đĄ Key Takeaways: * OkCupid offers a free version where users can create their profile, search for matches, and send/receive messages. However, premium features are available with an upgrade to one of their paid subscriptions. * The free nature of the platform may lead to an increase in fake profiles and less serious daters to sift through â in comparison to paid dating sites. * It is accessible to a diverse user base, supporting a variety of sexual orientations and gender identities to choose from. * OkCupid reviews are mixed across platforms â based on user ratings. Some sites, like the App store (4.3 stars), rate the dating app highly, while other sites like Trustpilot (1.2 stars) have it with a much lower rating.  * Keep in mind users should upload at least one photo (though 3-7 photos is recommended), and choose prompts to showcase your personality and interests in a captivating way. Are you considering joining OkCupid [/okcupid-guide/] to find love or meaningful connections? In this comprehensive OkCupid review, we'll dive deep into the ins and outs of this popular and inclusive dating platform. From setting up your profile and choosing the perfect photos to understanding the difference between Basic and Premium memberships, we've got you covered. We'll also share valuable tips and tricks to make your experience on OkCupid even more rewarding. PROS AND CONS OF OKCUPID Like any dating app, OkCupid has its advantages and disadvantages. This list will make it easy for you to decide if it's worthy of signing up, and even more importantly, paying for. OKCUPID PROS: * Searching for matches and sending/receiving messages doesnât require a subscription, making OkCupid one of the best free dating sites out there. * Has two levels of paid membership that are packed with useful premium features. * With 20+ sexual orientations and 12 gender identities to choose from, OkCupid is literally the dating site for everyone. * Founded by Christian Rudder, Chris Coyne, Sam Yagan, and Max Krohn way back in 2004, plenty of R&D has gone into making OkCupid one of 2024's most popular dating sites. It is now part of the Match Group portfolio. * The dating app attracts a huge variety of interesting singles - itâs kind of like hanging out at a funky bar in a college town. Youâll see everything from artsy, edgy & creative to attractive, ambitious young professionals. OKCUPID CONS: * Since anyone can create a profile and send messages for free, some people on the site arenât serious about actually meeting someone. You may also encounter more fake profiles than you might on a paid dating site. * Although you can find singles searching for a long-term relationship, overall OkCupid has a more casual vibe compared to dating platforms like Match [/ultimate-guide-to-match/], Hinge [/hinge-guide/] or Bumble [/bumble-guide/]. If youâre 30+ and looking for someone to meet the parents, OkCupid may not be the best dating site to try first. OKCUPID REVIEW VERDICT Is OkCupid good? Yes - OkCupid is a good dating site. Since you can create a profile, search for matches, and message people for free, you have nothing to lose by giving OkCupid a try. OkCupid is especially popular with singles in their 30s to 40s [https://www.businessofapps.com/data/tinder-statistics/#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%2050,have%20not%20been%20made%20available.&text=As%20of%20Q4%202019%2C%20Match,available%20in%20over%2040%20languages.], so if youâre serious about finding high-quality matches in that age bracket, upgrading to a premium membership could be a good investment. OKCUPID REVIEW ROUND-UP On the App Store, OKCupid has a 4.3 rating [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/okcupid-dating-date-singles/id338701294]. The posted reviews ranged from glowing recommendations like âI just met the most beautiful woman who takes my breath awayâ to the usual complaints that plague any free dating site like âThere are zero people or profiles from my area." Many of the 5 star reviews mentioned that OKCupid helped them find someone special like these: Individuals who rated the app with 1-star shared issues about premium pricing and subscription concerns: And at least one person mentioned being banned for no reason by saying,âI was looking forward to getting a match. The next day I go to the app and all of a sudden they log me out. I try to log back in and it keeps saying error meaning they banned my account for absolutely no reason.