Match.com

Match.com Reviews


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Overall 3 star rating2.81 of 5 (by 42 users)



Match.com Review Summary

One of the largest and most visited dating sites on the internet is Match.com, a dating service with a high success rate for bringing singles together. Reviewers of Match.com like that there are no surveys or tests to take and they greatly appreciate the vast number of singles present. “It was so Helpful, I Don’t Have to Use it Anymore”, says one review, but others have not been successful at Match.com, like one person who pointed out “I Tried This Twice, and it was Awful Both Times”. Among the cited cons are the fact that Match.com costs money and it will automatically renew your account and charge you without your prior consent. It adds up to a questionable Dating Web Site that may or may not work for everyone.
19% of people rated Match.com as 5 stars
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12% of people rated Match.com as 4 stars
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30% of people rated Match.com as 3 stars
30% of people rated Match.com as 3 stars%
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12% of people rated Match.com as 2 stars
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29% of people rated Match.com as 1 star
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49% 49% of people recommend Match.com 51% of people don't recommend Match.com 51%
 

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5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
APR
17
2008
I had pretty much given up on dating the regular way and just decided to take a chance and try online dating. I had used a bunch of different websites to increase my chances of finding somone that wasn't a crazy stalker, and match.com was one of them.

After using the site for a couple weeks, I started...
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2008 Contributor
a romantic

Bearluvr15
Port Jefferson, NY
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
MAY
5
2008
Dont get me wrong I am all about the dating web sites because its actually a way to save yourself allot of time and heartache but I still am shocked that this site has the nerve to not allow homosexuals on thier site.....We live in the 20th century come on now!
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not rich, a romantic

merdiesel82
Howell, MI
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Match.com Ratings and Reviews

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11
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MAY
1
2008
I joined Match.com after a friend of mine (who was 10 years younger than I was) coaxed me into it since she had met her boyfriend on match.  My experience was much different and I started to take "surveys" from members who I contacted or contacted me and was very surprised to hear the same thing over and over from men.  First, I found personally if you live more than 50 miles away from someone they think it is too much effort and consider it long distance and won't pursue it.  Secondly, I found through my research that some of the men I met had been on the site from 3 to 5 years.  Hmmm, what... review »
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3 star rating
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jasdell
Redmond, OR



3
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JUN
25
2009

As everyone that is on the site, I was hoping to find happiness and I decided to sign up for the 6 month deal.  I was only on the site for less than 2 days and while on the site saw someone changing all of my account information.  I took screen shots of everything as it was happening.  Someone who happened to email me the first day also wrote me to notify me my profile looked fishy as well.  I checked the "abuse" page and there was no information of what to do in that situation.  I reported the issue to their abuse email and didn't hear anything from them for 2 whole days...week days!  I...

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1 star rating
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twinkytwinky
Dallas, TX



3
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I believe in honesty

OCT
28
2008

match.com fails to advertise the fact that unless you send emails to 5 different people every month during the six month subscription period, their "6 months free" guarantee does not apply.  Also, they automatically renew your membership without any notice and will not refund your money.  Lastly, they send you matches which are not matches - I consistently received "matches" which were men looking for women younger than me.  Great. 


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1 star rating
JaneF
Los Angeles, CA



3
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votes
quality conscious, a romantic, practical, Every day computer user, dating, I believe in honesty

FEB
23
2008
A year ago, I signed up for match.com and had laughable experiences meeting people who were not who they claimed to be...for example, a man who wasn't even the same person in the picture! But that is not the fault of the site. What was really bad about the site is that I did not always receive email and the people that I wrote to did not always receive the email. I met someone who said he has been on this site for years, and it is always problematical. When I asked for a refund (all according to the instructions I had received in writing from match.com), they told me it was their policy to... review »
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1 star rating
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Robinesse
San Diego, CA



2
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practical, I believe in honesty, a romantic, Every day computer user, single, quality conscious

NOV
26
2008
I have subscribed to Match.com a couple of different times for a total of about 7 months on and off, with little success.  I am a female in her 40's, never married, with a professional/technical job and what I consider to be average looks.  I have only exchanged emails with a handful of men during that time, and only dated one person.  I found that one of the biggest frustrations with Match.com is that even though there are so many profiles on the site, the vast majority of people are not active members.  Since only active subscribers can read or reply to emails, that means very few emails... review »
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3 star rating
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sonoma03
Santa Rosa, CA



2
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practical

JUN
14
2008
Match.com is a mixed bag of goodies!  It's like a grab bag, and you really don't know what your going to get.  I've dating about 8 women off of there, and I can honestly say that only two were relatively normal.  The other's were wacked out chicks with zero common sense.  These individuals made it very obvious why they were still single.  Note the following:  A)  They used an outdated pic which hid how fat they were.  B)  They don't know how to act or what to ask.  C)  They are totally selfish.  D)  They have sooo much baggage that you don't know if you should ignore them or call the... review »
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3 star rating
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mookhunter
Covington, KY



2
helpful
votes
practical

JUL
22
2008
I've paid for 2 months of Match, years ago.  The women there are probably the highest class of all the sites, but that's not necessarily a good thing. 

