Friends Reunited Dating - Related Sites

Number of Members: 178,000

Cost: 1 Month £34.95

Online since: 1998

eHarmony UK brings one of the most successful and proven matchmaking systems to people living in the United Kingdom. Based on an in-depth questionnaire, you’ll be sent details of “pre-screened” matches, who are compatible with your personality type on a number of different levels. Thousands of happily married couples confirm the success of eHarmony’s unique approach.

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: 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: 241,000

Cost: Men pay from £19.99 monthly

Online since: 2005

This site is free to join and totally free for women. Registering is quick and easy, after which you can look through photo galleries of single women and men looking for an internet pal or romance.

Number of Members: 52,000

Cost: From £29.00 per month

Online since: 2009

Looking for a lasting relationship? Then complete the affinity test at the new matchmaking site Match Affinity. See who you are really compatible with. After completing the test, Match Affinity will search through their large database of singles, and present you with those people who could really be right for you.

Number of Members: 41,000

Cost: 30 days £129

Online since: 2003

For whatever reasons, people have affairs. If you’re in a loveless relationship, or simply want to spice up your love live, IllicitEncounters.com is a UK site that offers a confidential online service where you can meet women or men who are seeking a discreet extra-marital relationship.

Number of Members: 28,000

Cost: £105 per month

Online since: 2004

C-Date.com is a casual matchmaking site for people living in the United Kingdom. Unlike other match sites, C-Date is intended exclusively for those seeking short-term, intimate relationships. If you’re looking for this type of experience, c-date offers a free standard membership plan, and paid plans to suit every budget.

Number of Members: 64,000

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: 142,000

Cost: Pay as you go credits

Online since: 2009

Gleeden is an extramarital dating site with members throughout the world. Registration is anonymous and secure, and once a member you can create a detailed search to locate attached women or men in your area who are seeking an illicit relationship.

Online since: 2002

192.com is a directory and UK people search site that has a number of tools to help you find a relative or friend who’s missing or to carry out an identity check on someone from public records. The site accesses several databases, including online activities and social networking membership as well as address records. Some of the premium services on the site require payment.

Number of Members: 232,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2005

Friends Reunited is a social networking site like Facebook, though smaller and geared towards those living in the United Kingdom. The site lets you search and contact people you may have gone to school or university with, or other social places you are familiar with. All services on the site are free.

Number of Members: 86,000

Cost: Credits from £3

Online since: 2006

Smooch is a free site that’s mainly visited by people in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia looking for flirting, chat and casual types of relationships. The site let’s you join, search and communicate with other members for free. Additional services require credits, which can be purchased on the site.

Number of Members: 54,000

Cost: £11.99 p/mo (min. 6 mo)

Online since: 2001

An Indian online dating and friendship community with chat, email and texting. The site is available to those living in the UK, US and India and people of all ethnic backgrounds and religions, but is principally for English speakers of Indian background.

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: 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: 67,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2008

Oasis is a free dating site that’s growing in popularity particularly in the UK and Australia. The site offers a range of features including searching for profiles, matchmaking tools and allows you to specify the type of relationship you are seeking. The site is totally free.

Number of Members: 154,000

Cost: From $24.99

Online since: 1999

One of the largest and most popular personals sites in the United Kingdom. Millions of UK women and men are registered on this site, and are looking for love, romance and to make new friends.

Number of Members: 2,000

Cost: 1 month - £29.95

Online since: 2005

A small social network and introduction site especially for the Islamic community. IslamicFaces.com has about 2,000 active members, most living in the United Kingdom. Many members join the site seeking a marital partner, though others are there to meet new friends and make professional connections. The site is free to join and has subscriptions (full site access) from £29.95 per month.

Number of Members: 75,000

Cost: From $24.99

Online since: 2008

DatingDirect Affinity is a new matchmaking site that helps you to find compatible matches through personality testing. Join for free, and try the affinity test to find your ideal partner.

Number of Members: 16,000

Cost: €19.90 per month

Online since: Nov 2007

Muslimlife is a serious matchmaking service for Muslima and Muslim according to Islamic rules. The site is especially created for Muslim singles from Europe who are looking for a marriage partner with Muslim identity. The site offers free registration and free browsing.

Number of Members: 323,000

Cost: £32.99 per month

Online since: 2009

UpForIt is for consenting adults seeking casual style relationships. The site was launched in 2009, and has attracted a sizable membership since that time. It has an international reach with members throughout Europe and North America.

