the best online dating sites

There are thousands of online dating websites, all with different functionality and membership niches. Some with millions of members and some with just a few thousand. The great thing is that all this choice means there's bound to be one for you!

Canoodle

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Access to multiple dating sites. Favourites list. Help with profiles. more »

Date the UK

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Extensive Search Engine. SMS Messaging. Live Chatrooms. Good Quality. Profiles and Pictures. more »

Dating Direct

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One to one chat facility. Unlimited email. Video introductions. more »

Dating for Parents

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Different membership levels. Good value for money. Useful search tools. more »

DesiKiss

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Exclusive, international Indian membership. Personality match profiles. Excellent security. more »

Easy Flirt

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Great messaging service. Loads of tools and special features. more »

eharmony

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Personality test. Comprehensive Profiling. Email Notifications. more »

Find Me Love

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Great ways to flirt. Free Advice. Genuine Photo Profiles. more »

Friends Reunited Dating

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Customisable screening tools. Compatibility tests. Fun Quizzes. Ice Breaker Questions. more »

Girls Date for Free

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Great messaging feature. Free online profiles. Simple to use. more »

Love-Match Dating

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Instant messaging. Webcam chat features. Email messaging. Quick and simple to use. more »

Match

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Instant messaging. Send emails. Photos. Great search tools. Very easy to use. more »

Match Affinity

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Relationship Professionals. Easy to use. Advanced searches. Affinity Survey. more »

Meet my Match

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Two distinct communities; regular and mature dating. Free profiles including photos. Great search tools. Very easy to use. more »

Singles 365

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Regional Searches. Personalisation. Member Recommendations. more »

Zoosk

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Help with profiles. Send fun flirtations. Video profiles. Live chat. more »