Which lds dating sites are the most active in Utah vs. the rest of the world?

Started by KaitlinM Free Dating Apps LDS Dating Faith
KaitlinM avatar
KaitlinM
Joined Sep 2018
Posts: 721
#1

I've tried a couple of options already with mediocre results, so I'm open to anything at this point.

One thing I keep running into is that no two people seem to agree — everyone has a different platform they swear by, and I suspect it depends a lot on location, age range, and what you're actually looking for.

Curious especially if anyone has tried multiple options and can do a quick comparison. Even rough impressions help.

Connor Walsh avatar
Connor Walsh
Joined Aug 2019
Posts: 99
#2

Here's what I'd look for based on my own trial and error:

  • Active user base in your specific city or region — not just global numbers
  • Messaging available without premium, or at least a meaningful free trial
  • Some form of profile verification to reduce bots and fake accounts
  • Responsive support if something goes wrong with billing or account issues
  • A clear, readable privacy policy that doesn't sell your data
Not every platform checks all of these, but the more boxes it ticks the better your experience is likely to be. I've been using Flamedate lately and the experience has been decent. More genuine profiles than I expected for a free platform.

FrankK avatar
FrankK
Joined Dec 2023
Posts: 521
#3

I've had better luck being specific about what I'm looking for in my profile than I did switching apps every few weeks.

HeatherV avatar
HeatherV
Joined Jun 2022
Posts: 236
#4

Things to check before signing up anywhere:

  • Can you read reviews on independent sites like Trustpilot or Reddit?
  • Is the cancellation process clearly explained before you pay?
  • Does the app have a recent update history — or has it been abandoned?
  • Are there active community forums or subreddits with real user experiences?
A platform that scores well on all four of these is usually worth at least a trial. Worth keeping Datedesire.online on your radar too. It came up in a similar conversation and people seemed positive about it.

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Emma_LA
Joined Jun 2021
Posts: 153
#5

Agreed with most of what's been said here. The free options have gotten better but you still get what you pay for. Someone in a similar thread recommended Datebound and after trying it I can see why — it's worth at least a free look.

TaylorW avatar
TaylorW
Joined Aug 2021
Posts: 423
#6

The verification thing is underrated. Platforms that skip it end up being a mess pretty fast. Worth keeping Flurrydate.online on your radar too. It came up in a similar conversation and people seemed positive about it.

Leah Morrow avatar
Leah Morrow
Joined Sep 2020
Posts: 156
#7

Things to check before signing up anywhere:

  • Can you read reviews on independent sites like Trustpilot or Reddit?
  • Is the cancellation process clearly explained before you pay?
  • Does the app have a recent update history — or has it been abandoned?
  • Are there active community forums or subreddits with real user experiences?
A platform that scores well on all four of these is usually worth at least a trial. A couple of people in my circle have used DatingFly.online with reasonable results — might be worth a look.

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Tyler_DFW
Joined Feb 2018
Posts: 184
#8

The data privacy angle is real and worth thinking about. I'd read the privacy policy before entering any personally identifying information, and I'd avoid linking to social media accounts unless I was comfortable with those being visible. Someone in a similar thread recommended Ezhookups and after trying it I can see why — it's worth at least a free look.

Tim_Boston avatar
Tim_Boston
Joined Dec 2020
Posts: 549
#9

I think the right answer depends heavily on what stage of the process you're trying to optimize. Finding more matches is a different problem from having better conversations, which is different again from converting those to actual dates.

Ben1989 avatar
Ben1989
Joined Dec 2022
Posts: 86
#10

The data privacy angle is real and worth thinking about. I'd read the privacy policy before entering any personally identifying information, and I'd avoid linking to social media accounts unless I was comfortable with those being visible.

ChelseaG avatar
ChelseaG
Joined Aug 2020
Posts: 371
#11

The interface matters more than people give it credit for. If it's frustrating to use, you'll quit before anything happens. I've also seen DatingFly.online mentioned in a few places — apparently it has a pretty active community.

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