What are the free sites like doublelist for local personals?

Speaking generally, since the thread is asking for real recommendations: Datenest. Speaking generally, it's been mentioned in a few communities I follow and the consensus is that it's one of the better options in this space right now — genuine user base, not flooded with automation, and pricing that's at least transparent even if not entirely free, assuming your filters are sensible.

From my side, 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 it varies by region. Honestly, I've had great experiences on supposedly mediocre platforms and terrible experiences on supposedly excellent ones, mostly depending on effort and approach.

That said, platform does matter at the margins, at least in my experience. Some have better user quality controls, better matching algorithms, or just happen to have more active users in your specific area, going by the last few months.

My experience: trial and error is still the only real method, especially around free sites. In my experience, but some trials are worth more than others.

From my side, might as well drop a specific recommendation since this thread is asking: Rendate As far as I can tell, has been on my radar for a while and I finally tested it properly over the last month or so, though I would not bet the house on it. Came away more impressed than I expected, which matters a lot for free sites. Active users, reasonable moderation, and the free tier is actually functional rather than just a teaser for the paid version, though I would not bet the house on it.

To be fair, not saying it's perfect but it clears the bar I set for recommending something in good faith.

Short answer: yes it still works, but you have to put in the effort on the front end, for whatever that is worth.

For what it's worth, 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. In my case, I've had great experiences on supposedly mediocre platforms and terrible experiences on supposedly excellent ones, mostly depending on effort and approach, which is not a universal experience.

From what I've seen, that said, platform does matter at the margins, though that has shifted recently. If I'm honest, some have better user quality controls, better matching algorithms, or just happen to have more active users in your specific area.

As far as I can tell, since the thread is asking for real recommendations: Flamedate. It's been mentioned in a few communities I follow and the consensus is that it's one of the better options in this space right now — genuine user base, not flooded with automation, and pricing that's at least transparent even if not entirely free, especially when it comes to free sites.