â  OKCupid received a 3.4-star rating [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.okcupid.okcupid&hl=en_US] on Google Play based on over 6,000 reviews. Of the positive reviews, users shared that the app worked well and that they were able to connect with âgenuine peopleâ as these two reviewers: Many of the 1 and 2-star reviews mentioned the app showing potential matches outside of their area: TrustPilot's OkCupid review [https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.okcupid.com], on the other hand, ranks the app with only a 1.2-star rating based on user feedback. The majority of reviews were only 1-star with several users having complaints about paying for subscriptions similar to those on the App Store.  While several others mentioned that the site had an excessive number of scammers:  And one individual shared, âA lot of scammers with good profiles and decent pictures. You have to check by Google photo. I have found many of them lying about their age, marital situation, and many other things.â  OKCUPID IS DTF OkCupidâs progressive âDTFâ ad campaign also received media attention and has been reviewed around the web. Instead of the acronymâs traditional meaning, OkCupid created slogans like âDTFall Head Over Heels.â As OkCupidâs CMO Melissa Hobley told AdWeek [https://www.adweek.com/creativity/okcupid-cmo-says-its-dtf-campaign-boosted-buzz-50-but-isnt-welcome-everywhere/]: > "The insight driving this campaign was that this phrase, DTF, is one that is typically used as a label on young women, one that they have no say or no voice in. Certainly, this campaign was birthed in the era of âMe Tooâ and in a year thatâs really important for women." But some intended outlets found the ads more offensive than empowering, with organizations like the Chicago Transit Authority and New York Subway refusing to display some (or all) of the ads. OKCUPID REVIEW: PRICE TAG & PREMIUM FEATURES One of the reasons for OkCupidâs popularity is the fact that itâs a fully functioning free dating site. You can create a profile, read/send messages, and search for matches without paying a dime. But if you want useful perks like being able to see which local singles âlikedâ your profile, youâll have to pay for a subscription. There are two upgrade levels available - âBasicâ and âPremium.â (The paid memberships used to be called âA-Listâ). OkCupid Basic includes these benefits: * Sending unlimited likes * Specifying a particular search criterion as a "dealbreaker" * Undo your "passes" * Checking out all your intros at once * No ads Pricing can vary depending on your location. But you can expect to spend somewhere in the neighborhood of $34.99 to use OkCupid Basic for a single month, or $23.33 a month when you sign up for 3 months at once. The price drops to $17.49 per month if you commit to 6 months. Note the OkCupid app does not seem to offer Basic anymore, you'll need to login via the online version to purchase it. OkCupid Premium includes all of the Basic features plus: * Seeing everyone who has already "liked" your OkCupid profile. * 3 weekly SuperLikes * Unlimited Activity Reports * Revealing all a potential match's question answers, not just the ones you've both answered. OkCupid Premium costs around $49.99 for a single month. Subscribe for 3 months and it's $29.99 per month or $22.49 per month when you have a 6-month subscription. But again, pricing is market-dependent. For instance, some users have reported a $39.99 price tag for a single month subscription to Premium, with a 3-month subscription costing $26.66 monthly or $19.99 monthly for a 6-month one. Not sure if paying for OkCupid is a good idea? See if upgrading is worth the investment [/okcupid-a-list-premium/] for a guy in your particular situation, but for now, hereâs a quick overview: CONSIDER PREMIUM IF: * Youâre in your early 30s to mid 40s. Around half of OkCupidâs users [https://www.businessofapps.com/data/tinder-statistics/#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%2050,have%20not%20been%20made%20available.&text=As%20of%20Q4%202019%2C%20Match,available%20in%20over%2040%20languages.] are in the 30-49 age bracket. Around 25% of users are under 30, and the rest over 50. * Youâre in a more populated area. * Youâre serious about starting a relationship. CONSIDER BASIC IF: * Youâre budget conscious but want to concentrate only on potential matches who truly meet your criteria. * Youâre in a more populated area. DONâT BOTHER UPGRADING IF: * Youâre in a remote location with a smaller dating pool. * You donât check your dating accounts very often. Want to meet more attractive women on OkCupid? Check out these tips and tricks [/okcupid-a-list-premium/] to make sure all those extra features pay off! OKCUPID REVIEW: SETTING