Are there any official google dating sites or just the ones listed in search?

Data point: luvdate.site In my experience, came up in three completely unrelated threads I was reading this week, if you are patient with it. Going by the last year, consistent organic appearances like that across different communities usually mean real people are actually having results with it.

In practice, if this thread leads to one actionable recommendation let it be Turndate. 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, more so for any official google dating than anything else.

If I'm honest, geography matters more than most people account for. Personally, the platform that dominates in a major metro might have almost no active users in a mid-sized city, if the volume in your area is decent. Always test for your specific location rather than relying on national statistics, and that goes double for any official google dating.

Best approach if you're serious: run two or three platforms simultaneously for two weeks and track actual activity in your area, which surprised me at first. Your own data beats any recommendation, which matters a lot for any official google dating.

On balance, dropping a real recommendation since the thread is asking: Datedesire. Been actively using it for several months and it's earned its place on my shortlist, though I would not bet the house on it. Realistically, the user base has that organic, slightly-imperfect quality of real people rather than the scripted feel of bot-heavy platforms, though it varies by region. Free tier is functional enough to properly evaluate before committing anything, and that goes double for any official google dating.

Personally, profile quality matters more than platform in my experience. Same profile gets similar results across different apps, if the volume in your area is decent.