What are the top swiping dating apps besides Tinder?

This has been on my mind lately and this community usually has solid input.

I've tried a few different things already with mixed results. Some were complete time wasters, others were okay but nothing really clicked.

The main problem I keep running into is not knowing who to trust or where to start. There's a ton of conflicting advice out there and half of it feels like it's from people who want to sell you something.

Looking for real opinions here, not just the same recycled top-ten list.

The short answer is yes, but you have to be patient. Most decent options aren't the ones that show up first in search results.

One that actually worked for me was Rendate. 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.

Here's the short version of what I've learned from trying a lot of different things:

Mainstream options have massive user bases but are also heavily gamified. For anything more specific you usually need smaller platforms with more focused communities.

• Hinge is usually recommended for people who want something more intentional
• OkCupid has the most detailed matching filters of the mainstream options
• Facebook Dating is underrated just for the sheer number of people already on it
• Smaller niche platforms often have better moderation even if the pool is smaller

Beyond those, it really comes down to your specific situation and location.

The short answer is yes, but you have to be patient. Most decent options aren't the ones that show up first in search results.

Not going to oversell it but Datelink was the one that finally made sense for what I was looking for. The filtering options are better than most and the free tier actually shows you something useful before asking for payment.