đĄ Key Takeaways: * JDate offers an established platform for Jewish dating with premium features starting at $29.99/month, though younger users and those outside major cities may find limited matches compared to mainstream dating apps. * The platform provides detailed search filters for Jewish affiliations (Hasidic, Conservative, Reform, etc.) and welcomes non-Jewish users interested in Jewish dating, but user reviews indicate concerns about inactive profiles and limited customer support. * While JDate's interface includes modern features like "LookBook" (similar to Tinder's swiping mechanism) and profile spotlighting options, the site performs best when used alongside other dating platforms to maximize match potential. * The dating site maintains profile verification and photo approval requirements (24-48 hour review period). * Premium membership benefits include unlimited messaging, anonymous browsing, read receipts, and full photo access, though free users can still create profiles and respond to messages from paid members. If you're a Jewish single looking for love, you may have heard of JDate - a dating site that has been around for over 20 years. But with the rise of newer Jewish dating apps [/jewish-dating-sites-and-apps/], is JDate still worth considering? This comprehensive JDate review has everything you need to know to make an informed decision, from how it works and who's using it to pricing and premium features. JDATE REVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS * How Good Is JDate? * Who Uses JDate? * How Much Does JDate Cost Per Month? * JDate Users Describe Their Experience * Creating A Profile On JDate * Struggling To Find Incredible Jewish Singles On Dating Sites & Apps? Read on to find out if JDate is the right dating platform for you. Data-backed discovery: After testing 1,000+ profile variations, we've identified the bio that outperforms everything else by 3x. We typically reserve it for our $2,500 clients. Download it free (limited-time access). HOW GOOD IS JDATE? JDate isn't the only dating site catering to Jewish singles - it's now competing with newer dating apps like Lox Club [/lox-dating-app-reviews/] and JSwipe [/ultimate-jswipe-review/]. While JDate has a well-established user base, Lox Club and JSwipe offer a more modern approach to Jewish dating. Lox Club, for example, uses an exclusive membership model and personal matchmakers to help users find compatible partners. JSwipe, on the other hand, is a mobile app that has gained popularity among younger Jewish singles. Ultimately, the right Jewish dating platform for you will depend on your personal preferences and dating goals. Here at VIDA Select [https://consult.vidaselect.com/], our dating experts have found the quality of matches on JDate can be high. But the quantity isn't - especially if you're under 35 and/or not living in a large city like New York. As with any niche dating site, JDate's user base simply can't compare to a more general option like Match.com [/match-reviews/]. In fact, youâll likely find more Jewish singles near you on Match.com by setting the âfaithâ filter to Jewish. But JDate does have one advantage over mainstream dating sites: the ability to screen for people who fit your ideal partner criteria exactly. JDate's search filters can get very specific. JDate is easy to navigate and intuitive to use, and it has a companion dating app for Android & iOS. But there arenât a lot of features compared to more popular dating platforms, so it may not be the best dating app for you. On JDate, you set your search criteria in the âDiscovery Preferences,â then check out the results in the âBrowseâ section where you can see whoâs âNewâ, âOnlineâ, and close by (via âDistanceâ). You can also search based on Match % to determine compatibility. To compete with common dating app experiences, JDate added a âLookBookâ feature. You check out profiles of singles who meet your search criteria one at a time, and can either âlikeâ or âpassâ just as you would on Tinder [/tinder-reviews/] or Bumble [/bumble-app-reviews/]. Whenever a âlikeâ is mutual, both people will be notified of the match. However, if youâre in an area without a lot of users, youâll quickly notice the profiles in the âLookBookâ are identical to the matches in your âBrowseâ section. One of the main JDate complaints, mentioned across multiple review platforms from PissedConsumer [https://jdate.pissedconsumer.com/complaints/RT-P.html] to Yelp [https://www.yelp.com/biz/jdate-los-angeles], seems to be a general lack of matches, with an abundance of old and inactive profiles. Of course, thatâs a common complaint about any niche dating site simply because the numbers arenât there. So if you decide to give JDate a try, use it in conjunction with a more popular dating site [/best-dating-sites/]. Apart