Date a Friend - Related Sites

Number of Members: Not Disclosed

Cost: Monthly - €29.90 per month

Online since: 1995

Match.ie is the Match dating site for Ireland. It provides numerous possibilities to meet your new partner. The site is simple and fun to use and offers a range of chat and matchmaking tools to really help you narrow down your search for that special someone. The site is free to join while communicating with other members requires paid membership.

Number of Members: Not Disclosed

Cost: 1 month CAD $39.99

Online since: 1995

Match.ca is the official Match site for Canadian singles to meet, date and find a long-term compatible partner. The Canadian site has all of the features that this leading matchmaking service has to offer including personality tests, various onsite communication tools and a large pool or registered users.

Number of Members: Not Disclosed

Cost: 1 month - £29.99 p/month

Online since: 1995

Match is officially the largest dating site in the world, and Match UK is the site especially for singles living in the United Kingdom. With everything you need to meet that special someone, Match UK are so confident you’ll find someone, they’ll give you six months free membership if you don’t.

Number of Members: Not Disclosed

Cost: 1 Month EUR €29.90

Online since: 1995

French singles, or French speakers wishing to join Match can do so through the French language site, Match.fr (Match France). Match accounts are valid across all of the company's European and international sites.

Number of Members: 10,000

Cost: 1 month $29.99

Online since: 2007

An introductions and matchmaking site especially for South African women and men. Basic membership is free on this site, which also offers a number ways to chat and meet safely with other singles online.

Number of Members: 19,000

Cost: Silver: 1 month $19.99

Online since: 2002

Italian FriendFinder is a popular place for Italian women and men looking to meet others for friendship, dating, romance, or just to chat. Italian FriendFinder il sito pi sito pi famoso per tutti quelli che vogliono incontrare altre persone per amicizia,per uscire insieme,per amore ed altro ancora!

Number of Members: 5,000

Cost: 1 month $39.99

Online since: 2004

A site for Turkish people to chat, date and have fun, or for those who would like to meet someone who is of Turkish descent. The site offers a safe and convenient platform for making new online friends. Messaging capabilities require upgrading to a paid membership plan.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: $19.99 per month

Online since: 2003

Italian Singles Connection is a personals site where Italian women and men can find friendship, romance, and love. Try searching for love today on the site that brings Italian singles together.

Number of Members: 30,000

Cost: $12.99 Per Month

Online since: 2005

A dating and social site primarily for German speakers. The site is popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, though it also attracts German speaking expats, as well as people with an interest in this culture from across the globe. Standard membership is free and gives limited access to the site.

Number of Members: 47,000

Cost: 1 Month $39.99

Online since: 2004

Eligible Greeks is a personals and friendship community for Greek people or those who want to meet them. This site, operated by World Singles, is one of the larger online Greek communities with around 47,000 active members. Members can join for free but must upgrade to a paid subscription in order to access the full range of communication tools the site offers.

Number of Members: 16,000

Cost: £39.90 per month

Online since: 2001

Parship UK is the good place to start if you are looking for a long-term relationship and you would like to leave the searching to someone else. The Parship system recommends matches to its members based on their compatibility score.

Number of Members: 3,000

Cost: 1 month $39.99

Online since: 2007

Visit ArmenianMatch.com, the site where Armenian men and women can meet new friends, acquaintances or even find their soul mate. This site unites Armenian people from all over the world helping to strengthen this unique culture. Join for free, and meet new friends today.

Number of Members: 30,000

Cost: 1 Month $39.99

Online since: 2002

Hye Singles is an online personals site where attractive Armenian women and men can meet for friendship and romance. Join for free and enjoy many ways to chat and get to know other Armenian singles from anywhere in the world.

Number of Members: 82,000

Cost: 1 month at CAD$21.95

Online since: 2001

A popular dating website in French for people living in Canada, France, or Switzerland. The site is accessible to people living anywhere though it can only be displayed in French. Visitors (free members) can create a profile, though have restricted access to other services. Communicating and participating fully in the site requires a paid subscription.

