Free Dating Sites for Over 50s

What you can really do for free, and when it is worth paying. Compare the best free-to-join dating apps in the UK.

Best 3 free dating sites, no cost, full features, real users.

Our recommendation

Unmatched

9.8

Hookups, no strings. 200K+ active singles, free to join, fully discreet.

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Decent

9.4

Casual encounters near you. Discreet, free to join, active UK members.

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Good

9.1

Flirty fun, no commitment

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Friends with Benefits - Hookups, no strings. 200K+ active singles, free to join, fully discreet.

10,000+ active users online tonight
Direct chat with verified profiles

Unmatched

9.8

Shag - Casual encounters near you. Discreet, free to join, active UK members.

Casual encounters near you.
Discreet, free to join, active UK members.

Excellent

9.4

NaughtyCharm - Flirty fun, no commitment

Discreet messaging with real singles
Free to join, first message in 2 minutes

Excellent

9.1

Friends with Benefits - Hookups, no strings. 200K+ active singles, free to join, fully discreet.

Ideal age 21+

9.8

Unmatched

Shag - Casual encounters near you. Discreet, free to join, active UK members.

Ideal age 25+

9.4

Decent

NaughtyCharm - Flirty fun, no commitment

Ideal age 25+

9.1

Good

Most dating apps are free to join: you can sign up, build a profile and browse members without paying. That is a great way to find out whether an app suits you.

What free usually includes

Creating a profile and adding photos
Browsing members near you
Receiving messages and sending a limited number

What usually needs a subscription

Unlimited messaging
Seeing who has viewed your profile
Advanced search filters

Our advice

Completely free apps can have fewer genuine members and more fake profiles, because there is no cost to put one up. Start with the free version of a trusted app, take a few days to see who is there and only upgrade when you are enjoying it.