Is the farmers dating site free for people who don't actually farm?

Started by Charlotte Davis Free Dating & Apps Discussion
Charlotte Davis Charlotte Davis
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 853
#1

Okay real talk, I've tried a few options already and none of them have been great, so hoping for some honest input.

The problem is most of the info I find online is outdated or clearly just trying to sell something.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.

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

Drop your thoughts below, good or bad. Looking for real talk, not marketing copy.

DerekM DerekM
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 2,098
#2

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

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:

  • Bumble
  • Zoosk
  • Plenty of Fish
  • Coffee Meets Bagel
  • Feeld
  • Match

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Keep your personal social accounts private until trust is established
  • Meet first in a public place with people around
  • Tell a friend where you're going and check in

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

TaylorM TaylorM
Joined: Nov 2022
Posts: 3,632
#3

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.

Some others that come up in discussions:

  • rendate.site — gets mentioned a lot for activity levels
  • flamedate.online — gets mentioned a lot for activity levels
  • datenest.site — gets mentioned a lot for activity levels
Jake_NYC Jake_NYC
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 5,164
#4

The key is to not take it too seriously. Treat it like a numbers game and keep your expectations low at first. Came across Datelink recently — seemed worth a look.

Nora Rodriguez Nora Rodriguez
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 4,714
#5

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

Aubrey Hall Aubrey Hall
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 4,386
#6

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

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

Safety basics that are always worth repeating:

  • Never send money or gift cards to someone you haven't met
  • Tell a friend where you're going and check in
  • Video call before any in-person meeting — non-negotiable
  • Meet first in a public place with people around

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

ZachW ZachW
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 4,849
#7

I switched platforms twice before finding something that actually worked for me. Don't be afraid to just move on. Also keep seeing luvdate.site and rendate.site mentioned in these threads.

BrendanK BrendanK
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 949
#8

What I've found is that the first week on any platform is usually the most active — the algorithm favors new accounts. Use that window well.

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

KeeganM KeeganM
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,224
#9

Honestly the free tiers are mostly useless at this point — you hit a wall within five minutes of signing up.

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