Number of Members: 16,000

Cost: 1 month $24.99

Online since: 2003

A popular personals site where Albanian women and men can chat and meet other singles looking for dating, romance and love. A friendly Albanian community that is free to join.

Number of Members: 25,000

Cost: 1 Month $12.99/month

Online since: 2003

This site is designed around those seeking friends and serious relationships with people from France or French speaking territories. The website is part of the FriendFinder social network, and offers a range of sophisticated yet easy to use tools to help you make friends and connect with others.

Number of Members: 8,000

Cost: 1 Month $39.99

Online since: 2002

At EthiopianPersonals.com you can meet single Ethiopian women and men in your region. A popular Ethiopian dating community for single Ethiopian people on the web. Free to post a profile.

Number of Members: 32,000

Cost: £18.50 per month

Online since: 2003

A popular dating site for men and women of all ages seeking friendship, romance, marriage or just a date. The website has many members from the UK though it is open to people living anywhere.

Number of Members: 9,000

Cost: From $29.99

Online since: 2009

AussieCupid is a brand new site where you can browse photos, chat and hook-up with Australian guys and girls near you. Join one of Australia’s faster growing social networks. Registration is quick and completely free.

Number of Members: 11,000

Cost: From $39.99

Online since: 2002

Italiano Singles is an exciting dating site for Italian singles and lovers of this fascinating culture. Create a free profile now and join this friendly community of Italian women and men, and perhaps meet your soul mate. The site offers numerous ways to help you to get to know others, including live chat, photo galleries as well as matchmaking features.

Number of Members: 44,000

Cost: £19 per month

Online since: 2001

A site aimed at city professionals who want to meet other like minded individuals for a date at lunch time or after work drinks. Join for free, create a profile and meet single professionals working nearby.

Number of Members: 51,000

Cost: 1 month - €24.95

Online since: 2003

This site says that it is Ireland’s most popular online dating venue. Another Friend is a well laid out site that’s easy to use. They offer email, chat, message and event boards, as well as a matchmaking tool that shows you other members who may be compatible with you. A free membership gives you limited access to features. Subscriptions start at EUR24.95 per month.

Number of Members: 171,000

Cost: 1 Month: €34.90

Online since: 2005

Partner.de is a popular German matchmaking site. Partner.de prides itself on its ability to create lasting and meaningful relationships with their proprietary Balance matchmaking system. This is based on the fact that successful relationships occur when partners have a mix of similar and opposite characteristics.

Number of Members: 44,000

Cost: From £16.95

Online since: 2000

Love and Friends is a UK dating and networking site for thinking people. For single graduates and professionals looking for a relationship, love or simply friends.

Number of Members: 572,000

Cost: £49.99 per month

Online since: 2010

SmartDate is an international dating site that helps all kinds of people discover romance or platonic friendship. The site is offered in various languages, including English, French and German and even has a quick connect feature for those with a Facebook account.

Number of Members: 32,000

Cost: From, $29.95

Online since: 1998

Single women and men, looking for online dating and matchmaking can join AbsoluteAgency.com as a free guest member. Whether you are looking for love, marriage, or a soul mate, Absolute Agency helps people from all over the globe find other singles for romantic relationships.

Number of Members: 14,000

Cost: From $ AUD 53.95 p/month

Online since: 2003

Aussie Match Maker is one of the fastest growing dating and networking sites for Australian singles of all ages. The site is totally free to join. Once registered, you can search for friends, dates, true love or just hang out with other Australians who share your interests.

Number of Members: 30,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2005

Proximeety UK is a dating and chat site where you can meet local people for chat, friendship or romance. Register for free, and enjoy chat, forums, games, or simply browse profiles of thousands of Uk singles.

Number of Members: 26,000

Cost: CAD $24.99 per month

Online since: 2006

A dating and chat site for Quebec singles. You can browse profiles on the site straightaway, without joining, which will give you an idea of what the site offers. Profiles can contain pictures and videos, as well as a personal description and interests. The site is in French.

