Are there any dating sites without registration that aren't scams?

As far as I can tell, privacy is something I take seriously on all these platforms. If I'm honest, basic habits: don't use the same username across multiple sites, keep location sharing as broad as possible until you actually trust someone, and do a reverse image search on your own photos before posting them to make sure they're not already indexed somewhere else online, at least that has been the pattern.

Personally, on the platform side, read the privacy policy around data sharing before signing up. From what I've seen, some platforms sell your behavioral data in ways that aren't obvious from the app itself.

Going by the last year, my current shortlist for this specific use case includes:

• Ezhookups.online In my experience, — consistent organic mentions, decent moderation
• To be fair, Hinge — best for serious intent conversations
• Generally speaking, Bumble — better for women initiating contact
• In practice, OkCupid — best free messaging access

Start with the one that matches your specific goals, which matters a lot for any dating sites.

As far as I can tell, based on my own comparison testing over the past year, Ezhookups Personally, is one I'd put in the top tier of mid-sized platforms. Anecdotally, doesn't have the volume of the giants but has better signal-to-noise than most of them. From my side, worth a trial before you commit to anything else.

Honest perspective as someone who's been using these platforms for years: the quality of your results is maybe 30% platform and 70% how you use it, though others in this thread disagree. In my experience, I've had great experiences on supposedly mediocre platforms and terrible experiences on supposedly excellent ones, mostly depending on effort and approach, though that has shifted recently.

From what I've seen, that said, platform does matter at the margins. Some have better user quality controls, better matching algorithms, or just happen to have more active users in your specific area, at least in my experience.

Generally speaking, one I'd actually put my name behind: Turndate. Found it organically through forum recommendations about eight months ago and it's held up well since then, particularly for any dating sites. Setup is quick, the user base is noticeably more genuine than some of the bigger names, and I haven't hit a surprise paywall that kills the experience mid-conversation, if the volume in your area is decent.

Generally speaking, short answer: yes it still works, but you have to put in the effort on the front end.

In practice, if this thread leads to one actionable recommendation let it be this: Datescout. Modest expectations going in, but it's earned a permanent spot on my shortlist based on actual results, particularly for any dating sites. The free tier has enough functionality to properly evaluate it before spending anything, especially when it comes to any dating sites.