It's really the only dating site that is "mainstream approved."  That is, your non-internet dating friends have all heard of Match.com and it's ok that you're on it.  Unlike, say, Friendfinder or Alt.com.

Unfortunately if you're not a middle-class WASP looking for your soul mate, this means you're SOL.  All the women there fit the above description, or aspire to.

Getting laid is about as difficult as picking up women from church.  ie, very difficult. ...
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2 star rating
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Flunky
San Diego, CA



2
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votes
loves pets, a woman, a pet owner, in love, I believe in honesty, a romantic, Every day computer user, Expects common courtesy

MAY
30
2008
I went through a divorce 4 years ago and I immediately jumped into dating... rebound thing I guess.  I tried several of the dating websites and they were all about the same.  I signed up for Match.com and browsed a bit, but this was about the time I was realizing I should take some time for myself.  I deleted most of my online dating accounts and took care of *ME*!  I had forgotten about Match.com, but Match.com did not forget about me!  I received an e-mail one day saying I had a match and an e-mail from this match.  I logged in and checked out the profile and read the e-mail.  The e-mail... review »
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5 star rating
nysemt
Inlet, NY



2
helpful
votes
practical, quality conscious, Every day computer user, a pet owner, I believe in honesty, into good oral hygiene, value conscious, interested in comfort

JUL
19
2008
This website needs to be updated to allow gay people to join. It is very easy to navigate and I like the layout best. However, when I was a member I did not meet any single gay men looking for a relationship. They were usually married or attached. So if you are seriously looking for a healthy gay relationship this website is not the one, at least yet. Maybe they will make changes in the future; especially because California and Massachusetts now have legalized same sex marriage! Stay tuned.
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2 star rating
2008 Reviewer
californiaboy
Sacramento, CA



1
helpful
vote
a woman, I believe in honesty, a multi-tasker

SEP
24
2008

Well I tried Yahoo personals and Match.com and I guess I'm biased since I met my wonderful husband on match.  There are a lot of new sites now since I was on match so I can't compare with too many.  As a woman you have to weed through a lot of emails.  My husband was persistant and kept emailing me so I finally gave in and emailed him back.  We did email back and forth for a while getting to know each other before we finally decided to meet.  I did meet a lot of great people on match and it was a really fun experience.  Just make sure you always meet in a public place (of course) and be yourself...

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4 star rating
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cutepooka
Puyallup, WA



1
helpful
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a pet owner, I believe in honesty, a romantic

JUN
1
2008

I was not very happy with this dating site. Most of the people were single and looking for their first spouse. As a divorcee....I was NOT looking to start ALL OVER AGAIN!  Great site for people who are looking for the first time. 

A pro is that online dating allows you the freedom to look thru other profiles so that you can find exactly what you are looking for. A con, and this is true for all websites, not everyone is honest with the posting of their picture or their likes and dislikes.  I went to many dates and found someone who had aged considerably from the picture online.

 


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1 star rating
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Schnoodles
Clinton, WA



1
helpful
vote
Every day computer user

MAY
1
2008

This review is not only for Match.com but for most of them out there..Free,Free,Free..That's what you see on most of these site's..You go through the whole profile thing  and immediatly some one has contacted you..But for you to contact them back (this is where they get you) you must have a credit card or some form of payment. Sure, they let you do a profile for free but like i said to answer or e-mail someone they want your money..If you offer me something for free than i want it to be free..No hidden charge's..For me i'll do my mate finding the old fashion way..Go out and mingle with the crowd's....

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3 star rating
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Junior
Coeburn, VA



1
helpful
vote
a romantic, I believe in honesty, in love, a woman, married, parent of toddlers

FEB
19
2008
It's been a few years since I was on Match, but I have nothing but good to say about it.  Yes, you still get attention from questionable (aka smarmy) people - but if you have any sense, you can tell when you're talking to a creep and when you're not.  It helped me meet some men in my area (some not so good, some better, one that's now my husband.)  I used it because I was new to the area and wasn't meeting single men at all (I'm not into the bar scene) and it worked for me.  Is this right for everyone?  Probably not.  I thought it was easy to use and fun!
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4 star rating
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almattling
Minneapolis, MN



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