Top 5 Gay Dating Sites of 2012
Singles seeking same sex relationships and encounters have
countless options to choose from online. Dating sites that are
exclusively for gay singles as well as generic dating sites with
gay members, offer numerous features and resources that cater to
their ever-growing gay membership bases. Below are the top choices
for Gay dating based on rankings and reviews of everything these
sites have to offer. You can use the comparisons of features and
ratings to help you make an informed decision about which dating
service is right for you.
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Last Update: May 17, 2012
| # |
Site |
Main Features |
# of Singles |
Price |
Overall
Rating |
Consumer
Reviews |
More |
| 1 |
 |
- Offers a large membership base of gay singles
- Personality matching based on personality and interpersonal
chemistry
- Relies on extensive user feedback to refine the matching
process
- Promotional Offer: Sign up now and get 3 months for the price
of 1
- Relationship advice from recognized experts
- Assisted communications to help every user feel
comfortable
|
975,000
GLBTs |
9.9/10 |
Best
Overall |
|
| 2 |
 |
- Guarantees you'll meet someone special in 6 months!
- Employs a proven personality-based matching system
- Offers practical guidance for users who need help creating a
profile
- The fastest growing dating site in the world
|
650,000
GLBTs |
9.4/10 |
Casual Dating |
|
| 3 |
 |
- Extensive personality-based matching based on the latest
matching technology
- Free personality assessment
- Convenient email notifications about potential matches
- Handy organizational tools to help keep potential matches
organized
|
250,000
GLBTs |
8.7/10 |
Relationship
Matching |
|
| 4 |
 |
- Diverse clientele offers users an interesting database of
potential matches
- Extensive user contact options such as live chat rooms and
video options
- Mobile phone texting services
- Option to meet relationship and casual minded singles
|
40,000
GLBTs |
8.4/10 |
Intimate Dating |
|
| 5 |
 |
- Requires all of its members to upload at least one photo
- Provides members with a comprehensive personality
assessment
- offers numerous search features for finding matches
- Ability to send profiles to friends
|
20,000
GLBTs |
|
Companionship Dating |
|
MEMBERSHIP BASE
With tens of millions of singles using online dating services
each month, using an online dating site is an easy way to expand
your current options. If you're looking to get married, you'll want
to choose a service with similarly marriage-minded singles, such as
eHarmony or Chemistry.com. If you prefer casual romances or brief
encounters you may also enjoy sites such as Lavalife that cater to
singles that prefer short-lived pleasure over permanence. And, of
course, if just want to meet someone and see where things go, using
a dating site with the largest possible user base, such as
Match.com, can provide you with endless possibilities. more
PRICE
You may be surprised to learn that in addition to offering
reasonable pricing, many online dating sites also offer coupons,
discounts or even free extended memberships. Membership fees can
vary greatly from service to service. Yahoo! Personals, for
example, costs only $15.99/month for a 6-month subscription, while
a 1-month subscription to eHarmony or PerfectMatch can cost up to
$59.95/month. And, of course, most online dating sites offer free
trials or free access to select services so that you can see for
yourself which site you enjoy the most. more
Niche dating categories
If you are set on meeting singles from a particular demographic,
you may be surprised to learn that many of the mainstream dating
sites, such as Match.com and eHarmony, have more members belonging
to specific ethnic and religious groups than most of the targeted
niche dating sites, such as BlackPeopleMeet.com and
ChristianCafe.com. The same holds true for gay and senior dating
sites. Additionally, mainstream dating sites have developed
powerful search features that can help you eliminate irrelevant
singles and find a partner with a compatible background. more
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Most online dating sites are relatively straightforward, but
it's still helpful to know that a site offers reliable customer
support. With the exception of Chemistry.com and Match.com which
offer a customer service phone number directly on their Contact Us
page, most online dating sites offer only FAQ pages and email
support. We've tested the customer support of the top dating sites
and ranked them based on timeliness, helpfulness and
professionalism. more
SEARCH OPTIONS AND MATCHING ALGORITHMS
Tired of being attracted to the wrong type of person or getting
set up with losers? Compatibility matching services offered by
sites like Chemistry.com and eHarmony have successfully suggested
thousands of long-term matches based on personality, scientific
"Dimensions of Compatibility" and other specific qualities. Other
sites such as Yahoo! Personals offer powerful search features that
enable you to find a match based on the criteria that is most
important to you. If you're not sure which type of online dating
will best suit your needs you can also try a site that offers both
such as Match.com, which combines extensive search features with
compatibility matching technology that provides 5 recommended
matches daily. more
SPECIAL FEATURES
While you can do without most of the extra features they offer,
some dating sites have features that really stand out and should be
taken into consideration when you decide on a service. Match.com,
for example, offers mobile dating whereee you can login securely
from your cell phone. Chemistry.com offers free help with creating
your profile so that they can offer the most relevant matches
possible. eHarmony offers a free personality assessment that can
help you better understand yourself and pinpoint exactly what
you're looking for in a mate. Lavalife offers video chat
functionality which provides a new dimension to the online dating
experience. more
