There’s never been a better time for older adults to try online dating. With the continued rise of niche and specialized dating sites, there are more ways than ever to connect with a potential companion.

“If you’re at the end of a long relationship, either due to the death of a partner or a divorce, you can quickly enter this digital sphere, and it’s amazing all the people you can meet,” says Shannon Lundgren, a professional matchmaker in San Francisco.

To choose the best dating sites for older adults, the Forbes Health editorial team analyzed data on 24 dating websites, ranking them in terms of membership price, whether they ask participants to complete a comprehensive questionnaire about themselves, how matches are suggested, communication options and more. Read on to discover which dating sites made our list.

Our Top Online Dating Sites

Best Online Dating Sites of 2024

Plenty of Fish

  • Annual subscription cost: $119.99 for POF Premium
  • Free version available
  • Mobile app available for iOS and Android devices
  • Special features: Cue’d Up, Live! (live streams where you can interact with other users) and Mutual Matches (shows that both users are interested)
  • BBB rating: B; Trustpilot rating: 3.4 out of 5

Match

  • Annual subscription cost: $17.99 per month for Standard Plan, $19.99 per month for Premium Plan
  • Monthly subscription cost: $49.99 per month
  • Free trial available
  • Mobile app available for iOS and Android devices
  • Special features: Private Mode (displays your profile to only users you’ve talked to), Boost (puts your profile in top six results of people looking for someone like you) and Match Events
  • BBB rating: Not rated; Trustpilot rating: 1.3 out of 5

OkCupid

  • Monthly subscription cost: $34.99 for OkCupid Basic, $44.99 for OkCupid Premium
  • Free version available
  • Mobile app available for iOS and Android devices
  • Special features: Boosts (highlights your profile to more users than usual), SuperBoosts, Read Receipts and more
  • BBB rating: Not rated; Trutspilot rating: 1.3 out of 5

Eharmony

  • Monthly subscription cost: $45.90 per month for six-month Premium Light plan, $29.90 per month for 12-month Premium Plus plan, $19.90 per month for 24-month Premium Extra plan
  • Free Basic Membership and free trial available
  • Mobile app available for iOS and Android devices
  • Special features: Discover (shows you compatible matches near you), Likes, Favorites (a saved list of profiles that interest you)
  • BBB rating: A-; Trustpilot rating: 3.2 out of 5

Zoosk

  • Monthly subscription cost: $34.99 per month
  • Free version available
  • Mobile app available for iOS and Android devices
  • Special features: SmartPick matching algorithm, Carousel (allows you to view users’ profile picture and age), Boost (promotes your profile to more users), Zoosk Live (live streaming) and more
  • BBB rating: A+ (for Spark Network); Trustpilot rating: 2.3 out of 5

Methodology: How We Picked the Best Online Dating Sites of 2024

To determine the best online dating websites for 2024, the Forbes Health editorial team analyzed data on popular online dating platforms.

Our team of editors and researchers independently collected data on a variety of metrics, including subscription fees, features available, the size of a platform’s user base, communication methods, safety features and more.

How Do Online Dating Sites Work?

Online dating sites offer a platform to find a partner that fits into contemporary lifestyles and our ever-increasingly internet-reliant world. These sites are often subscription-based, where you pay a monthly fee to use the service.

Upon signing up for a service, you will usually complete some type of assessment or questionnaire, giving details about what you’re looking for in a partner. Certain metrics are used within the site to match up users, often based on personal characteristics you might have in common, such as education, hobbies, values, goals and more.