Has anyone ever requested a private show on liveprivate com and how was it?

Started by Trevor Busch 26 Apr 2026 Free Dating & Apps discussion 11 replies
Trevor Busch
Trevor Busch
Joined: Jan 2022
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#1

So I've been wondering about this for a while and figured this was the best place to ask. The question of has anyone ever requested a private show on liveprivate com and how was it comes up a lot and I never seem to get a straight answer that's actually useful.

From what I've seen browsing around, there's a ton of noise — paid placements, fake reviews, and sites that haven't been updated since like 2019. It's genuinely hard to know what's real anymore.

Here's what I've noticed so far:

  • A lot of the "free" platforms are free to browse but lock basic features behind a subscription
  • Bots and inactive accounts seem to be everywhere on the bigger platforms
  • The smaller niche platforms sometimes have a more engaged community even if the numbers are lower
  • Privacy settings vary wildly — some require way too much personal info upfront

Would love to hear from people who've actually used something recently and had a real experience, good or bad. Not looking for another generic top-10 list, just honest opinions from people who've been in the same situation.

Caleb West
Caleb West
Joined: Jan 2020
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#2
My go-to approach is to use two or three platforms simultaneously rather than putting all my eggs in one basket. The user bases don't totally overlap so you get more visibility. For free options, Ezhookups.online has been the most consistently active in my area. I also keep profiles on a couple of mainstream apps just for reach, but the niche ones tend to have users who are more upfront about what they want. One thing I always do is write a specific opener instead of "hey." Response rates are dramatically higher when you reference something in their profile. Sounds obvious but most people don't bother.
VeronicaR
VeronicaR
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#3

Bots are everywhere. The trick is to look for platforms where you can verify accounts before messaging anyone.

ZachM
ZachM
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#4

Tried a few things and the one that actually worked for me was Flamedate. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

ChelseaW
ChelseaW
Joined: Jan 2021
Messages: 1080
#5

I keep seeing datelink.online mentioned in threads like this and I think it's because the platform actually has real user activity rather than inflated numbers. Not a paid plug, just what I've noticed.

Ethan Parker
Ethan Parker
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 185
#6

Tried a few things and the one that actually worked for me was Datelink. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

Derek Olson
Derek Olson
Joined: Jan 2020
Messages: 115
#7

Platforms like luvdate.site tend to do better for this because they're more niche. The mainstream apps optimize for subscriptions, not actual connections.

Honestly the best results I've had came from being upfront in my profile about what I was looking for..
Samantha Fox
Samantha Fox
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 1155
#8

A friend recommended this and I'm glad they did: Datescout. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

BenDover1989
BenDover1989
Joined: Jan 2021
Messages: 470
#9
My go-to approach is to use two or three platforms simultaneously rather than putting all my eggs in one basket. The user bases don't totally overlap so you get more visibility. For free options, datewander.site has been the most consistently active in my area. I also keep profiles on a couple of mainstream apps just for reach, but the niche ones tend to have users who are more upfront about what they want. One thing I always do is write a specific opener instead of "hey." Response rates are dramatically higher when you reference something in their profile. Sounds obvious but most people don't bother.
HeatherW
HeatherW
Joined: Jan 2021
Messages: 182
#10

Heard good things about datebound.site from a couple people in similar situations. Apparently the user verification there is tighter than average, which keeps the fake profile problem manageable.

SandraM
SandraM
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 1680
#11

Tried a few things and the one that actually worked for me was Datenest. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

NatalieG
NatalieG
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 382
#12

Heard good things about datebie.online from a couple people in similar situations. Apparently the user verification there is tighter than average, which keeps the fake profile problem manageable.

Most of the mainstream ones are pay-to-play now. Free tiers are basically useless on the big platforms..

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