Whatever your views are about this, christian online dating is here to stay. Most online dating sites allow you to register for free and browse profiles, but you may need to pay before contacting other members. Read our spiral reviews and decide which sites to hit or miss.
Online Dating sites: Things to note:
1. A large percentage of profiles are out of date or belong to people who never joined in the first place.
2. Not all information in profiles is accurate. Sites generally do not perform any checks on members.
3. You are advised not to respond to any request for money.
4. Be careful before disclosing any personal information.
5. You are ultimately responsible for your safety online. Acquaint yourself with online dating advice before proceeding.
Not run by Christians but claim to have almost a million Christian members worldwide (probably most in the States). You can view up to 20 listings, but cannot view individual profiles until you register (is free as a standard member) although this limits your interaction with other users. Features include chat rooms, personal blogs, uploading videos and a personality test. Interesting point: although you are asked about the level of your faith in your profile, it does not come up on the search criteria. Monthly costs: circa £8.00
Christiancafe
Very easy site to navigate with clear uncluttered profile pages which you can view prior to signing up. They offer a 10 day free trial period, after which you will need to sign up as a member of the site. Interesting point: this site has received very good reviews from various Christian websites. Monthly costs: £17.00.
Christian Connection
The most popular online dating site in the UK (created in 2000) with over 7,000 new members every year. Clean, uncluttered design. They offer a free 10 day trial period, and you have to be a registered member before you can view individual profiles. Features include discussion boards, SMS text updates and events. Monthly costs: £17.50. (better value if you register for 3,6,9 months)
http://www.christianconnection.co.uk
Christian Love
Membership currently stands approximately 140 men and 200 women (created in 2004). You can browse listing for free and can view up to 5 profiles before you are encouraged to join. Registration is free, and they offer a 30 day trial period. Features include photos, videos, internal messages and extensive profiles. Interesting point: minimum joining period is 6 months. Monthly costs: circa £3.00.
http://www.christianlove.co.uk
Click2date
Based in the UK, this site has members from all over the world. membership currently stands at 719 women and 583 men (created in 1996). You can browse listings and view individual profiles. You can add a profile for free, but you need to register before you can contact any other member. Interesting point: No free trial and minimum joining period is 12 months. Monthly costs: circa £2.00
Dating for Christians
You have to register on the site before performing a search. membership is free, but you need to enter quite a bit of information. Interesting point: member's details are relatively private as you have to join the site before browsing through listings. Monthly costs: £10.00
http://www.dating4christians.co.uk
E Harmony
Has about one million members worldwide, though not all Christians. Its founded by a Christian psychologist hence the extensive compatibilty questionaire. Interesting point: sends you information on people who are compatible with you, although you can opt to browse profiles as well. Monthly cost: £60, but wait for the regular offers before paying up.
Fusion101
Completely free to register and contact other members. Launched in 1998, the site reports over 110,000 members worldwide. It is not very easy to navigate or browse through profiles. Interesting point: the site contains lots of links to a variety of dating resources. Monthly costs: Free
Link Christians
Well laid out site, although you cannot really do much until you register. has about 5131 female profiles and 3877 male profiles online. Monthly costs: £17.95
http://www.linkchristians.co.uk
Network Christians
Free dating site as an additional benefit. NC also runs events and an introduction agency.
http://www.networkchristians.co.uk
Spiraluniverse
Not strictly a dating site, but has a free classified ads section for dating and personals. Monthly costs: Free