How it works
How Joydate works: from free profile to first drink
Joining is free: build a profile, browse members near you and get daily match suggestions. A few messages a day are free; VIP makes messaging unlimited. Here is each step.
In short
Joydate works like this: you create a free profile, browse members near you and your daily match suggestions, and upgrade to VIP when you want to message without a daily limit. Other members only see your username and town, and a free ID check adds a verified badge.
- Joining is free, and a Classic profile lets you browse, get daily suggestions and comment on profiles.
- A free profile includes a few messages a day, and group chat rooms once you are verified; VIP or VIP Plus lifts the daily limit.
- Other members see your username and your town, never your street or your real name.
- Free ID verification adds a badge that shows you are a real person.
- Profiles are shared across Joydate's partner network, so you can meet members who joined elsewhere.
How do you join Joydate?
You join Joydate by creating a free profile: pick a username, add a photo and say what kind of connection you are looking for. You need to be 18 or older, or 21 in Alabama, Mississippi, Nebraska and Wyoming, as Joydate's terms set out. Nothing is charged when you sign up, and you can look around for as long as you like before deciding whether to pay.
- Create your profile with a username and a photo.
- Browse members near you and check your daily match suggestions.
- Comment on the profiles you like.
- Upgrade to VIP when you want unlimited messaging.
- Agree on a busy, public place for the first drink.
What can you do for free on Joydate?
On a free Classic profile you can build your profile, browse members, get daily match suggestions, comment on profiles and verify your ID, all without paying. What is limited for free is messaging: a few messages a day, plus group chat rooms once you are verified; VIP makes messaging unlimited. That makes the free profile a good way to see who is around in your area before you decide whether Joydate is worth it for you.
What do VIP and VIP Plus add?
VIP adds unlimited messaging and better search, and VIP Plus adds visibility on top of that. Both are sold by the week, the month or for longer periods, and the table shows what each level includes.
| Feature | Classic (free) | VIP | VIP Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile, browsing and daily match suggestions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comment on profiles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free ID verification | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Send messages | A few a day | Yes, as many as you like | Yes, as many as you like |
| See everyone who likes you | No | Yes | Yes |
| Filters for city, distance and what people are open to | No | Yes | Yes |
| Private group chats with up to 50 people | No | Yes | Yes |
| Top of the daily match suggestions | No | No | Yes |
| Your messages and likes seen first | No | No | Yes |
| Exclusive matches | No | No | Yes |
| Profile Boost and Super Match add-ons | No | No | Can be bought |
Prices for every plan, in six currencies, are on the pricing page, and the cancellation and billing page explains which plans renew.
How does Joydate suggest matches?
Joydate suggests matches every day based on what you tell it and how you use the site. Your preferred age range, gender, how far away someone is, how recently they were active, the kind of relationship you want, lifestyle habits such as drinking and smoking, and shared interests all play a part. The suggestions only open the door; your photos, your profile and the first message do the rest.
Who can see your Joydate profile?
Other members see your username, your photos and your nearest town or city, but never your real name, your email address or your exact location. Joydate shares its members with a group of partner dating sites run by the same company, so people who joined through one of them can see your profile too, and you can see theirs. That is also why the member lists on Joydate's city pages can include people who signed up elsewhere.
How does Joydate check that people are real?
Joydate checks that people are real in ways you can see on a profile: a free ID verification that adds a badge, a live video check with a moderator, and automatic age estimation with further checks where the law requires them. You can block or report anyone straight from their profile or a chat. Like most dating sites, Joydate does not run criminal background checks, so meet in public first; the safety page covers the rest.
Can you use Joydate on your phone?
Yes, Joydate works in any phone browser, and you can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.
How Joydate works: quick answers
Is Joydate free?
Joydate is free to join and to browse: a Classic profile costs nothing. A free profile can send a few messages a day, and VIP or VIP Plus, sold by the week, the month or longer, makes messaging unlimited.
Can you message for free on Joydate?
Yes, you can message for free on Joydate, up to a few messages a day, and once verified you can join group chat rooms; VIP makes messaging unlimited. A free profile also lets you browse, get match suggestions and comment on profiles.
Why do you see members from other sites on Joydate?
You see members from other sites on Joydate because it shares one member base with its partner dating sites: people who signed up through a partner site show up on Joydate as well, and your profile shows up on theirs.
Is there a Joydate app?
Joydate runs in any phone browser; save it to your home screen and it opens with its own icon, much like an app.
How do you cancel Joydate VIP?
You cancel Joydate VIP by contacting the support team or the chatbot and following the link in the email you get back. The cancellation and billing page has the details.
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