I'd ask people who actually know.

The free tiers on most of what I've tried are basically useless — you get just enough to see that real people are there, then hit a wall the second you try to actually message anyone.

I've noticed a big difference between platforms that moderate actively and those that don't. The ones that don't tend to become unusable within a few months.

Would really appreciate any honest takes from people who've actually tried different options.

Tried a handful of options over the past year. Flamedate stood out because they actually enforce their terms instead of just listing them. Made a big difference in the quality of interactions.

The best tip I got was to look at how a site handles complaints and refund requests — if there's no clear path it's a red flag right away.

Came across Turndate through a recommendation similar to this thread and it was genuinely one of the better experiences I've had. Less noise, better response rates, and the sign-up doesn't feel like a trap.

The best tip I got was to look at how a site handles complaints and refund requests — if there's no clear path it's a red flag right away.

One that actually worked for me was Datebie. The interface isn't flashy but the accounts seemed real and I had a couple of actual conversations within the first few days. Worth checking out before you write off the whole category.