The Best Online Senior Dating Sites for Seniors 2024

1. SilverSingles - Best for Safety

4.0 / 5

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What We Like Most:

• 80 percent of users are 50 or older
• Over 381,000 new users per month worldwide
• Sensitive data is encrypted and not shared with any third parties
• Verifies every new member using a fraud-detection system

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Overview

Want a website built for seniors? Meet SilverSingles, which is designed specifically for people 50 or older. Eighty percent of its users are 50 or older, but the site accepts anyone 18 or over. SilverSingles certainly doesn’t have the membership base of a well-known site such as eHarmony or Match.com, but it has nearly 1.6 million daters over 50 and 6,000 daily active members. The website itself is also highly secure, with encryption of sensitive data, fraud detection, and verifications for every new member.

How It Works

Similar to eHarmony, which also requires a personality test, SilverSingles had us sign up for an account with an email address and password, and then asked for preferences in a partner, including their height, education level, and religion. There were also a few compatibility-type questions that asked us to select from various pictures of shapes and objects.

Once we completed our profile, we realized we needed a paid subscription to see profiles or message people. Once we provided our credit card information, we were able to match and message with people directly from the website.

Standout Features

Dating online can be scary. You never know who you’re really chatting with until you meet them. We appreciated, however, that SilverSingles verifies every new member before allowing them to create a profile. What does that mean? Real people check all profile photos and entries before they get uploaded to the website, ensuring there are no fake users. To protect against data breaches, the company also encrypts sensitive data and never shares it with third parties, unlike SeniorMatch, which works with third-party advertisers.

To block spam users, the company’s fraud team will investigate any activity that looks suspicious. That made us feel safe that we weren’t talking to any bots or bad actors, just single seniors like us looking for love!

Plans and Costs

We initially signed up for a free subscription, which, similar to eHarmony, did not let us see any pictures of matches. We also couldn’t message anyone, so to actually use the app requires a paid subscription. All the paid options provide the same features, such as unlimited messaging and the ability to view all member photos and see who visited your profile or read your messages. Like OurTime, the longer your subscription, the cheaper the per-month rate.

Unlike OurTime, which offers plans for as little as a week, the minimum with SilverSingles is three months — a bit more of a commitment (no pun intended). SilverSingles’ pricing is about average if you sign up for three months, but the 12-month plan is slightly overpriced at $19.95 per month. Since other websites, such as Christian Cafe, charge as little as $9.99, that seems a bit high for the cheapest option.

Drawbacks

Like eHarmony, the personality test on SilverSingles was quite long, asking which pictures we associate the most with (one was of desks of varying messiness; another was of shapes). We were asked standard questions such as our job and favorite dating activities, as well as odd questions such as our income bracket and how we would rate our own level of attractiveness.

Although SilverSingles brands itself as a senior site, it accepts anyone 18 or older. According to the company, 20 percent of its members are under age 50, which may not appeal to some seniors wanting to date other seniors.

Our Verdict

SilverSingles is a great option for people 50 or older who want to date someone around their age. If you want to keep your options open, you’ll get the best of both worlds at SilverSingles, since 20 percent of its users are under 50. SilverSingles is a safe way to meet other seniors in your area, with member verification and encryption of sensitive data.

To learn more about the site, read our SilverSingles review.

2. eHarmony - Best Matching Features

4.0 / 5

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What We Like Most:

• Large user base
• Free version available
• High-quality safety features
• Profiles verified via SMS

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Overview

You probably know about eHarmony from its TV commercials, which have been on for years. As of 2024, eHarmony is still one of the most popular dating sites for people 18 and older, including seniors. Its claim to fame is its compatibility quiz, which matches you not just by what you say you want in a partner, but also by whom you’re most compatible with.

The quiz is long and the subscriptions are pricey, but you’re paying to be matched with one of the biggest pools in the country, unlike more niche senior-specific websites like SilverSingles.

How It Works

When we visited eHarmony’s website, we couldn’t find any pricing information. Rather, we were urged to sign up for free and create an account. That’s when we took the compatibility quiz, which took about 20 minutes. It asked where we would ideally want to live and why we want a relationship, as well as questions about income, religion, height, and more.

Once we completed the quiz, we were taken to the subscriptions (detailed below). We could match with and message people with a free plan, but we had to buy a subscription to see photos. Maybe you’re less appearance-conscious than our team, but most people will end up paying something to use eHarmony.

Standout Features

The biggest standout feature of eHarmony is its compatibility quiz, which asked many detailed questions about our main reason for wanting a relationship, what we would do in certain scenarios, and, of course, basic information such as our job, height, income, and religion. The website even showed images and had us click the one we found most appealing. It showed everything from houses to flowers to random shapes.

We weren’t entirely sure what the images signified, but we were assured that eHarmony is more than just filling out a form. The algorithm tries to find not just who you say you want, but also who you’d be most compatible with.

