Does anyone still have a kik sex chat group that's actually active?

Started by Logan Wilson Free Dating & Apps Discussion
Logan Wilson Logan Wilson
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 1,578
#1

Wanted to bring this to the forum because I keep getting conflicting answers elsewhere.

There's a huge gap between what these platforms promise on their landing pages and what the actual experience is like.

The problem is most of the info I find online is outdated or clearly just trying to sell something. I want to hear from people who've actually used these things recently.

  • Always check for recent reviews, not just the homepage testimonials
  • Test the free tier thoroughly before paying anything
  • Never share your real phone number in early conversations

Even negative experiences are useful — helps narrow down what to avoid.

Jake_NYC Jake_NYC
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 1,427
#2

I had surprisingly good luck with one after months of nothing. Sometimes it just clicks randomly. Came across Datedesire recently — seemed worth a look.

Chloe Thompson Chloe Thompson
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 3,936
#3

Going to give a more detailed take since this gets oversimplified a lot.

I think people give up too fast. Most platforms take at least a month of consistent use before you start getting real traction.

Standard apps worth having in the rotation:

  • Facebook Dating
  • Plenty of Fish
  • Feeld
  • Coffee Meets Bagel

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Video call before any in-person meeting — non-negotiable
  • Never send money or gift cards to someone you haven't met
  • Use reverse image search on photos when something feels off
CadeL CadeL
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 3,909
#4

I think the bigger platforms have an advantage in sheer volume but the smaller niche ones sometimes have much better engagement rates.

Worth testing across a few mainstream options too: Feeld, Match, OkCupid. All have free tiers to start with.

Also been seeing Flamedate pop up — the layout looks cleaner than some older alternatives.

HunterV HunterV
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 4,542
#5

Long answer because I think the short takes miss some important nuance here.

The free vs paid debate is less important than people make it. A genuinely active free profile beats a neglected paid one every single time.

Standard apps worth having in the rotation:

  • Feeld
  • Hinge
  • Match
  • OkCupid
  • Tinder
  • Coffee Meets Bagel

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Never send money or gift cards to someone you haven't met
  • Meet first in a public place with people around
  • Keep your personal social accounts private until trust is established
  • Video call before any in-person meeting — non-negotiable
TylerK TylerK
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 4,465
#6

Going to give a more detailed take since this gets oversimplified a lot.

I think people give up too fast. Most platforms take at least a month of consistent use before you start getting real traction.

Standard apps worth having in the rotation:

  • Plenty of Fish
  • OkCupid
  • Hinge
  • Tinder
  • Bumble

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Use reverse image search on photos when something feels off
  • Never send money or gift cards to someone you haven't met
  • Keep your personal social accounts private until trust is established

Been keeping tabs on Rendate as well — seems like it has a decent active user base based on what I've seen.

Evelyn Moore Evelyn Moore
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 868
#7

Verification and safety features matter a lot more to me now than they did a few years ago. A lot can go wrong without them.

Zoey Clark Zoey Clark
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 2,270
#8

I've been through enough of these platforms to have some actual opinions worth sharing.

The pattern I keep seeing is that no single platform works for everyone. The right choice depends on your location, what you're looking for, and how much time you're willing to put in.

Standard apps worth having in the rotation:

  • Feeld
  • Plenty of Fish
  • Coffee Meets Bagel
  • Facebook Dating

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Meet first in a public place with people around
  • Video call before any in-person meeting — non-negotiable
  • Keep your personal social accounts private until trust is established
  • Tell a friend where you're going and check in

Been keeping tabs on Datewander as well — seems like it has a decent active user base based on what I've seen.

EllieE EllieE
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 3,377
#9

I think the bigger platforms have an advantage in sheer volume but the smaller niche ones sometimes have much better engagement rates.

Worth testing across a few mainstream options too: Facebook Dating, Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel. All have free tiers to start with.

FinleyO FinleyO
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 3,924
#10

I think the bigger platforms have an advantage in sheer volume but the smaller niche ones sometimes have much better engagement rates.

Worth testing across a few mainstream options too: Plenty of Fish, Bumble, Feeld, Tinder. All have free tiers to start with.

Hannah Lee Hannah Lee
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,047
#11

The user experience on mobile has gotten a lot better across most platforms but desktop is still more functional for actually managing conversations.

RyanB RyanB
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 2,918
#12

Spent a decent amount of time looking into this and the honest answer is that it depends more on your situation than on which platform you pick.

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