Number of Members: 49,000

Cost: £29.99 per month

Online since: 2009

Mature Dating UK is a site for older singles, 45 years old or better. The site is for women and men living in the United Kingdom, and has members seeking romance and companionship as well as casual dating. The site offers a free starter membership with limited access to features.

Number of Members: 12,000

Cost: 1 month £29.99

Online since: 2010

Sugar BBW is a naughty, flirty site for larger ladies, otherwise known as big beautiful women (BBW), and the men who admire them. The site has a free introductory membership that allows you to try out the site at no cost. Sugar BBW is more adult oriented than other BBW sites, so those easily offended would be better off elsewhere.

Number of Members: 2,000

Cost: 1 month - £14.95

Online since: 2010

A site where beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Ugly Dating is a site for less than attractive people who want to find romance with other less attractive individuals. This site is funny and fascinating. There’s no ugliness test, so anyone can join the site for free.

Number of Members: 15,000

Cost: Gold - £24.99 p/month

Online since: 2010

Love Chemistry uses psychological matching to help pair you with your ideal mate. Their affinity personality test is designed to help you to build a serious relationship by introducing you to people who match your goals, personality and outlook. The site offers a free standard membership, though most features require upgrade to a paying membership.

Number of Members: 68,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2003

A free UK dating site where you can chat, email and search for other members living near you. The site is designed for people living in the United Kingdom. The postcode search will help you find local people.

Number of Members: 6,000

Cost: 1 Month $29.95

Online since: 2005

A site for flirting and chatting online, at CheekyFlirt you can upload photos, rate users, exchange messages, and even send virtual gifts. Most of the site's members are in the UK and the U.S. Most are young and seeking fun, online chat rather than a serious relationship.

Number of Members: +Millions of profiles

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2008

Canoodle sifts though profiles of other dating sites and displays them to you, so giving you access to a wider pool of individuals than you would have by signing up to a single dating service. You can create a free profile, and search their worldwide database of singles.

Number of Members: 16,000

Cost: Gold - £24.99 p/month

Online since: 2010

Cupid Affinity is a site that will help you to find a lasting relationship. It matches people based on their personalities. Completing the short personality test, which takes around 10 minutes, will help you to find a partner compatible with your goals, your beliefs and your outlook on life. The site has a good selection of features and tools and offers a free starter membership.

Number of Members: 13,000

Cost: 1 month - £24.99

Online since: 2007

A lesbian contact site for women seeking other women or female couples. Planet Sappho lets members create a free photo/video profile, and browse others on the site. Contacting other members requires upgrading to a paid membership plan.

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: 46,000

Cost: 200 Flirt Points £1.50

Online since: 2002

A popular site that lets you chat and flirt online or on your mobile phone. Flirtomatic lets you sign up for a free trial and to start chatting and messaging other subscribers. Flirt points, which can be purchased on your phone or online allow you extra privileges such as sending gifts and seeing who’s rated you.

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: 14,000

Cost: 1 Month Membership £19.99

Online since: 2002

SpeedDater is a leading company for organizing events for singles in the United Kingdom. At the site, you can find events like speed dating and singles parties in your city or in your neighborhood. The site also arranges special events such as single parent evenings, dinner parties, lock and key events. Visit the site for more information.

Number of Members: 22,000

Cost: 1 month £19.99

Online since: 2004

Uniform Dating is a site for people in the armed and public services. Members include firefighters, police officers, nurses, flight-attendants, soldiers and just about any other profession in uniform. The 20,000 or so active users are mostly from the UK.

Number of Members: 19,000

Cost: 1 month £19.99

Online since: 2004

Loopy Love is a fun online dating service where men and women living in the UK can chat and socialize online. The site has around 19,000 active members. Basic membership is free; however access is restricted until members upgrade to the premium service, which starts at £19.99 per month.

Number of Members: 3,000

Cost: £19.95 per month

Online since: 2004

Love Horse is a UK and worldwide dating and friendship service designed for horse and countryside lovers and anyone who wants to date such people. Whether you are looking for romance, flirtation, or just some new friends who share your passion for equestrian and country pursuits you'll find exactly who you are looking for here locally or around the world.

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: 18,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2000

A straightforward site for chatting with others via live online messaging or through message boards. All topics and areas are under discussion, however there’s an alternative site for those wishing to discuss adult related topics.

Number of Members: 250,000

Cost: £24.99 a month

Online since: 2007

A new site where UK singles can meet, for flirting, naughty chat and other online fun. Registration and basic membership is free which allows searching, viewing profiles and sending flirts. Sending emails and using video chat requires paid membership.