Plans and Costs

We used eHarmony for free and were able to message people, but we couldn’t see any photos. Looks aren’t everything, but most people want to see photos before they message someone. If you’re in that group, you’ll want to upgrade to a Premium plan in either a six-month, one-year, or two-year package. eHarmony is one of the most expensive dating sites, reaching nearly $60 a month for a six-month package. Two years is by far the longest period I’ve seen from a dating site, and it won’t appeal to most people. If you want a more affordable service, check out OurTime.

Drawbacks

The main drawback of eHarmony is its price. Most dating apps cost between $15 and $40 per month, and eHarmony starts at $14.95 a month — but only if you sign up for two years, which is the longest period we’ve seen from any dating subscription. Most people want to be off the site after that long, so a two-year package isn’t appealing. There’s no one-month option, unlike with OurTime or SeniorMatch, and the shortest time period, six months, costs $59.90 a month for a total of nearly $360. The annual package is the most reasonable option at $19.95 a month, but not everyone will want to make a 12-month commitment for nearly $240.

Our Verdict

If you’re looking for The One and you’re willing to put in the work — namely a lengthy compatibility quiz — eHarmony is a great way to meet someone in your area. You’ll have the benefit of being in a large pond, and you’ll be able to sort by age if you want to meet someone in your peer group.

To learn more about the site, read our full eHarmony senior dating review.

3. OurTime - Best With Free Unlimited Likes

4.0 / 5

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What We Like Most:

• Quick sign-up process
• Free option
• Paid plans for only $12.99 per month
• Mandatory text verification

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Overview

OurTime is a dating website from the Match Group, which also owns Match.com, Hinge, and a slew of other dating websites. It’s available to anyone 18 or older, and, unlike eHarmony, it does not require a long personality test. We simply filled out information about ourselves and what we wanted from potential partners, and we started getting matches based on what we wrote.

How It Works

Unlike eHarmony, signing up for and using OurTime was very quick. We created an account using an email address, and then filled out some basic information: location, type of desired relationship, number of kids, and so on. One unique component of OurTime is the ability to set dealbreakers. If we wanted to be shown only Jewish men, for example, we could note that and set religion as a dealbreaker.

Once the process was complete, we added a photo and voíla — we started liking and matching with people. Actually seeing messages, however, required an upgrade from a free membership. Despite the number of likes and messages we received, we had to upgrade our membership to view other users’ photos.

Standout Features

OurTime’s free subscription gave us a ton of leeway without having to provide our credit card information. We could see unblurred photos and like as many people as we wanted. We also still got 12 Top Picks — people who OurTime thought we may like based on our profile and preferences. The Top Picks meant less time searching and more time liking people we thought were cute. Of course, actually messaging those people required a membership upgrade.

Plans and Costs

Like eHarmony, OurTime offers a completely free tier, but you won’t be able to message at all. If you want unlimited messaging and some other cool features, such as being able to see when someone reads your message, you can go with a Premium package, which starts at three months. The longer the term, the less the per-month cost.

OurTime is also the only dating site we’ve come across that offers a one-week subscription. Companies like SeniorMatch and Christian Cafe typically require at least a one-month subscription, so this is a great way to dip your toes into the waters of online dating. OurTime’s overall pricing is slightly lower than average, no matter whether you sign up for a week or a year.

Drawbacks

We appreciated how quickly we were able to make a profile on OurTime, but there was no personality test like with eHarmony or SilverSingles. That meant our Top Picks were rather superficial, based on traits such as height, education level, and job instead of actual compatibility. If you want to go deeper, we recommend a site like eHarmony, which has a lengthy compatibility quiz. It may take more work up front, but you’ll get better matches.

Our Verdict

Don’t want to take a long personality test? OurTime is a straightforward dating app that won’t take you long to sign up for. The Top Picks feature also makes meeting your perfect match even less labor-intensive. With prices starting at only $12.99 if you sign up for 12 months, OurTime won’t break the bank either.

To learn more about the site, read our full OurTime review.

4. SeniorMatch - Best Senior-Specific Site

3.5 / 5

What We Like Most:

• Accepts only adults 40 years old or above
• Can look for both romantic and platonic relationships
• Nearly 1.6 million active singles over age 50
• 6,000 active members per day

Overview

SeniorMatch is the only site on this list that has an age minimum other than 18. To have a profile on SeniorMatch, you must be 40 or over, and the site takes that very seriously by verifying your identity through a government ID. Not only does the site offer online dating, but it also has chat rooms and an area to post fun events — bringing your dating life from online to offline.

How It Works

SeniorMatch asked for an email address, age, location, height, ethnicity, and other demographic information. We also had to write at least 50 characters about ourselves. Once we created a profile, we were free to search based on gender, age range, and region.

For upgraded search functions and the ability to initiate messages, we had to buy a Premium subscription. Unlike with eHarmony and OurTime, however, we could receive and reply to messages with the free version. If you prefer to take the reins, you’ll probably want to upgrade to a Premium package. Another cool Premium feature is voice messages. It’s nice to hear someone’s voice rather than merely reading their words on a screen.