UP YOUR PROFILE You can create an account by going to OkCupid's website [https://www.okcupid.com/] and clicking "Join", or by downloading the dating app for iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/okcupid-online-dating-app/id338701294] at the App Store or Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.okcupid.okcupid&hl=en_US] on Google Play. Navigating the OkCupid sign-up process is incredibly easy. First, you choose your sexual orientation from 12 options, including straight, gay, demisexual, pansexual, and questioning. Choosing your gender is equally inclusive, with over 20 options ranging from woman or man to androgynous, genderqueer, intersex, transgender, etc. You can also display which pronouns you use on your profile. Next up is your birthdate, country, zip code, email, and password - and then boom, youâre a member. Then you'll be prompted to choose what type of relationship you're looking for, whether or not you're open to non-monogamy, and what your ideal partner's age range is. OKCUPID PHOTOS Gone are the days of photo-less profiles on OkCupid. Now you have to upload at least one to make it past the profile setup process. Photos are arguably the most important piece of your OkCupid profile, so choose a range of 3-7 where you look equally attractive. Itâs almost impossible to look equally good in 8+ photos. It only takes one bad photo to turn someone off. At the same time, using at least 3 is important because itâs hard to look like a well-rounded, interesting person in just 1 or 2 pictures. For essential advice on choosing an attention-getting photo lineup for OkCupid, check these research-based dating photo tips [/profile-pic/]! OKCUPID PROFILE PROMPTS & MATCHING QUESTIONS OkCupidâs profiles are a bit different than what youâll find on sites like Match.com and Plenty of Fish. Youâll first be asked to introduce yourself: You'll need to put something here to get through the set-up process, but you can always change it later. Next, youâll get the opportunity to answer multiple-choice questions to help determine who your compatible matches will be. You answer the question for yourself, and then for your ideal match. You can also specify how important it is for you to share the same answer, and add additional details in a text box. For instance: OkCupid Premium members can see all of a potential match's question answers. That's handy because it gives you even more intel into their personality, likes and dislikes. Any details you gather can inspire your icebreaker (or as OkCupid calls them, your "Intro"). OKCUPID PROMPTS From that point, you can start checking out your matches, but to get the best results on OkCupid you'll want to finish your profile first. Potential matches have to âlikeâ your profile in order to exchange messages with you, so consider it mandatory to put some effort in. Overall, your OkCupid profile consists of 9 different sections, with the capability to add more topics if youâd like. For each topic, you can choose which prompt youâd like to answer from a simple pull-down menu of 5 or 6 choices: You donât have to fill out any more of the prompts, but you never know what might spark an attraction so it's a good idea to complete at least a few more sections. The first two prompts you answer will be visible on your profile, and sheâll have the option of clicking â+moreâ to see the rest of it. Your answers should instantly capture her curiosity and make her want to know more about you. Highlighting a few irresistible traits is sure-fire way to boost your attractiveness. If she likes what she sees, sheâll keep reading. Use one of these OkCupid profile examples for guys [/okcupid-profile-examples/] as inspiration! Remember, when sheâs reading these sections sheâs going to imagine what itâs like to spend time with you so describe yourself and your hobbies in an interesting way. Instead of a boring list of adjectives or nouns like âIâm adventurous, funny, and ambitious, and I like skiing and travelâ tell her a story that illustrates those qualities. Showing rather than telling is way more attractive [http://ebm.bmj.com/content/early/2015/02/09/ebmed-2014-110101.full]. Here's another example of a good OkCupid self-summary answer: Once you've completed your profile, you can answer more of the Match Questions if you want. Answering the additional questions is worth your time, because the more you answer, the higher your match percentage with other compatible users can be. Resist the urge to check the âany of the aboveâ box - that basically takes your answer out of the equation. FINDING MATCHES ON OKCUPID