Trying to find the best dating sites for over 50s can feel a little intimidating. Dating can feel nerve-wracking at the best of times, but even more so as we get older. But it really doesn’t have to be — it’s a great way to dip your toe back in the water if you’ve been ‘out of the game’ for a while and it’s an easy way to meet like-minded people.
People come to online dating in their 60s and 50s for a variety of reasons: some because of a divorce or separation, bereavement and others because they have been busy establishing their careers but their priorities have now changed.
The great thing about dating if you’re over 50 is that not only will you have more life experience than today's youngsters, but you probably know what you want too. That being said, it’s important to be aware of what it is you’re after when it comes to choosing which dating site to use — are you looking for a casual hook-up or a life partner? Be sure of this first, as there’s no point using a dating site where people are looking for longterm love if you’re just after a fling.
Ready to jump back into the world of dating? From serious dating sites with those looking for long-lasting, committed relationships, to those looking for something a little more casual, we round up the best dating sites for over 50s. Also, be sure to check out our first date tips, for when you do find a spark with that special someone.
The best dating sites for over 50s
Yours dating
Did you know we have our very own dating site? There’s no scientific algorithm or complicated questionnaires to fill in. Just a place for you to chat to others that you might like. It's free to create an account, but you will need to become a paying subscriber to send and receive messages.
Price:
1 month — £34.95*
*Prices may change
Ourtime by Match
Match is one of the most popular dating sites around and Our Time is specifically tailored to over 50s with over one million registered users. You can share video conversations, play online games with other members and enjoy local activities with other singles out there. Their dating experts are on hand to give you dating advice every step of the way and the personality questionnaire will help match you to other singletons who share the same values as you.
It's free to create an account, but you will need to become a paying subscriber to send and receive messages.
Price:
1 month — £39.99
3 months — £24.99/month
6 months — £19.99/month
Find Companionship
Be it friendship or love, Find Companionship will be able to help you find someone in your area who's looking for the same thing as you. It has advanced search features so you can search not only by location, but also by mutual characteristics and interests, helping you to find someone that you're compatible with. The website also claims to be '100% safe and secure', so you can get chatting to people confidently and with peace of mind.
It's free to create an account, but you will need to become a paying subscriber to be able to reply to messages.
Price:
1 month — £29.95
3 months — £19.95/month
6 months — £15.00/month
1 year — £12.50/month
eHarmony
Someone finds love on eHarmony every 14 minutes and they proudly claim to be the ‘no1 trusted dating app’. eHarmony matches its members on 32 dimensions of compatibility, so expect quite a few questions to answer. You can send people automated questions to start conversations or to keep one going while Video Date lets you meet users via video. If long term love is what you’re looking for, then it's definetely a good choice. There’s even a dedicated section for over 50s, offering lots of advice to help get you going if you’re a little rusty in the dating field.
It's free to sign up, but you will need to become a paying subscriber to be able to make use of all the features.
Price:
Premium lite — £29.90/month on a 6-month plan
Premium plus — £11.95/month on a 12-month plan
Premium extra — £8.95/month on a 24-month plan
Elite Singles Over 50
Most suited to those looking for serious, long-lasting relationships, Elite Singles pride themselves on providing a safe, secure and easy-to-use environment for daters. According to the site, 85 per cent hold an above average education.When it comes to creating your personality profile, EliteSingles uses the ‘Big Five’ model, one of the most important concepts in modern psychology. This helps them identify couples who are well suited for each other long term.
Price:
Premium Light — £49.95/month on a 3-month plan
Premium Classic — £27.95/month on a 6-month plan
Premium Comfort — £24.95/month on a 12-month plan
Illicit Encounters
If you're not after anything too serious, then Illicit Encounters could be the dating site for you. People on there are already in committed relationships, but are looking to explore outside of them. Men have to pay to be on the site whereas women are able to join for free. The number of over 50s on there is limited, however it's not non existent.
Price:
Women — free