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Best Dating Sites in the UK (2026)

From London to Leeds, these are the dating sites with the most active UK communities.

By Swoonwise Editorial Team Updated

Quick answer

Best overall in the UK

Hinge
4.9

Fit for uk · Overall 4.5

Very popular with UK professionals.

Visit Hinge

Best for women

Bumble
4.6

Fit for uk · Overall 4.2

Strong UK community.

Visit Bumble

Best for serious relationships

eHarmony
4.1

Fit for uk · Overall 4.4

Long-standing UK presence.

Visit eHarmony

Comparison table

SiteFit for ukOverallBest forFree versionPaid fromLink
Hinge 4.9 4.5 Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s Yes ≈ $30/mo Visit
Bumble 4.6 4.2 Women who want more control Yes ≈ $15/mo Visit
Tinder 4.3 4.0 Meeting lots of people fast Yes ≈ $10/mo Visit
eHarmony 4.1 4.4 Serious relationships and marriage Limited ≈ $25/mo Visit
Match 3.8 4.2 Serious daters who like to search Limited ≈ $25/mo Visit
Badoo 3.5 3.7 Meeting people nearby, internationally Yes ≈ $5/week Visit
EliteSingles 3.3 4.0 Busy professionals Limited ≈ $30/mo Visit
Zoosk 3.2 3.8 Casual to serious dating on a budget Limited ≈ $20/mo Visit

We rank for this audience, so the order follows the fit score. The overall rating reflects the site as a whole. How we score.

The best options in detail

1

Hinge

4.9

Fit for uk · Overall rating 4.5

Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s

  • Detailed, conversation-friendly profiles
  • Strong focus on real relationships
  • Free version is usable
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $30/mo
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2

Bumble

4.6

Fit for uk · Overall rating 4.2

Best for: Women who want more control

  • Less unwanted messaging for women
  • Relationship-minded user base
  • Strong verification and safety features
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $15/mo
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3

Tinder

4.3

Fit for uk · Overall rating 4.0

Best for: Meeting lots of people fast

  • Huge, active user base almost everywhere
  • Free version lets you match and chat
  • Very fast and easy to use
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $10/mo
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4

eHarmony

4.1

Fit for uk · Overall rating 4.4

Best for: Serious relationships and marriage

  • Strong focus on long-term compatibility
  • Serious, older user base
  • Less time wasted on swiping
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $25/mo
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5

Match

3.8

Fit for uk · Overall rating 4.2

Best for: Serious daters who like to search

  • Large, relationship-minded community
  • Powerful search filters
  • Web and app versions
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $25/mo
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6

Badoo

3.5

Fit for uk · Overall rating 3.7

Best for: Meeting people nearby, internationally

  • Large international audience
  • Free version is generous
  • Web version available
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $5/week
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7

EliteSingles

3.3

Fit for uk · Overall rating 4.0

Best for: Busy professionals

  • Educated, career-focused members
  • Serious intentions
  • Less time-consuming than swiping
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $30/mo
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8

Zoosk

3.2

Fit for uk · Overall rating 3.8

Best for: Casual to serious dating on a budget

  • Large international user base
  • Mix of swiping and browsing
  • Web and app
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $20/mo
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We ranked sites on match quality, features, value, safety and ease of use, and weighed how well each fits this audience. Read our full testing methodology.

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