POF Review
Reviewed by
Raffael Krause
Reviewed on
22:15
Editor Rating
Pros & Cons
POF is considered the most popular dating site in the world.
Range of singles (hookups and relationships).
Easy to join.
Low messaging limits (lots of free messages).
As a free site, there is more chance of spammers and catfish.
You can’t share other social media accounts through the site.
Lots of competition for the most “attractive” users.
Is Plenty of Fish Legit?
POF is considered the world’s most popular online dating sites and receives over 2 billion monthly hits. The site is available in 9 languages and has a history of success stories - including celebrities. The Match group purchased the site in 2015 - who also own a number of successful dating sites, including match.com and Tinder.
How Does Plenty of Fish Work?
Many dating websites require a premium membership to make contact with other users; Plenty of Fish however, works by providing a free and unlimited messaging service that both men and women can enjoy. Much like WhatsApp or other free messaging apps, the site or POF app, allows users to send instant messages and voice notes to other members to get to know them better.
Like other traditional sites, users will build a profile - where members can detail their family units, previous relationships and exactly what they’re looking for. The site focuses - but is not limited to - long term relationships and meaningful matches and works for people of all genders and sexual orientation.
Member Structure
The USA has almost 100 million POF members, and the website is available across the world. Usually, dating websites have many more male than female members; however - POF has an equal ratio of men and women across all age groups.
The site is most popular with young people - the highest percentage of members are over 35 - however, thanks to the focus on meaningful connections, the site is popular with people of all age groups. Users must be 18 years old to sign up for an account, however, there is no upper age limit.
Cost Pricing and Plans
Whilst the majority of the site is free to use, premium members can take advantage of a range of additional benefits when signing up, including:
Extended profiles
Front in line with new matches
No ads
Can see when someone visited your profile
View status of sent messages
Send three gifts a day
Premium User
| Duration | Costs | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Month | 19.35 USD / Month | 38.70 USD |
| 4 Months | 12.75 USD / Months | 51.00 USD |
| 8 Months | 10.18 USD / Month | 81.40 USD |
POF Special Features
New users are invited to complete several different surveys to help the algorithm predict your compatibility and chemistry with potential matches. Members can also “ultra like” other users and find nearby users to connect within the local areaince COVID-19 Plenty of Fish have put together over 800 free tools to help singles and people feel lonely while being stuck at home, including meditation guides and mood trackers, all members.
Security and Support
POF is almost 20 years old and is considered one of the best dating sites for its privacy policy. Members can filter messages from unverified users, block other members, and report suspect members to the support team. This can be done through the POF website and the POF app.
Our Experience on POF
Sign Up Process
Many dating sites allow you to sign up before creating a profile, however, POF requires users to complete their entire profile before completing the signup process. Once you have provided your name and email, you will be required to complete a questionnaire to complete the signup process and have an active account on the site.
Whilst this might seem like a tedious step, as a free site it helps to keep out the spammers and fake accounts, and keep the site safe for genuine singles looking for love or lust.
Profile Creation
Before you can explore POF and meet other people on the site, there is no way to bypass building an extensive profile. Unlike regular hookup sites, POF focuses on the quality of matches rather than the quantity and requires members to fill in an extensive questionnaire before joining - including how many children you have or might want in the future and exploring your past relationships.
You cannot connect Plenty of Fish with your social media platforms to sign up - whether through the site of the POF app - however, once you have filled in the entire questionnaire, you can link with both Facebook and Instagram to cross-post your photos. Plenty of Fish is free, and most of the online dating site and POF app areas are free to access.
Match Making
The questionnaire process helps users on the site match with other members and know their chemistry and compatibility before their first conversation. The site’s unique chemistry predictor uses the questionnaire answers to match people who have things in common and are also looking for the same things in life.
Users can like or super like other members, and Plenty of Fish will alert singles of their new matches and messages through both the POF app and website.
Contact Other Users
There are several ways to connect with other users on the site - however, the site is popular for its “WhatsApp like” messaging service that is free for all users. Once you have completed the questionnaires and profile building process, you can message other members on the platform.
Women can send pictures on the site. However, men are restricted. POF is one of the only online dating sites that offer voice messaging between members - meaning you don’t have to share your number to speak with another member on the site.
Experts Conclusion
Our experts’ Plenty of Fish review found the site easy to use with plenty of people to match with - however, the sign-up process can be long - especially if you’re not tech-savvy. The site - despite the offputting questionnaire - does have a few suspect profiles and spammy looking accounts, however, the majority of matches responded quickly and seemed genuine. If you don’t want to spend any money on dating sites, it’s probably the best place to start - however; other paid sites offer a better dating experience.
FAQ
1. Who Owns POF.com?
POF is owned by the Match group who also own Tinder and Match.com
2. How do I Renew my POF Full Membership?
Membership renewal is automatic but can be canceled at any time on the POF app and the website.
3. Can I Block Another POF Member?
Yes, visit the user profile and select the block option.