Updated 30 October 2026
Dating sites by country: our 2026 rankings
The best dating site is not the same in London, Berlin or Sydney. Pick a country to see which sites are worth joining there, who they suit, what the subscription gets you and, outside the English-speaking world, which ones work in English.
Is a paid dating site worth it?
Most serious dating sites let you build a profile and look around before you pay. Here is what you are really paying for.
01People who mean it
A subscription filters out the idle and the curious. On paid sites, the people who write back are usually looking for the same thing you are.
02Conversations
On most sites, messaging is what the subscription unlocks. Pay when you have seen enough profiles you would actually write to, not before.
03Time, not features
Longer plans cost less per month but renew automatically. Pick the shortest plan that gives you time to meet someone, and note the renewal date.
How we review dating sites
- Who is really there. We only rank sites that are active in the country, with members near you, and we say which ones work in English.
- What you pay for. For each site, what the subscription unlocks, what you can do before paying and, when we have it, the starting price.
- Safety and fair terms. Profile checks, clear prices and how easy it is to cancel weigh on the score.
- Kept up to date. Every country page shows the date of its last update.
Dating sites in Europe
There is no single European dating site that works everywhere. A few brands cross borders, such as Meetic in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium, or eDarling and Parship in the German-speaking countries, but each country keeps its own favourites and its own language. If you live in Europe, start with the page for the country you live in, not the one you come from: the people you can actually meet are there.
Moving between countries? Your subscription usually does not follow you. A plan bought on a French site shows French members; on a Swedish site, Swedish ones. Finish or cancel one plan before you start the next.
Sites in English outside the English-speaking world
Most serious dating sites in continental Europe are in the local language, and their members write in it. Each country page tags every site with its interface language, so you can see at a glance which ones work in English. Where none do, we say so, and we tell you which international apps are the usual fallback.
Which dating site is right for me?
Four quick questions and we point you to the dating site that fits you best in your country.
Answer the questions to see your match.
Dating sites: FAQ
Which dating site is the best?
It depends on where you live and what you want. A site that works well in the UK may have few members in Germany, so we rank sites country by country. Pick your country above to see our current ranking.
Are paid dating sites worth it?
Often, yes, if you want a relationship. Paying filters out people who are not serious, and on most sites the subscription is what unlocks messaging. Build your profile and look at who is near you before you choose a plan.
How much does a dating site cost?
Most serious sites sell monthly plans and longer plans that cost less per month. Prices vary by country and change often, so each country page shows a starting price only when we have a reliable one.
Can I cancel a dating site subscription at any time?
You can usually stop the renewal at any time, but the period you paid for is rarely refunded. Turn off automatic renewal right after you subscribe, then decide calmly before the end date.
