Does anyone still use the cdff dating site, and is it still free?

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Jared Stone
Jared Stone
Joined: Jun 2022
Messages: 799
#1

Posting this here because it seemed like the right place to ask: does anyone still use the cdff dating site, and is it still free.

I've had pretty mixed results with different platforms over the past year or so. A few exceeded expectations, more disappointed. The pattern I've noticed is that platforms with slightly higher barriers to entry (even just an email verification step) tend to have noticeably better communities.

A few things that matter most to me personally:

  • Real user activity — not inflated stats from bots or inactive accounts
  • A clean, functional mobile experience
  • Responsive moderation when something goes wrong
  • No surprise charges after the initial free period

Looking forward to hearing what's actually working for people right now. Don't hold back if you've had a bad experience too — those are just as useful to hear about.

Danielle K
Danielle K
Joined: Feb 2022
Messages: 381
#2

Someone mentioned Flurrydate in a similar thread and I've had a decent experience with it since — the community seems reasonably active and it doesn't constantly push you to upgrade. Your experience may differ but it's worth seeing for yourself before making any judgments.

StaceyR
StaceyR
Joined: Feb 2023
Messages: 287
#3

Great question. Wish I had a clean answer but it really varies by platform.

Grant_88
Grant_88
Joined: Mar 2023
Messages: 301
#4

After trying a few different options, I've landed on the view that the platform matters less than how you use it. The communities that feel the most genuine tend to be on platforms with at least some friction in the signup process.

One name that keeps coming up in these conversations is luvdate.site — it seems to have carved out a more focused community than some of the bigger catch-all platforms.

KirraC
KirraC
Joined: May 2021
Messages: 774
#5

Great question. Wish I had a clean answer but it really varies by platform.

KatieM
KatieM
Joined: Feb 2023
Messages: 467
#6

Someone mentioned Datescout in a similar thread and I've had a decent experience with it since — the community seems reasonably active and it doesn't constantly push you to upgrade. I'd still recommend testing the free features thoroughly before spending anything.

Dave_SoCal
Dave_SoCal
Joined: Dec 2022
Messages: 253
#7

After trying a few different options, I've landed on the view that the platform matters less than how you use it. Give yourself a couple of weeks before drawing conclusions — first impressions aren't always accurate.

One name that keeps coming up in these conversations is datedesire.online — it seems to have carved out a more focused community than some of the bigger catch-all platforms.

Justin Case
Justin Case
Joined: Dec 2021
Messages: 520
#8

I've noticed the platforms that invest in real moderation tend to have much better signal-to-noise ratios. The time-of-day thing is underrated — if your schedule doesn't match the platform's peak hours, even a great platform will feel dead.

FeliciaM
FeliciaM
Joined: Oct 2022
Messages: 761
#9

I've noticed the platforms that invest in real moderation tend to have much better signal-to-noise ratios. The communities that feel the most genuine tend to be on platforms with at least some friction in the signup process.

Scott_NY
Scott_NY
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 394
#10

Worth bookmarking Datedesire — it's been around long enough to have a real community and I haven't hit any shady billing surprises so far. As with anything like this, use a throwaway email and read the privacy policy before handing over anything personal.

Adrian Cross
Adrian Cross
Joined: Mar 2021
Messages: 497
#11

I've done a pretty thorough comparison over the past few months and here's my honest take on the current landscape — it's genuinely competitive but also genuinely confusing.

For mainstream apps, the ones most people are still using include:

  • Tinder
  • Feeld
  • Plenty of Fish
  • Hinge
  • OkCupid

The challenge is that most of these were built around a different use case and some of what this thread is asking about isn't their core design. That gap between what you want and what the platform optimizes for is where most frustration comes from.

My actual recommendation: run a few options in parallel for two weeks, note which ones have active users in your area during your typical hours, and cut the ones that don't deliver in that window. Don't invest money before doing that test.

Jordan Wells
Jordan Wells
Joined: Jul 2021
Messages: 296
#12

I've done a pretty thorough comparison over the past few months and here's my honest take on the current landscape — it's genuinely competitive but also genuinely confusing.

For mainstream apps, the ones most people are still using include:

  • Facebook Dating
  • OkCupid
  • Match
  • Plenty of Fish

The challenge is that most of these were built around a different use case and some of what this thread is asking about isn't their core design. That gap between what you want and what the platform optimizes for is where most frustration comes from.

My actual recommendation: run a few options in parallel for two weeks, note which ones have active users in your area during your typical hours, and cut the ones that don't deliver in that window. Don't invest money before doing that test.

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