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Online Dating Ratings
Features
19/20
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Credibility
19/20
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Safety
8.5/10
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Ease of Use
8.5/10
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Pricing
8.5/10
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Overall Grade:
90%
JDate Review

Jdate has been successfully finding matches for its members since the site’s launch in 1997. Now, more than a decade later, J date has become the top Jewish online dating website. Jdate’s search functionality shows that the site recognizes the wide variety of ethnicities, religious variations, and preferences within Judaism.

Free J Date members do not have many communication options, so if you like the site, definitely upgrade to access email, instant messaging, and video chat. Although a little more expensive than some other Internet personals sites, Jdate is worth the investment. You will be pleasantly surprised with the amount of search options and interactive features loaded on the site.
Features
Features

Jdate caters to the following types of relationships:

  • Heterosexual
  • Gay
  • Lesbian
  • Dating
  • Long-term relationships
  • Friendship
  • Marriage
  • Marriage and children
  • Activity partner

J date services many regions, including the U.S. and Canada.

The following features are included with JDate's free membership:

  • Create profile
  • Upload photo
  • Receive matches by email
  • Click alerts—find out if that someone who has caught your eye is interested in you, too
  • Flirt—with just a mouse click
  • Send e-cards
  • JMag—a webzine filled with dating advice, success stories, and more

The following features are not included with J date's free membership:

  • Initiate and receive email
  • Instant message
  • Video chat
  • Access to message boards
  • Participate in chat rooms

Premium Jdate members also receive:

  • Member spotlight
  • Highlighted profile

Search Functionality/Options:

  • Age
  • Distance
  • Only show profiles with photos
  • Ethnicity
  • Religious background
  • Education level
  • Occupation
  • Kosher preferences
  • Synagogue attendance
  • Marital status
  • Smoking/drinking habits
  • Height
  • Willing to relocate?
  • Activity level
  • Language(s) spoken

Member interactivity:

  • For free members:
    • Flirt—With a single click, you can choose an icebreaker line from a wide variety, already composed for you by J Date. Send it to a guy or gal that catches your eye, and see if he or she flirts back. Members can flirt up to 30 times a day!
    • Click alerts—On each profile you view, you have the choice to say, “Yes, I’m interested”, “Maybe”, or “No”. If both you and the member you view both click “yes”, you will be sent a notice.
    • Browse profiles and photos
    • Hot list members who intrigue you, and see who has hot listed you, too
    • Send e-cards
    • Mobile alerts of new emails and flirts sent to your cell phone

  • In addition, Premium Jdate members receive these features:
    • Email
    • Video chat
    • Instant message
    • Chat rooms
    • Message boards

Jdate also offers parties and worldwide travel opportunities to help you meet that special someone in a social, face-to-face setting.

Credibility
Credibility

Online since 1997, Jdate databases contain over 600,000 profiles from around the world. About half of those are members who live in the United States. J Date is one of the few online personals sites that has an almost 50/50 male to female ratio.

Safety
Safety

J Date screens emails for profanity, spam, and individuals who are not genuine about finding a match through the site. All email communication remains on the Jdate servers; you do not have to give out any personal information until you choose to do so. Jdate also offers a good set of safety tips for online daters.

Ease of Use
Ease of Use

No matter how skilled you are with the web, you will have no trouble navigating the Jdate site. The pages are neatly arranged, with easy-to-use tabs at the top of the main page. It’s simple to create your own profile and then view other Jdate profiles as well. Everything you need is right there at your fingertips if you want to hot list, flirt, or see if you “click” with another member. J date customer care is also provided via email or phone if you need help.

Pricing
Pricing

Jdate’s Standard Membership:

  • $39.99 for 1 month
  • $89.97 for 3 months
  • $119.94 for 6 months

Jdate’s Premium Membership:
  • 6 months $131.94

J date offers a free trial membership.

Refund policy:
Depending on the state in which you live, you may be eligible for a refund within the first three days of joining J Date. You will eligible for a full refund, minus up to a ten-dollar service fee. Other conditions that are eligible for refund include: disability, death, or moving more than 25 miles outside of the Jdate service area.