Came here hoping to get some real answers because the usual search results for this are completely useless — either outdated, paid placements, or both. The question of how do you get the facebook dating site free feature to show up on your app is something I keep running into without a straight answer.
The dating app landscape has changed enough in the last couple of years that advice from even 18 months ago is often completely obsolete. Features get locked behind paywalls, platforms get acquired, user bases migrate. It's hard to keep up.
Some things I've noticed that seem consistent regardless of platform:
- Free tiers have been progressively stripped down across basically all major platforms
- Bot and fake profile problems are worst on the most popular platforms, ironically
- Niche platforms often have better engagement even with smaller user bases
- Privacy policies vary wildly — some platforms sell data in ways that would surprise most users
Would genuinely appreciate hearing from people with recent firsthand experience rather than just recycled opinions. What's actually working for you right now?