How we score
When we review and evaluate a dating site or dating app, the service receives an overall rating on a scale of 0 to 5. The overall rating is an average of five individual ratings provided within the following parameters:
- User-friendliness
- Features
- Activity
- Seriousness
- Price
Table of Contents
In the following, we will go through the five parameters and explain the aspects that we prioritize within each of them.
Our five review criteria
- User-friendliness
User-friendliness is crucial for ensuring that users have a positive experience with a dating site or app. We particularly emphasize the importance of an intuitive platform with features that are easy to use. We also assess whether the layout and design of the site contribute to a positive user experience.
- Features
When evaluating a dating site or app, we examine the features it offers. A dating service can be minimalistic, providing only the essential features, or it can offer a plethora of tools to facilitate connections with other users.
However, having numerous features does not necessarily lead to a high score, as these features should contribute positively and not just serve as filler. Therefore, we also assess whether the features are relevant and genuinely assist the user in their quest for a partner.
- Activity
When examining the activity on a dating site or app, we primarily focus on two aspects: the number of users of the service and the activity level of those users.
If there are no users on the site, naturally, there will be no activity. Conversely, a dating site or app can have a large user base, but if these users are not actively engaging on the platform, the activity level will be considered low.
- Seriousness
When assessing the seriousness of a dating site or app, we consider the intentions of its user base. While some services are designed to foster long-term relationships, others cater to those seeking more casual encounters.
It’s important to note that a platform dedicated to casual hookups does not automatically earn a low seriousness rating. Instead, we recognize that users can have sincere intentions, even in the pursuit of non-committal connections. When reviewing a hookup site, we gauge the earnestness of its users in their search for consensual and transparent short-term interactions, acknowledging that seriousness is multifaceted and context-dependent.
- Price
Most dating sites and many dating apps require a paid premium membership to unlock all features and communicate with other users on the platform.
When reviewing a dating site, we always consider the pricing. However, a low price does not necessarily result in a high rating in this criterion. The price should be evaluated in relation to the value received for the money spent on the site or app.
The rating in this criterion will, therefore, reflect how much value you get for your money.
Why you can trust us
- We are honest and transparent
Trust is one of our core values at DatingOracles. If visitors are to use our service, they must be confident that they can trust the information we provide.
Therefore, we prioritize honesty in our reviews of the dating services we evaluate.
We also strive for transparency by clearly communicating how we assess the various sites and apps.
Finally, we ensure full disclosure by informing users that we have paid collaborations with several of the dating sites and apps featured on our site. We emphasize that these paid collaborations must not influence our reviews.
- We are up to date
To ensure that you can trust the information found on our site, we continuously verify it to ensure its accuracy.
Additionally, we keep up to date with the latest developments in the dating world. We closely follow various news sources in our industry, both domestically and internationally.
As a result, We are always informed about the latest dating trends, allowing us to communicate them to our readers.
- We improve with your help
As mentioned earlier, we put a lot of effort into making sure our information is always accurate and up-to-date. However, the dating market is vast, and it can be tricky to catch things like price changes right on the day they occur.
That’s why we always encourage our visitors to reach out if they spot any inaccuracies on our site. We’ve found that being open and responsive to our visitors is one of the best ways for us to quickly pick up on changes in the dating sites and apps we’ve reviewed, ensuring that our content is always totally up to the minute.
- We base our reviews on feedback from real users
Understanding that our assessment of a dating site or app may not necessarily be 100% accurate, we always complement our own evaluations with user feedback.
When reviewing a dating site, we examine user reviews on platforms such as Trustpilot. Here, we make sure to thoroughly read both the positive and negative comments from users, allowing us to form an impression of their experiences with the service. This, in turn, influences our rating and overall evaluation.
Do you have any questions?
We welcome your input on our content at any time. Similarly, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you if you come across information on our platform that you suspect may be outdated.