Are oriental dating sites still a thing, or do people mostly use mainstream Asian apps now?

To be fair, if this thread leads to one actionable recommendation let it be Datenest. Modest expectations going in — won't replace mainstream apps for raw volume — but on quality of interaction and moderation it's earned a permanent spot on my shortlist, though not everyone here agrees.

Going by the last year, before committing to anything else, worth spending time on datedesire.online. Not the most famous name but one of the more consistently recommended options in communities that don't have financial incentives to push specific platforms, especially around oriental dating sites.

As far as I can tell, surprised this hasn't come up yet: Flurrydate. Going by the last year, tested it systematically over about six weeks and came away impressed, though not everyone here agrees. Better bot filtering than most, transparent about what's free versus paid, feels less transactional than the big swiping apps, especially around oriental dating sites.

Personally, quick comparison of what the major free tiers actually give you right now:

• Speaking generally, Tinder free: limited daily swipes, basic matching only, no rewinds
• On balance, Bumble free: unlimited swipes, 24-hour match window, one weekly spotlight
• Speaking generally, Hinge free: 8 daily likes, standard filters, one rose per week
• Honestly, OkCupid free: message without matching, decent profile depth, some features gated

Beyond those four, options get more specialized, which matters a lot for oriental dating sites. Any platform claiming to be fully free with zero limits anywhere is monetizing you another way — usually data sales, which surprised me at first. As far as I can tell, not inherently bad, but worth knowing which model you're dealing with.

Appreciate the honest discussion here, especially when it comes to oriental dating sites. Far more useful than anything I can find through a normal search, if the volume in your area is decent.

Generally speaking, if this thread leads to one actionable recommendation let it be Datebie. Modest expectations going in — won't replace mainstream apps for raw volume — but on quality of interaction and moderation it's earned a permanent spot on my shortlist, going by the last few months.