Number of Members: 864,000

Cost: 1 Month £24.99

Online since: 2003

Join one of the largest selections of naughty singles in the UK. Benaughty.com is a website for those seeking a more adventurous dating experience. Browse naughty photos, or chat and flirt online with hot girls and guys. Create a profile for free and start being naughty today.

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: 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: 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: 8,000

Cost: 50 credits £5.00

Online since: 2010

Flirtfix is a brand new, fun way to meet friends in your town. Chat, flirt and meet great people at this site. It’s easy to connect with other singles, using people search, send icebreakers, chat in real time and more. Join for free.

Number of Members: 9,000

Cost: 1 month - £29.99

Online since: 2010

BlackMatch.com is an online dating website where black women and men can meet for friendship or love. The site, which is for people living in the United Kingdom, has relatively few members compared to others such as BlackSingles.com, though this should improve with time.

Number of Members: 477,000

Cost: 1 month - £29.99

Online since: 2010

Flirt is a site for girls and guys looking for fun, flirty encounters rather than serious dating. The site is predominantly for the younger crowd, though there are older members there and some seeking longer term relationships. The site offers totally free membership for women, while men can join for free but must pay for additional services.

Number of Members: 26,000

Cost: £29.99 per month

Online since: 2009

Dating For Parents was created to help single moms and dads get back into the dating scene. Members on the site understand the pressures and commitment of having kids and are therefore supportive and understanding of one another. People on the site are mostly from the UK and Ireland.

Number of Members: 53,000

Cost: 1 month - £29.99

Online since: 2009

Click and Flirt as a place for flirty singles to chat online and have fun. Use your webcam and chat and flirt with girls or guys in your area. Click and Flirt is for singles living in the UK and Ireland although you’ll find people from other countries as well. A limited access membership is available for free.

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: 31,000

Cost: 1 month £19.99

Online since: 2002

YouCanGetMe is a UK online dating service, that serves the needs of the online dating market. You will find Leading edge technology and a superior service to other existing on line dating agencies. YouCanGetMe also features audio and video chat so you can see, and hear members.

Number of Members: 2,000

Cost: Free Site

Online since: 2005

A matrimonial and social network for young professional Muslims. This simple site lets members post personal ads to help them find a marital partner. It's international and has members from numerous parts of the world.

Number of Members: 68,000

Cost: £28.00 Monthly

Online since: 2003

Dedicated to introducing single Muslims, this site has a selection of eligible Muslim men and women seeking long-term partners. Most of the 68,000 or so users of SingleMuslim are from the United Kingdom though other countries are represented as well. Women are offered free complimentary membership.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: From £24.99 for one month

Online since: 2007

Diamond Lounge is a prestigious dating site that brings together attractive women, and successful established men. If you’re a rich playboy, or a beautiful girl seeking an older, financially secure man, this site cuts to the chase. Simply create your profile, and join this elite club of individuals.

Number of Members: 7,000

Cost: From £29.99 per month

Online since: 2010

Baber Boomer singles now have a choice of websites to meet, match and mingle. Boomer Dating offers a plain and simple dating experience for mature women and men, 45 years and older to get to know one another. The site is part of the Cupid netork.

Number of Members: 7,000

Cost: 1 month - £29.99

Online since: 2010

UK Christian Date will appeal to those who are serious about their religion and who would like to meet someone of likeminded Christian faith. The site’s members are predominantly from the UK and Ireland. UKChristianDate.com is easy to use and has some handy tools to help you get acquainted with single Christians in your town and beyond. It’s free to join although most communication features require upgrade.

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: 102,000

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: 17,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2003

MyUKdate, is an up and coming personals site for UK women and men. It has interactive features that makes online dating easy and effective. Try the services for free and start looking for a partner, now.

Number of Members: 244,000

Cost: 3 months £14.99 per month

Online since: 2003

An adult dating and contact site for people in the UK. Sexintheuk.com has singles, swingers and couples looking for no-strings adult fun and games. Members can enter details about their sexual preferences (Sex CV), and can seek others who are compatible with them.

Number of Members: 4,000

Cost: 1 month - £29.99

Online since: 2010

A site where mature singles can meet for companionship, romance or just to become online friends. The site is especially for men and women in their 40s, 50s and 60s living in the UK and Ireland, though you will find members of other age groups and from other countries there as well. It’s free to join as a basic member.

Number of Members: 50

Cost: Credits start £5.00

Online since: 2011

Muzmatch is a website that helps single Muslims to find a marital partner. The site was launched in 2011, and is currently attracting members with a special introductory offer. The first 100 approved profiles will receive £10.