Number of Members: 50,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2005

Proximeety originates in France and now has a network of international dating sites and is offered in numerous different languages. Most features on the site are free to use, including searching and email. Boost points can be purchased for extra privileges.

Number of Members: 69,000

Cost: From $24.99

Online since: 1999

A popular online dating service serving the United Kingdom. DatingDirect is now owned by Meetic, the largest dating network in Europe. They have around 69,000 active users. Members can join the site for free, create a profile and upload their photos.

Number of Members: 85,000

Cost: NZ$ 14.95 1-Month Gold

Online since: 2005

NZ Dating is one of New Zealand’s most popular dating sites and social communities. The site has photo personals, profile searches, forums and chat rooms and event lists. It’s free to join and to contact others on the site. Gold membership on NZ Dating can be purchased which increases your visibility on the site.

Number of Members: 4,000

Cost: 1 month €24.99

Online since: 2005

Liebe.de, which was once a popular German dating website, now has only around 4,000 active members. Their matching system offers the possibility to meet the man or woman of your choice and who is compatible with you.

Number of Members: 27,000

Cost: EUR €24 per month

Online since: 2009

A social dating site for people of Turkish origin. The site has picture profiles of Turkish people seeking friendship and romance. It also offers resources such as a travel section, music videos, and links to Turkish TV and Radio channels. Randevu24 can be displayed in Turkish, as well as English or German.

Number of Members: 9,000

Cost: $19.99 per month

Online since: 2003

Greek Singles Connection is a popular personals site for eligible Greek men and women. Get to know local Greek girls and guys for friendship or romance through chat rooms, or use the matchmaking feature to find your ideal Greek partner.

Number of Members: 5,000

Cost: 1 Month $39.99

Online since: 2008

A speciality dating service bringing together Romanian singles living anywhere in the world. The site welcomes all Romanians, as well as those of other ethnic backgrounds who simply want to meet a Romanian woman or man, for dating, marriage or online chat.

Number of Members: 12,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2001

Kletsen is a Dutch and Belgian online chat community with several thousand members. The site is moderated daily and has free forums, chatrooms, picture profiles and a games room.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: Premium AUD$ 12.99 per month

Online since: 2011

The creators of Ozlove wanted to give Australian singles a new and exciting environment in which to date and socialize with other singles. They’ve done their research and put together a social dating network that is more of what the single community wants. A valid email and photo are required to join.

Number of Members: +Millions of profiles

Cost: Various site subscriptions

Online since: 2008

LoveScanner, also known as Cannodle is a dating search engine that brings together profiles from several different dating sites. Visitors can search by age, gender and location and on finding a profile of interest, they will be taken automatically to the relevant dating site.

Number of Members: 328,000

Cost: A$6.99 per month+stamps

Online since: 2006

RSVP is an Australian singles site for people seeking new friendships and relationships. With about 350,000 members it’s one of the most popular sites in that country, and attracts people of many different races and sexual orientations.

Number of Members: 18,000

Cost: 1 month $29.86

Online since: 2003

An online dating site for singles looking for online chat, fun, and a more casual dating scene. Sign up and create a profile for free, and browse cute singles in your town.

Number of Members: 578,000

Cost: $24.95 for one month

Online since: 2004

SinglesNet is a U.S based dating service that’s geared more towards casual relationships. It offers a free guest membership with limited ability to communicate. Full members receive perks such as unlimited email, instant messaging and use of chat rooms.

Number of Members: 24,000

Cost: 1 month £29.99

Online since: 2002

Meetic UK and Dating Direct now seem to be, for all purposes except name, the same site. Dating Direct was taken over by the Meetic Corporation in 2007. Meetic has a number of dating channels across European countries, and all provide a similar format, with services such as chat, messaging and matchmaking tools.

Number of Members: 3,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2003

SnogLondon is a dating service specifically for Londoners. It attracts a small following, of a few thousand young professionals living and working in the UK capital. It’s free to access and use the site’s email and search facilities.

