Online Dating Ratings
Features
17.5/20
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Credibility
17/20
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Safety
7.5/10
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Ease of Use
8.5/10
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Pricing
8/10
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Overall Grade:
85%

FriendFinder is one of the more recognizable names in online dating services. With extensive list of active members (more than three and a half million) and a host of great resources, it’s not hard to see why. People join Friend Finder not only as a dating service, but also to shake off a sense of loneliness by getting involved with a greater community.
 
FriendFinder is constantly on the alert for newer, better technology to enhance its site, and avenues that may help its members reach their ultimate goals of finding a friend or lifetime partner.
Features
Features

Friend Finder caters to the following types of relationships:

  • Dating and Romance
  • Heterosexual
  • Bisexual
  • Lesbian
  • Gay
  • Partner/Companion
  • Pen Pals
  • Friend Network

FriendFinder services the following regions:
  • United States
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • Other

FriendFinder Silver Membership offers the following services:

  • You will be able to contact and view photos and profiles of all members
  • Your capabilities to perform searches will go to the advanced stage
  • Your listing will show up before standard level members

A FriendFinder Gold Membership will provide you with:

  • All the benefits of a Silver membership
  • Your listing will be ranked as a top priority when others perform searches
  • You will have access to the best search capabilities available to find the best match for you
  • You will receive full “cupid” emails when new members match your profile

Free Standard Membership (free trial memberships also offered) provides you with:

  • Creation of a profile (which includes age, gender, what your location is, what type of relationship you are looking for)

  • Registration on the site. You will be asked to give physical information about yourself, your race (ethnicity), your education, your marital status, your religion, whether you are a smoker or a non-smoker, if you drink alcohol, if you have children, what you do for a living, and hobbies or activities you are interested in

  • A written introduction, in which you will be able describe yourself and what you are looking for in a relationship

  • Social networking information

  • The opportunity to impart other miscellaneous information

  • The opportunity to add a photo of yourself

  • Searching capabilities

  • The ability to keep a “favorites” list of your preferred member contacts

Not included in your free standard membership are:

  • The ability to view a full size photo of members. Moreover, you will only be privy to part of their profile information

  • The ability to communicate with members

FriendFinder assigns points if you participate in voting when they have topics requiring vote participation. You will also receive points for referring your friends to the site and for replying to questions or adding articles. These points can be used to upgrade your Friend Finder membership or to add a special highlight to your listing.

Search Functionality/Options:

  • Search by any part of a profile characteristic
  • Search for new members
  • Search for the most popular person viewed
  • Search by distance, city, or zip code
  • Search for who is online at the same time you are, for a possible chat

Member Interactivity:

  • Blogs
  • Friend Network
  • Interest Groups
  • Chat by location
  • Photo ratings
  • Free e-greeting cards

Friend Finder magazine offers articles for members and by members

Credibility
Credibility

Established in 1996, the FriendFinder Network now has 25 web communities with over 100 million registered members.

Safety
Safety

FriendFinder states that all profiles and photos are checked before being included in any listing, but because there are so many members and users of this site, it is possible for a few inaccurate listings to get through, which is a possibility on any site.

Ease of Use
Ease of Use

FriendFinder is part of the very large FriendFinder Network and, as such, has many features incorporated for your use. As one of the most popular dating sites on the Internet, it is well organized and user-friendly.

Pricing
Pricing

Friend Finder Gold Membership:

  • $40.49 for 1 month
  • $69.46 for 3 months (+1 month free)
  • $162.16 for 12 months (+6 months free)

FriendFinder Silver Membership:

  • $26.58 for 1 month
  • $46.28 for 3 months
  • $115.81 for 12 months


A free trial membership exists, but there is limited communication. Friend Finder does not have a refund policy.