Standout Features

SeniorMatch is serious when it says it accepts only people ages 40 or over. How do we know? Because the website not only made a member of our team take a selfie video, but it also had them upload a government ID to prove their age. We couldn’t even access our profile until we uploaded the license. That’s the highest level of verification we’ve seen from a dating website. If you’re concerned about spam users, you’ll be safe with SeniorMatch.

Plans and Costs

SeniorMatch makes it short and sweet when it comes to subscriptions. With the free version, we could respond to, but not initiate, messages. We were also limited in terms of the filters we could use to search, and we missed out on nice touches like voice messages and the ability to browse anonymously and send unlimited “winks,” or canned responses.

The premium options come in one-, three-, or six-month packages, and prices are pretty reasonable compared to sites such as SilverSingles — even if you sign up for only one month.

Drawbacks

When we read SeniorMatch’s privacy policy, we were dismayed to see that it will collect information from your social media accounts if you “Like” the brand on Facebook. That information includes:

• Activities
• Check-ins
• Friends list
• Interests
• Location
• Photos
• Status updates

Third parties who host these social activities may also collect your IP address, geolocation data, and other personal information. If you want a company with more privacy, we recommend SilverSingles, which does not share any of your information with third parties.

Our Verdict

SeniorMatch is the best option for someone sure about dating only people 50 or older. We were blown away by its verification system, which blocks people under 50 from joining and makes sure no one is a spam bot. It’s also the only option on this list that allows for both romantic and platonic relationships, making it a great option if you want a partner or simply a friend.

5. Match.com - Best With In-Person Events

4.1 / 5

What We Like Most:

• Most commonly used site by U.S. online daters 50 or older
• Free membership option
• Ample in-person events
• Mandatory SMS verification

Overview

Match.com is the dating app seniors in the U.S. use the most, even though it’s open to anyone 18 or older. Daters 50 or older — who make up about 27 percent of the site’s users — are the fastest-growing demographic, according to statistics from Match. The site is also the only one on this list to host in-person events, which may be preferable to communicating online. Match is pricier than most, but, like with eHarmony, you’re paying for a much larger dating pool.

How It Works

Match had us create an account, and then enter our height, whether we wanted kids, and our smoking and drinking habits, among other information. We then outlined what we were looking for in a partner and whether it was a dealbreaker, similar to OurTime. We also chose topics we’re interested in from a list of pastimes, and filled out three open-ended questions. The questions — such as, “I know I’m dating an adult when…” — seemed aimed at younger users. Once we finished creating a profile, we could send a limited amount of messages and like as many people as we wanted. Messages were sent directly to our inbox, and we were alerted to everyone who “Super Liked” us — a step above “like.”

Standout Features

Match is the only site on this list that hosts its own in-person events, which are called, creatively, Match Events. They’re great if you’re not fully comfortable dating online and prefer face-to-face interaction. Match Events occur all over the country, and the website will email you an invitation if there are any events in your area. Make sure to RSVP quickly, though, since they tend to fill up. You could bring a friend with you to make you feel more comfortable, even if they’re not a Match member! Note, however, that the events are not included in your subscription and cost extra. Still, it’s a major perk if you want to meet a bunch of single people in your area in real life.

Plans and Costs

Match has one of the best free subscriptions of all the dating sites we’ve used. As long as you’re OK with not having unlimited messages, it’s a great way to begin your dating journey. If you’re ready for more dates, however, you can sign up for a premium package. Note that Match is one of the most expensive dating sites, though, probably because of its brand recognition. The minimum you’ll pay per month is $19.99, and that’s only if you sign up for a year.

Given Match’s popularity among seniors, however, the price may be worth it. After all, shouldn’t you be fishing where the fish are?

Drawbacks

Even though Match is the most popular app among the over-50 set, the profile questions seemed directed at younger daters. That seemed odd, given that 54 percent of online daters ages 50 to 64 and 44 percent of online daters ages 65 and up have used Match — more than any other app. So what’s the deal?

According to Match’s member statistics, one in four members is under 30 and nearly half are under 50. That leaves only about 27 percent in the 50-or-above crowd; SilverSingles, on the other hand, boasts an over-50 rate of 80 percent. Essentially, Match is the most-used website on this list, but the majority of its users are not seniors. Do you want to be a big fish in a small pond or a tiny fish in the ocean? It all depends on what you’re looking for. Match, however, says the 50-or-older age group is its fastest-growing demographic.

Our Verdict

If you want to cast the widest possible net, Match is the best option. Seniors in the U.S. use it the most by far, and it’s the only site on this list that offers in-person events. We love that Match, although it’s a website and app, features in-person interactions that allow you to meet multiple people at once and see if there’s chemistry.

To learn more about the service, read our Match senior dating review.