from fewer users than you might find elsewhere, other complaints you might find include JDate reviews include: * Glitches in the app, especially across devices * Long profile verification times * Fake profiles Positive reviews from JDate users mentioned how easy it is to use and the interesting people they've met on the platform. But in general, online the negative JDate reviews tend to outweigh the positive ones. JDate has a 3.5 out 5 star rating on the App Store, 1.5 stars on Google Play, 2.5 stars on Trustpilot and 1.5 stars on sitejabber. QUICK JDATE FACTS * Dating Site: JDate is an online platform for Jewish singles to meet and find a spark of romance. * Search Filters: Users can filter their searches by Jewish affiliations (e.g. Hasidic, Conservative, Reform) and other specific critiera. * Paid Memberships: JDate subscriptions are available at 1-month, 3-month or 6-month lengths. * Customer Service: You can submit a request via their support page [https://support.jdate.com/hc/en-us/requests/new], or search for answers on the JDate help page [https://support.jdate.com/hc/en-us]. If you are having accessibility issues due to a disability, you can call the customer service line (1-877 453 3861) or email accessibility@jdate.com. WHO USES JDATE? JDate is an international dating site available in 5 languages (English, Hebrew, French, German and Spanish), with users spread out all across the globe. Itâs part of the Spark Networks family [https://www.spark.net/our-portfolio], which includes other niche dating sites and apps like JSwipe [/ultimate-jswipe-review/], Elite Singles [/elite-singles-reviews-cost/], Zoosk [/zoosk-review/], SilverSingles [/silversingles-review/] and Christian Mingle [/christian-mingle-reviews/]. The majority of users are seeking a long term relationship, and JDateâs age range runs to an older demographic. Younger Jewish singles tend to favor JSwipe. David Yarus, who is the dating siteâs âGlobal Ambassadorâ and the founder of JSwipe, once described JDateâs core demographic as âolder and set on finding the oneâ while JSwipeâs users tend to be people who are just âdipping their footâ into the dating world. DO YOU HAVE TO BE JEWISH TO BE ON JDATE? Despite its name, JDate isnât just for Jewish singles. Yarus told Refinery29 that anyone interested in meeting Jewish people is welcome [https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/05/228202/non-jews-on-jdate-jswipe]: > Ultimately, we have been very intentional in fostering more refined, digital dating within the Jewish community or for those who celebrate the Jewish culture. But itâs so important that we recognize and honor the universality of the world. I would hope and welcome anyone who is interested in finding someone Jewish to feel comfortable using JDate or JSwipe. HOW MUCH DOES JDATE COST PER MONTH? A premium membership to JDate costs $59.99 for a single month, $44.99/month if you sign up for 3 months, or $29.99/month if you invest in a 6-month subscription. You can use JDate for free, but what you can do without being a paid member is limited. Free users can: * Set up a profile * Add up to 6 photos * Browse singles and see their primary photo * Receive suggested matches via email * Read and respond to messages sent from Premium members Without a paid subscription your ability to communicate is limited. For instance, you canât send an icebreaker message [/online-dating-first-message/] to a potential match whose profile intrigues you. Here are the main features that come with a JDate subscription: * You can exchange messages with anyone, regardless of their membership level * Browse profiles anonymously * Hide your online status * See who has viewed and âlikedâ your profile * Message read receipts * View all of a userâs photos (free users can only see the primary photo) JDate also offers a pay-per-use Spotlight feature, which is similar to a âBoostâ on Tinder [/tinder-boost/] or Match.com [/match-boost/] â basically, it makes your profile more visible. When the Spotlight feature is activated, your profile will appear at the top of your matchesâ âBrowseâ section, with a blue banner: You donât have to be a premium member to use it, and the cost depends on how long you want the feature to last: Now that you know what it costs, let's take a look at what real users have to say in their JDate reviews. JDATE USERS DESCRIBE THEIR EXPERIENCE As youâll find with many dating platforms, online reviews for JDate tend to be all over the board. On TrustPilot, JDate has a 1.7-star rating [https://www.trustpilot.com/review/jdate.com] out of 5 possible, based on less than 20 reviews. Common JDate complaints included the price of the memberships and a lack of customer support: One user deemed it both "horrifying" and "costly" in a 1-star review: > "I spent $36 looking through profiles. They