You can find singles in Discover and Questions who match the criteria you specified in the âLooking Forâ section of your profile. OkCupid no longer has a traditional search like Match does, so the matches you see will be determined by the preferences you specify there. And it pays to fill out your own profile completely because that will unlock more of the preference categories. OKCUPID DISCOVER In the Discover section, you'll see potential matches chosen for you by the siteâs algorithm. They are sorted into 10 different categories, or as OkCupid calls them: Stacks. As OkCupid CEO Ariel Charytan explained to CNET [https://www.cnet.com/news/okcupids-mobile-redesign-gives-daters-a-new-way-to-sort-through-profiles/]: > We know that daters are looking for different things at different times, and we want to empower people on OkCupid to choose their own preferences as they match on what matters to them. As you're browsing through your Stack feeds, you can "Pass", "Like" or "SuperLike" anyone you find there. Like Hinge [/hinge-guide/], OkCupid lets you comment on a specific part of someoneâs profile. Just tap the âIntroâ button to send your message. This sends your comment with your âLikeâ. Or you can just âLikeâ the profile if you donât want to include a message. These OkCupid Stacks are free to look at: * Recommended * Cupid's Picks [/cupids-picks-okcupid/] * Match % * Pro-Choice * Passport * Online * Nearby * SuperLikes CUPID PICKS ON OKCUPID Cupid's Picks [/cupids-picks-okcupid/] are the same premise as Tinder's Top Picks [/tinder-picks/]. These are users the algorithm has identified as mutually compatible based on your preferences, their preferences and questions that you've answered the same way. Just like on Tinder, Cupid's Picks change daily. OKCUPID PASSPORT The Passport Stack lets you connect with people all over the world. OKCUPID SUPERLIKES The SuperLikes [/okcupid-superlike/] feed shows you anyone who has sent you one. And when you SuperLike someone on OkCupid, you'll appear there for them. All users get a free weekly SuperLike that replenishes on Sunday. (And no, you can't stockpile free SuperLikes. If you don't use it during the week, you'll still just have one come Sunday.) Premium subscribers get 3 SuperLikes per week. SuperLikes on OkCupid cost $3.49 each when you buy 2, $1.53 each when you buy 15, or $1.33 each when you buy 30. Pricing may change slightly depending on where you live. When you SuperLike someone, you can choose to include a message along with it. OKCUPID BOOSTS Users can purchase OkCupid Boosts [/okcupid-boost/] to increase the visibility of their profiles for 30 minutes. There's also a longer option, called a SuperBoost, that runs from 3 to 12 hours. A regular boost costs between $4.99 and $6.99 depending on how many you buy at once. The 3-hour SuperBoost starts at $29.99 and the price goes up from there. OKCUPID QUESTIONS In the Questions section, youâll find profiles of singles who may be of interest to you based on what youâve both chosen to include in your profiles. You can also do things like a keyword search for common interests, or filter for matches who answered a question in a certain way: OkCupid Basic & Premium members have the option to filter all the profiles they see by specifying match preferences as a dealbreaker: Once you've "liked" a profile, you have the option to send an "Intro" to them. If your match responds to your intro, or likes your profile back, then you and your match can exchange messages. Your Intro is essentially an icebreaker, so you'll want to ask an engaging question that's fun to think about and easy to answer. Check out these icebreaker ideas [/tinder-conversation-starters/] for inspiration! THE FASTEST WAY TO MEET GREAT MATCHES ON OKCUPID OkCupid is a popular and inclusive dating platform that offers a wide range of features to help users find compatible matches. By taking the time to craft an engaging profile, answer match questions, and utilize the platform's various features, users can increase their chances of finding meaningful connections. Or, if you want to maximize your success on OkCupid without doing all the hard work of optimizing your profile and sending compelling messages that your matches want to respond to, consider hiring a virtual dating assistant. VIDA Select's modern dating experts [https://www.vidaselect.com] been finding high-quality dates for singles just like you since 2009, and you donât have to do any of the work! All you do is show up for the dates. Intrigued? Click here to find out how to meet the partner of your dreams! [https://www.vidaselect.com]