Number of Members: 13,000

Cost: From $4.99

Online since: 2000

A dating website with thousands of profiles and powerful searching and matching capabilities help you meet your match. Search for fun, friendly singles with similar interests, find the perfect match by location, age and lifestyle.

Number of Members: 2,000

Cost: £6.10 GBP Monthly

Online since: 2002

A dating site where British singles can go to meet others for romance or friendship. UK Singles Connection only has around 2,000 members, however basic membership is free, and it offers a number of useful match-making tools.

Number of Members: 7,000

Cost: CAD$ 24.99 p/month

Online since: 2002

Canadian Personals is an online dating service where people from Canada can get together in a lively, fun and friendly place. Enjoy chat rooms, photo personals, 2 way matching and more.

Number of Members: 769,000

Cost: 1 month €29.90

Online since: 2004

Meetic is a large European online dating network, and Meetic FR is their country site for France. This is one of their most popular sites, having over three quarters of a million active members. A good range of features and tools are provided, including advanced searches, instant messaging and access via mobile phone.

Number of Members: 265,000

Cost: 1 month €29.90

Online since: 2002

Meetic ES is the Spanish dating site belonging to the Meetic Corporation. The site, which has around 265,000 members, is served in Spanish only. The site attracts a range of people seeking dating, friendship and marriage.

Number of Members: 405,000

Cost: 1 month €29.90

Online since: 2002

Meetic is a European dating network, and their Italian site is called, Meetic IT. Meetic sites are available in several different languages, and share the same features. Members can also access any of the sites serving other countries. Subscription costs for the Italian site begin at €29.90 per month.

Number of Members: 50,000

Cost: 1 months €34.90

Online since: 2006

Meetic DE is the German dating site belonging to the Meetic Corporation. The site, which has around 50,000 members, is in German only, and predominantly attracts people seeking dating and marriage. Their sister site, Partner.de offers compatibility matching services for those looking for a more scientific approach to matchmaking.

Number of Members: 769,000

Cost: 1 month €29.90

Online since: 2006

Meetic is a successful European dating company with sites for many European countries. Meetic.be is the portal for Belgium and is served in French. Members are visible across the entire family of Meetic sites, so it’s possible to get in touch with people in different countries.

Number of Members: 76,000

Cost: 1 Month CHF 59.95

Online since: 2002

Chat and flirt on Meetic.ch the most popular place to meet thousands of single Swiss women and single men in your canton. Find a new dating partner or friend anywhere in Switzerland. Meetic.ch is available in German, French, and Italian.

Number of Members: 11,000

Cost: 1 Month Membership £19.99

Online since: 2002

Need a quick date? SpeedDater Online is the web based dating service brought to you by the company speeddater.co.uk, who are one of the main organizers of speed dating events and parties in the UK. So not only can you meet people online, you may also have the opportunity to meet them in a relaxed setting at one of the numerous arranged events.

Number of Members: 10,000

Cost: From $25.90

Online since: 2002

Chat and flirt on Meetic Netherlands, where millions of single Dutch men and single women of all ages can meet, flirt and find a new dating partner. MeetIc is one of the largest and most popular dating services in Europe with singles from all areas.

Number of Members: 18,000

Cost: 1 month - £15

Online since: 2005

iSingles is an online dating site for UK Singles. It has plenty of advanced features and their simple to use interface makes the whole experience relatively easy. A basic free account will allow browsing but other options require a subscription.

Number of Members: 27,000

Cost: Starting $24.95

Online since: 2000

It’s easy and fun to find your ideal partner at DateMatch.com. It’s easy to make new connections with match searching, live chat, email and more. Join for free and meet single women and men in your city.

Number of Members: 34,000

Cost: 1 month $24.99

Online since: 2009

Turkish Direct is a dating and social website for Turkish people living at home or abroad or Turkish fans that are looking for their Turkish partner. Members can create friend lists and communicate through the site’s email and chat tools.

