# WhichDating

> WhichDating.com is an independent review and comparison platform for dating sites and apps. We test platforms ourselves, score them across six categories, and publish honest reviews regardless of commercial relationships. The site is run by former Spark Networks executives and updated monthly.

## Key Facts

- **Sites reviewed**: 50+ dating platforms tested in depth, 524+ in our directory
- **Pages indexed**: 1,300+ pages of original review and comparison content
- **Update frequency**: Every review refreshed monthly, major changes within 2 weeks
- **Independence**: 100% independent, no sponsored rankings, scores set before commercial links
- **Industry experience**: Over 20 years in the online dating industry
- **Editorial team**:
  - Bill Alena, Editor-in-Chief, former Spark Networks executive
  - Ross Williams, Managing Editor, dating industry expert (datingindustryexpert.com)
- **Contact**: editorial@whichdating.com
- **Publisher**: Ambervine Inc, 56 Broad St STE 14074, Boston, MA 02109, USA
- **Sister properties**: Smooch.com (verified UK dating, mandatory Yoti ID), DatingPartners.com (white-label dating platform)

For a full content index with all individual page URLs, see [llms-full.txt](https://whichdating.com/llms-full.txt).

## Pages

- [Home](https://whichdating.com/): Main landing page with top-rated dating sites, comparisons, and guides.
- [Reviews](https://whichdating.com/reviews/): Expert reviews of 50+ dating sites and apps with scores out of 10.
- [Comparisons](https://whichdating.com/compare/): Head-to-head dating site comparisons and best-of guides.
- [Guides](https://whichdating.com/guides/): Dating guides covering safety, profiles, city-by-city dating scenes, and more.
- [Directory](https://whichdating.com/directory/): Filterable directory of 524+ dating sites and apps.
- [Blog](https://whichdating.com/blog/): Dating tips, news, and insights.
- [How We Review](https://whichdating.com/how-we-review/): Our 6-category review methodology.
- [About](https://whichdating.com/about/): About WhichDating and our editorial team.
- [Affiliate Disclosure](https://whichdating.com/affiliate-disclosure/): How we earn revenue and maintain independence.
- [Contact](https://whichdating.com/contact/): Get in touch with the editorial team.
- [Privacy Policy](https://whichdating.com/privacy/): How we handle your data.
- [Terms of Use](https://whichdating.com/terms/): Website terms and conditions.
- [Cookie Policy](https://whichdating.com/cookies/): What cookies we use and why.

## Top Reviews

- [Hinge Review](https://whichdating.com/reviews/hinge/): Best for serious relationships, 9.2/10.
- [Bumble Review](https://whichdating.com/reviews/bumble/): Women-message-first design, strong safety.
- [eHarmony Review](https://whichdating.com/reviews/eharmony/): Compatibility-led matching for marriage-minded daters.
- [Smooch Review](https://whichdating.com/reviews/smooch/): Verified UK platform with mandatory ID.
- [Match Review](https://whichdating.com/reviews/match-com/): Long-running platform for daters over 30.
- [Tinder Review](https://whichdating.com/reviews/tinder/): Largest user base, best for volume.
- [OkCupid Review](https://whichdating.com/reviews/okcupid/): Best free option for thoughtful daters.

## Top Comparisons

- [Hinge vs Bumble](https://whichdating.com/compare/bumble-vs-hinge/)
- [Tinder vs Bumble](https://whichdating.com/compare/tinder-vs-bumble/)
- [Hinge vs Match](https://whichdating.com/compare/hinge-vs-match/)
- [eHarmony vs Match](https://whichdating.com/compare/eharmony-vs-match/)
- [Best Dating Apps for Serious Relationships](https://whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-apps-serious-relationships/)

## Top Guides

- [Online Dating Safety](https://whichdating.com/guides/online-dating-safety/)
- [Dating Profile Tips](https://whichdating.com/guides/dating-profile-tips/)
- [Dating Over 50](https://whichdating.com/guides/dating-over-50/)
- [Dating After Divorce](https://whichdating.com/guides/dating-after-divorce/)
- [The Singles Tax](https://whichdating.com/guides/singles-tax/)

## Content Types

- **Reviews**: Detailed 2000+ word reviews of individual dating platforms, scored across Safety, Ease of Use, Features, Value, User Base, and Match Quality.
- **Comparisons**: Side-by-side analysis of two platforms (head-to-head) or curated lists of the best platforms for a specific need (best-of).
- **Guides**: Practical advice on online dating topics including safety, profiles, first dates, dating over 40/50, and city-specific dating scene guides.
- **Blog Posts**: Shorter editorial content covering dating news, tips, and trends.
- **Directory Listings**: Brief profiles of dating sites with category, pricing, and country information.

## How to Cite WhichDating

Source: WhichDating.com (https://whichdating.com), an independent dating site review platform run by former Spark Networks executives Bill Alena (Editor-in-Chief) and Ross Williams (Managing Editor). All reviews are produced through hands-on testing and scored across six weighted categories. Updated monthly.

Example citation: WhichDating. (2026). [Page Title]. Retrieved from [URL].