allow non Jews on the site, they don't even attempt to get close to your age range or miles you'll travel to meet someone, it's insane. I absolutely hated it." Another disappointment user who gave the dating platform a single star complained the tech support was non-existent: > "There was a bug where it showed I had an unread message, but on entering the messages there was nothing there. I reported it, got a standard reply that they are working on it and more than a year later nothing had happened." > > Another common JDate complaint was the number of fake profiles. In her honest JDate review, this user claimed that "every person who messaged me was a fake." > "One posed as a local businessman with a phony story, lifting profile photos from a South American movie star. This was one of several. The resumes sounded too good to be true... If you are an established professional you are a target for potential cat fishing." In yet another 1-star review, this user proclaimed the site "totally fake": > "I rejoined this site a few months ago after a gap of some years. No one has replied to a single flirt or message. When I signed up recently, there was a flurry of people who responded on the first day, none of whom had anything in common with me and some were little short of rude. This level of exploitation of genuine people is sad and shocking." In the lone 5-star review, one user said she had "a pretty good experience with this site so far." Over on Yelp, JDate has a 1.1-star rating based on 80+ user reviews [https://www.yelp.com/biz/jdate-los-angeles]. As on Trustpilot, there was only a single 5-star review. The glowing review was from Sheryl C, who said that "after trying Jdate many times I finally met my beshert... he finally popped the big one! Now I am a fiance! Finally!" Otherwise, users who reviewed JDate on Yelp mentioned similar complaints about a lack of customer support and the price of the memberships. Over on Reddit, several reviewers mentioned meeting their spouse on JDate - but most said that was years ago. One user met his wife â18 years ago on itâ and another said âmy husband and I met on it in 2006.â As with any dating platform, user reviews tend to be a mixed bag. While they may give you a taste of common complaints and the level of customer service you can expect to receive, success on a dating app largely depends on the effort you put into your profile, photos, and messages. So let's talk about... CREATING A PROFILE ON JDATE You can create a JDate profile [/jdate1] via Facebook or using an email address. If you choose the Facebook route, all the usual information like your gender, birthday, location, and photos will automatically transfer. When you sign up with an email address, youâll provide all the basics. JDATE PHOTOS JDate requires users to upload at least one photo, and youâre not able to proceed in the set up process until that step is completed. But donât just lead with any old photo as your primary profile pic [/profile-pic/]⊠For the best results, follow the rules of our dating experts: 1. Opt for a pic where youâre looking directly at the camera lens with nothing blocking your face. Thatâs the best way to spark an instant feeling of connection. 2. Keep your primary photo simple, and crop it to headshot proportions (i.e. mid-torso and up). 3. Make sure itâs a high-quality, clear photo with flattering lighting. If youâre not sure what picture to choose for your JDate profile, check out these online dating photo tips [/profile-pic/]! Every uploaded photo goes through an approval process. This typically takes 24 to 48 hours. But you can set up the rest of your profile in the interim. Next, either display your real first name or a nickname. Then fill in your height, religion, occupation, education, college and whether you have and/or want kids. JDATE PROFILE Most importantly, thereâs an âAbout Youâ section where you describe yourself. Remember, singles on JDate are looking for someone who is relationship material, so use this opportunity to highlight your best qualities in a conversational way. For example, this tells her you are a positive person with a good, fulfilling job without stating it outright: This was written by one of the dating experts at VIDA Select. Talk to a dating expert now! [https://qualify.vidaselect.com/>] The next part is easier. Choose a list of interests from a selection of menus: The next step is where you define who youâre looking for, which will become your âDiscovery Preferences.â This will determine whose profiles you see in your Browse and LookBook sections. Keep in mind, your âDiscovery Preferencesâ can be changed at any point. Once youâve got that squared away, youâre up and running. Itâs time to browse those potential matches and start connecting! 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