Number of Members: 193,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for UK singles, Be2 United Kingdom. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 23,000

Cost: 1 month £19.95

Online since: 2003

Singles356.com is a dating service that has thousands of members across England, Wales and the rest of the UK. It’s free to register on the site, and it’s possible to send winks and ice-breakers without becoming a paying member.

Number of Members: 257,000

Cost: 1 Month: €34.90

Online since: 2002

Neu.de is the German site from the Meetic group, the largest online dating network in Europe. The site is a popular venue for German speaking men and women seeking online dating, love, and friendship. The site has a range of useful features to help you to get acquainted with people on the site. Die Website ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt für deutschsprachige Männer und Frauen, die Online-Dating, Liebe und Freundschaft.

Number of Members: 61,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for euro singles, Be2 Belgium. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 104,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for Latin singles, Be2 Brazil. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 15,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for Canadian singles, Be2 Canada. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 346,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for euro singles, Be2 France. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 37,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for euro singles, Be2 Germany. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 445,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for Asian singles, be2.com Hong Kong. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 38,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for Dutch singles, Be2 Netherlands. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 26,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for euro singles, be2.com Norway. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 95,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for euro singles, be2.com Poland. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 10,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for asian singles, Be2 Singapore. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 91,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for euro singles, Be2 Spain. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 35,000

Cost: 3 months $53.99

Online since: 2000

Meet friends on the site for asian singles, be2.com Taiwan. With thousands of registered members, finding a date in your town has never been easier. Try the scientifically proven personality test, which aims to help you towards a harmonious long term relationship. Joining is free.

Number of Members: 13,000

Cost: 1 month - €19.99

Online since: 2009

Granamor offers Spanish women and men their own dating space where they can chat, flirt, date and mingle with one another in a safe online setting. The site is suitable for those looking for romance as well as more casual encounters. Joining with limited access is free of charge. The site is in Spanish.

Number of Members: 14,000

Cost: From £24.95 p/month

Online since: 2010

DatingAgency is a UK dating site for the over 40’s. The site is very easy to use and provides several ways of contacting and meeting new people - it also has some interesting advice articles. The site moderates member profiles, so helping to improve the dating experience of its members.

Number of Members: 5,000

Cost: 1 month - £24.95

Online since: 2011

Just Christian Dating is a site for Christian men and women living in the UK who want to meet someone of the same faith. The site has a simple joining form and is straightforward to use. The chat and profile features make the site suitable for those looking for friendship as well as love.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: Free to Join

Online since: 2007

The name Bemyv means Be My Valentine. This is a relatively new site that is currently attracting members living in the United Kingdom. Bemyv is free to join and has picture and video profiles, email, winks and flirts. You can also receive SMS alerts on your phone when somebody shows an interest in you.

Number of Members: 3,000

Cost: £24.95 per month

Online since: 2011

Swoon is a dating and friendship site for singles living in the UK and beyond. The site was launched in 2011, and is a member of the FriendsReunited Dating group. Since this site is part of a larger network, they already have a sizable membership. Subscriptions start at £24.95 per month.

Number of Members: 7,000

Cost: $34.99 per month

Online since: 2006

Lavalife is a Canadian site however they also have a portal specifically for people in Australian. The Australian site we estimate is attracting only around 7,000 members. Like the main site, Lavalife AU offers three areas that cater to different relationship types.

Number of Members: 4,000

Cost: 1 month - £24.95

Online since: 2010

Just Single Parents makes dating easy for single mums and dads. You’ll find people here looking for everything from email friends to love and marriage. The site is for people living in the UK and lets you search by postcode, distance or county. The complimentary membership lets you check out the site but to contact other members you will need to upgrade.

Number of Members: 38,000

Cost: From £4.99

Online since: 2002

Free basic membership and lots of exiting features make DatetheUk one of the top sites for meeting UK singles. Register now for a free account and start chatting and flirting online with local women and men.