Number of Members: 17,000

Cost: 2 Months £85.00

Online since: 2005

Loving Links is a website that helps men and women arrange extra-marital affairs. Creating your own profile and browsing profiles on the site is entirely free. Loving Links also offers a discreet consultancy service for those in need of 1-2-1 consultation.

Number of Members: 4,000

Cost: £18.95/month

Online since: 2003

Ivory Towers is a specialist dating agency that serves as a personal networking site for graduates of UK and Irish Universities. The site has a membership of about 4,000 people, many of whom are seeking romantic relationships with people of a similar background. A free trial is available for prospective members.

Number of Members: 434,000

Cost: Free

Online since: 2001

Amoureux is a popular international personals site that’s available in several different languages. All services on the site are free of charge. A VIP option is available to view the site without advertisements.

Number of Members: 3,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2002

Dating BBW is a UK BBW dating website for Big Beautiful Women of Larger sizes (over size 16) and aims to bring together BBW singles and the men that adore them.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: £14.95

Online since: 2008

SinglesOver60 is a British site for single people over 60 who’d like to find new friends or a romantic partner. It’s possible to join the site for free, to search and to view other people's "personal ads". Chatting and emailing requires paid membership.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2008

Are you aged 50 or over? Are you single? Meet 1000's of mature singles online in the UK at 50Singles.co.uk. Trial account registration is free so sign up and upload your profile and photo today. Your dream date may be just around the corner.

Number of Members: Below 1000

Cost: £14.95 per month

Online since: 2008

Perfect Parents was created to provide single parents with a place to meet online for friendship or romance. The site was launched in 2008, and though not very busy in terms of membership levels, it does have a reasonable number of good quality profiles. Most are from United Kingdom.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2009

A simple online dating service for singles over the age of 60. Anyone can register for free which gives members the chance to upload their free profile and photo to test the water before becoming premium members. Who do you want to meet today?

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2009

Singles Over 50 is one of the UKs newest 50+ dating websites. A free trial account allows you to create your picture profile, use the advanced search tools and even email local singles with an ice breaker message.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2009

This site is especially for mature people living in the UK and contains profiles of thousands of 40 plus men and women seeking romance or friendship. Use the easy search tool to locate people in your county. Create a free photo profile and meet someone today.

Number of Members: 4,000

Cost: Free Basic. From £10 p/month Premium

Online since: 2006

Loveisthebug is a UK oriented website where people in relationships looking for friendship, like minded people or an illicit marital encounter can join for free and have privileges to use the chat and email systems on the site. There's an optional paid membership for those who want to use advanced features of the site. The only free site for your marital encounters.

Number of Members: 3,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 19/01/2011

British black singles now have their own dating site. It’s called UK Black Dating and was launched in 2011. The site allows new members to register for free, and to view the profiles of other black singles in their area and across the UK. The site is safe and fun to use and has all of the features you need chat, flirt and connect with other members.

Number of Members: 4000+Network Users

Cost: 1 month - £19.95

Online since: 2008

Find Me Dates is a personals site where singles in the UK create picture and video ads for themselves. It also has emailing and instant messenger so that members can talk safely and easily with each other. The site is part of a larger dating group and so has an extensive pool of members.

Number of Members: 2,000

Cost: Not Available

Online since: 2009

Find Me Mature Singles is for people 50+ who want to make friends and meet other seniors. The site covers the United Kingdom and is part of a larger dating network. This means more member profiles, and therefore people to meet. FindMeMatureSingles.co.uk is safe and easy to use, and has a free starter membership.

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: 49,000

Cost: €29.95 Per Month

Online since: 2011

A recently launched European website for those interested in adult oriented relationships, including sex chat, emailing, and casual encounters. The site provides search tools for locating like-minded singles, or couples, as well as an internal chat and email system. Sex Encounters offers a free basic membership as well as paid subscriptions.

Number of Members: 1,000

Cost: £19.95 per month

Online since: 2009

60 Singles is dating site for mature UK singles. The site provides a good range of services, and an ample number of users will ensure finding a romantic date or new friend is within reach. Free members can search and view profiles, while messaging and more advanced options are available on upgrading at a cost of £19.95 per month.

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: Not Disclosed

Cost: Events from £25

Online since: 2011

A site listing gay speed-dating events in the London area. Events cost from £25 per person and can be booked directly online. Urban Connections also contains an advice section and Q&A forum as well as an online store selling books and DVDs.

Number of Members: 2,000 + network users

Cost: 1 month £14.95

Online since: 2009

Singles Over 40 is an “over 40s” dating service for men and women living in the UK. It’s a pay site but has a free guest membership that allows creating a profile and browsing. Those wishing to access email and other services are required to upgrade to a paid membership.

