Match.com Review


Match.com Online Dating

Site Overview:Match.com is the sister site to chemistry.com. As one of the biggest players in the dating industry, they give you a higher chance of finding people in your area than some of the smaller sites. Registration is free, but as usual; it comes with limited functionality. Occasionally, free trials and big discounts are given when you register, even if you don’t subscribe immediately. The site has a 6 month guarantee, but it is important to check the terms of this agreement carefully or you may find you have missed out.  There have also been reports of recurring membership payments being taken.  It is important to note that you should cancel your membership in a timely manner, if you no longer want extend it. Depending on your membership level (free or paid subscription member), you may be able to utilize the following functions:

  • Create a profile, inclusive of photo uploading
  • Search for potential dates, using a wide variety of criteria including match words (like keywords)
  • Browse profiles
  • Yes/No/Maybe function. If you click ‘yes’ then the other person receives an email telling them you’re interested
  • Hide your profile so you can browse without other people knowing you’ve visited their profile
  • Receive emails of new ‘matched’ profiles

Targeted Membership:

Caters to individuals worldwide who are looking for any kind of relationship.

Number of Members:

20 million +

Free Membership Levels. Yes

Free Features:

  • Create a profile, including uploading a picture
  • Search for potential dates, using a wide variety of criteria
  • Read profiles
  • Show interest in another person

Restrictions:

  • Not able to send or read emails
  • Not able to see who is interested in you

Membership Levels and Fees:

  • Free
  • Subscribed

Subscription charges:

1 month                     $24.95

3 months                   $44.85

6 months                   $65.70

Paid Membership Features:

  • Email other members
  • Read emails from other members
  • Highest ranking in searches
  • See who has viewed your profile, who is interested and who has saved you to favorites

Search by Member Options:

Wide range of search options available, including:

  • distance
  • age
  • online
  • education
  • star sign

Regions:

  • Worldwide