Number of Members: 7,000

Cost: £9.95 per month

Online since: 1999

Midsummer's Eve is a dating service for people living in the United Kingdom. They’ve been around for some time, since 1999 to be exact. The site advertises itself as free, however this is not correct as many features are only available on payment of a subscription fee. Members must submit a detailed profile before they can message others on the site.

Number of Members: 3,000

Cost: $4.00/month

Online since: 2009 April

Jakarta Dating is a regional site for Indonesian singles living in and around the city of Jakarta. It also welcomes people of other nationalities who are interested in meeting an Indonesian person for dating, marriage or friendship. About 3,000 people actively use the site, which is currently offering full access to new members at no charge.

Number of Members: 6,000

Cost: £11.95 per month

Online since: 1998

Singles Canada is a regional dating site for Canadians. The site also welcomes singles of other nationalities and allows you to search for people living in other lands. The site has email and chat features, as well as matchmaking tools to help you locate your perfect soulmate.

Number of Members: 67,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2005

Proximeety originates in France, however they also have a site especially for Japanese singles. The site offers free access, including email and searching. Points can be purchased on the site for additional privileges.

Number of Members: 2,000

Cost: 1 Year $10.99

Online since: 2007

Find singles in your local area to meet for dating and romance. YouDate.net is a full featured dating service that includes photo and video profiles, instant messenger, online flirts, and chatrooms.

Number of Members: 6,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2005

Matchmate is a free dating community where you can connect with other local singles in your town and elsewhere. The site offers a number of useful features to help you get started. There's blogs, member videos, picture rating, free searching and more.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 1999

An online dating service with a unique system that analyzes your personality and helps you to find your ideal match. The site has a growing dating community of singles, and offers free basic membership. There’s direct customer support to help you get started.

Number of Members: 2,000

Cost: Free Trial, Gold $15.00 p/m

Online since: Jan 2010

This Armenian dating site is offering a full 2-year’s free access to all new members. MyArmenianLove lets you chat and make friends with Armenian singles across the world. The site has some great forums and blogs so that you can keep abreast of Armenian culture and even contribute yourself.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: £11.95 Per Month

Online since: 2011

A dating and chat site that lets you post pictures and videos on your profile and chat with friends. A free account will give you access and let you browse profiles, however to send email messages and chat online you’ll need to upgrade.

Number of Members: below 1,000

Cost: 1 month £19.95

Online since: 2011

London Internet Dating is a site specifically for people living in and around London. The site offers email, instant chat, and matchmaking tools that pair people based on their personality profile. Members can also create their own online diary.

Number of Members: 2,000 + network users

Cost: 1 month - $39.95

Online since: 2011

A dating service for singles in Australia that allows members to create picture and video profiles, take personality tests, write their own diary and chat online and via email. Joining is free, while communicating and taking tests requires upgrade.

Number of Members: 2000 + network users

Cost: 1 month £19.95

Online since: 2010

This U.K dating site is for forty something singles who’re looking for love, romance or just friendship. It’s free to create a profile, upload photos and videos and look around the site. Chatting and email require upgrading to a paid membership.

Number of Members: 1000 + network users

Cost: 30 days $39.95

Online since: 2011

An Eastern European dating site that lets members post photo personals of themselves, email each other, use chat rooms, and instant messaging. It’s a pay site - free members have restricted messaging access, but can send out introductory messages.

Number of Members: 44,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2006

A social dating site for Habesha people. It’s free to join; members can chat and email others for free, as well as upload and share photos, videos and music.

Number of Members: 2,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2011

Dating Free TK is a romantic contact site open to people living anywhere. It doesn’t cost anything to join, or to use any of the features offered there. Its small membership base is comprised mostly of people living in Eastern Europe including the Baltic States.

Number of Members: 7,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2001

Sincere Friends, or Amistad Sincera, the Spanish version of the site is a contact site where you can post a personal profile and email other members. The site allows videos, creating friend networks, adding music clips and photos to enhance your profile.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2008

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