How we tested
Finding love and companionship in your 60s (or even your 70s) can be challenging, but it’s hardly impossible. With the right senior dating site, you can connect with other sophisticated singles.
We tested out a bunch of dating sites with robust user bases of people over 50, keeping the following criteria in mind:
Ease of use: We made sure that the sites were easy to navigate, even for less tech-savvy folks. For senior dating sites with apps to use on your smartphone, we also confirmed that the app was intuitive to use and didn’t have a major learning curve.
Active user base: We looked for sites with a large and active user base of seniors to give you the best chance of coming across and interacting with the most matches possible.
Matching system: We evaluated the matching systems of each site to see how they took answers to compatibility questions into consideration (when applicable), as well as whether the site followed selected filters and only put potential matches into the pool that fell under our preferred age range, distance, and more.
Communication tools: Knowing that the person on the other end of the screen is who they say they are is crucial when dating online, so we kept tabs on how these dating sites allow you to interact with other users, whether that’s through instant messaging, email, video calls, and voice chat — and when applicable, how much the site charges to unlock these features.
Safety and security: We ensured each site had measures to protect users’ privacy and safety.
Bang for your buck: We compared what you pay with what you get, ensuring it’s a fair deal.
All of the apps and sites in this guide have been thoroughly tested by Mashable’s team and experienced freelance contributors (who know a thing or two about finding relationships online).