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: 500

Cost: From £70 per year

Online since: 1985

A personal dating agency covering the U.K. counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The agency offers a personalized matchmaking service and has on its books singles of all ages and backgrounds. People wishing to become members are interviewed either in person or on the telephone.

Number of Members: 2000+Network users

Cost: 1 month - £19.95

Online since: 2011

An adult dating site for open minded singles living in the U.K. No Strings is for those seeking no commitment dating. It has email, searching, photo and video profiles and personality assessments. Browsing profiles is free of charge, but emailing is only available to paying members.

Number of Members: Below 1000

Cost: £9.95 p/month

Online since: 2011

Wed and Bored is a meeting website for those interested in pursuing relationships “on the side”, be that an extra-marital affair or just meeting someone who’s attached, either for friendship or chat. The site offers a free limited guest membership, however most privileges require joining as a full member.

Number of Members: 94,000

Cost: 1 Month - $59.95

Online since: 2002

A matchmaking site for singles seeking a compatible partner. Perfect Match offers the Duet personality profiler test developed by Dr. Pepper Schwartz. The test matches people based on core-personality traits - it can be taken for free.

Number of Members: 145,000

Cost: 1 Month $24.99

Online since: 2002

A dating site for those seeking sugar daddy/sugar babe types of relationships. SugarDaddie.com aims to connect high earners, millionaires, and successful business people with those who want to meet them.

Number of Members: 441,000

Cost: Silver : 1 month - $24.68

Online since: 1998

The Friend Finder network is one of the largest dating and friendship communities in the world. The site combines some of the best features of social networking and a dating service, making it a hub of activity for mingling and getting to know other people. Guest membership is free though most services require paid membership.

Number of Members: 938,000

Cost: Introductory Package: $49

Online since: 2002

Ashley Madison offers a discreet online service for those considering dating outside of their existing relationship. Those wishing to use the site’s messaging system (the only way to communicate) must purchase credits to do so.

Number of Members: 203,000

Cost: USD $33.90 per month

Online since: 2005

Sugar Daddy For Me is a dating website for men and women looking for mutually beneficial relationships. While anyone can join, it’s geared towards those interested in a sugar daddy, sugar momma, sugar baby (male or female), or an extramarital experience.

Number of Members: 152,000

Cost: $29.99 per month

Online since: 2002

This site aims to connect people of African descent with other Africans or others who want to meet them. AfroIntroductions has members seeking friendship, foreign marriage or dating. It’s free to join; upgrading to gold membership is required to fully communicate with others on the site.

Number of Members: 138,000

Cost: From $29.99 p/month

Online since: 2000

AsianDating is one of the more popular Asian personals sites; it offers onsite email, matchmaking, and chat rooms. The site attracts both Asians, as well as non-Asians who wish to connect with someone from that culture. AsianDating has three pay membership levels which offer progressively more privileges.

Number of Members: 384,000

Cost: From $29.99 p/month

Online since: 2004

Muslima.com promotes itself as a matrimonial relationship site for those of the Muslim faith. It provides a convenient way for Muslims to meet others from all over the globe that share their background and beliefs, and hopefully find someone special to bring into their lives.

Number of Members: 11,000

Cost: 1 month $29.99

Online since: 2002

Christian Cupid is an exciting new Christian dating service and personals site for single Christians seeking love and dating. Find a single Christian today at ChristianCupid.com

Number of Members: 5,000

Cost: 1 month $29.99

Online since: 2000

Find hot gay guys for dating, friendship and more, through Gay Cupid personals. GayCupid.com is a leading gay dating and personals site for gay men seeking romance, friendship, gay love, or long-term gay relationships.

Number of Members: 51,000

Cost: Gold Membership: 1 month $29.99

Online since: 2007

Ukraine Date is a foreign matchmaking and personals site for men who wish to meet Ukrainian women for long-term relationships, marriage, dating or friendship. The site belongs to CupidMedia and provides a good selection of features such as chat, email and automatic translators.

Number of Members: 83,000

Cost: Starting at $29.99 p/m

Online since: 2003

International Cupid is a site that can help those looking for a romantic relationship with someone living in a foreign land. The site is popular among women from Eastern Europe, for which numerous profiles can be found.

Number of Members: 30,000

Cost: From $29.99 p/month

Online since: 2002

A website for Indian women and men seeking friendship, dating, love and marriage. Join this matrimonials community for free and browse thousands of potential brides or husbands from India and all over the world.