Overview

Online dating may seem a bit intimidating, but it can also lead to the match of your dreams. One of the best aspects is being able to search for a match based on things like hobbies, religion, education, age, looks, location or income.  You sure can't get that by going out to bars!  Meeting someone online is also very exciting.  There is nothing quite like logging on to seeing an email from someone of interest.  It can be additively fun to say the least... and often lead to much more.


The Need to Know

Each of the sites presented here provide comprehensive online dating services and large member databases - two of the most important things to look for in an online dating site. Perfectmatch, which offers the most precise personality matching and has surged in popularity, is our top choice. Match, which features a huge selection of quality singles throughout the US and a six month find love guarantee, comes in second followed by Yahoo Personals.

Things to consider

Your best bet is to go with an online dating service that is highly popular.  This gives you the greatest chance of finding someone right for you.  Each of the sites shown here fall into that category, although  Perfectmatch and Match.com lead the pack.  The nice thing is you can easily get started with any of these to see how you like it.  Best of Luck!

Fogg’s Top 5 Online Dating Sites

A Side by Side Comparison of Our Top 5

Current Reviews: 5

Updated:  February 20, 2009

Online Dating Sites 2009 - Overview                                                         NEW:  Spring 2009 Reviews

Top 5 Online Dating Sites - Comparisons

Site Comments


Quickly growing in popularity thanks in large part to the TV and Movie attention. As it was featured on Dr. Phil, Dancing with the Stars, and Good Morning America.



Outstanding selection of singles once you fill out the  free profile.  Top notch dating site features and ease of use.  Over 15 million active members with thousands more daily.



Fast searches with plenty of matches including photos. We like that they now offer a full 7 day free pass so you can get a better feel before committing to anything.




eHarmony.com is one of our recommended online matchmaking sites with over 12 million members worldwide! eHarmony results in over 90 marriages a day!





a very well designed site with a lot of user-friendly features. The site has got all the features which you would expect to be there on a dating site.


Other Comments


Fogg’s top choice.

We love the letters-based couple matching system perfected over 35 years. For those serious about finding the right person without playing games. Free matches.



Largest membership.

New!  Offers you 6 months free if you don't find love in the first six months. Even in smaller US cities often has a lot of high quality members to choose from.




Most photo matches.

Has over 9 million members with profiles. Very easy to get started. Hard to beat if you're looking for lots of photos and a fast match.






eHarmony differs from almost every other dating site in that it won't allow you to search the members' database, no matter whether you're a free member or a fully paid-up member!




True.com conducts single verification screening & prevents likelihood of married individuals misrepresenting themselves as single.


Popularity

/Features


Very High / Precise matching







Very High / millions of members






Very High / Picture profiles






High /

Relationship focus






Very High /

large membership

Our Rating


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8.7 / 10