POF Review December 2024

Members mostly access their profiles through the app. About 75% of the time, the platform is accessed using a mobile phone. The app and mobile site are very convenient, which may have caused its increased popularity. 

The app is more straightforward to use than the desktop version. We only struggled with the app when we tried to deactivate our account. We were able to hide it through the app, but we had to log in to the desktop version to disable or delete our account.

Overall, if you are planning on using this platform, the app is probably a better choice.

POF Dating Site has become more popular over the years. With the added features, it has become more exciting and inviting. Some are exclusive to POF, while others seem to be inspired by other dating sites.

One unique feature of this site is the chemistry predictor wherein the users have the choice of taking any or all of the tests which include chemistry assessment, needs assessment, psychological assessment, keeper test, and sex test. This function would help the website find the perfect match based on the results of those exams. The number of questions varies from 30 to 100. All you have to do is click your answer based on its relevance to your personality or preference.

It is the matchmaking feature that shows you the members that are most compatible with you.

It includes a list (ranked by compatibility) of all the people that you had contact with for the past 30 days. Some members were reported to end up being in a relationship after one of them was included on the other's Top Prospects list.

Similar to many other apps that focus on finding someone close to your location, POF has a nearby function that ranks users based on how far away they are. It uses the information on the members' mobile phone location services.

It lets you browse the local members who are game for a meetup.

This feature is similar to the swipe right or left method of viewing profiles made famous by Tinder. You are presented with profile pictures of other users and asked to tick "Yes" if you want to meet them or "No" if you don't. If you both say "Yes," you become a mutual match and can start chatting.

Only computers and algorithms are involved in the decision-making process. There is no human involvement to protect every user's privacy.

These invisible features help in improving the chances of the members to find and build meaningful connections.

This feature lets the other person know how much a member is into him/her. Based on data, chances of finding a match increase up to more than 50% if Super Yes is used. You can find this feature on "Meet Me." 

When sending messages, you will see a box where you can choose to turn on or off the Send Priority Message Feature. If you turn it on, your message will be at the top of the receiver's inbox. However, this feature may only be used by premium members.

You can also find this feature in "Meet Me." This feature highlights a member's profile so more users can see it. You can use tokens to be the catch of the day.

It acts as a profile booster. Use a "Super Yes," send priority messages, and highlight yourself by being on the "Today's Catch" list, with the use of tokens.

You can purchase 10, 5 or 1 token at a time which expires after six months. Members mentioned on the forum that there's a promo where you can buy the tokens up to 90% off.

Due to the anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Plenty of Fish, in partnership with Shine started offering free access to more than 800 materials like guides for meditation, calming and soothing sounds, bedtime stories (not just for kids), exercises for writing journal entries, mood tracker, and reflection space.

Two new meditations for dating were developed namely "Navigate Dating During COVID" and "Balance Dating While Busy." It is believed that Shine's services can help improve the state of minds, especially in the dating arena which greatly suffered since the start of the lockdowns.

If you are a member of Plenty of Fish, you'll have an access to Shine's premium services. And for those who are not familiar with Shine, it is one of the top self-care app available on the market.

Singles can play this game to get to know each other before matching. The game will be available twice a week at specific times. The singles in the game will respond to the same prompt, and the best answers will be voted on. Users can like others in the group and vote for who has the "best vibes" at the end of the game.