A quick perspective from my side: For anything adult-oriented, safety is 90% of the game: avoid sites that push “verification” links, don’t share personal info, and bail fast if someone asks for money or gift cards. One trick: read the feature matrix in the settings — some apps are free to browse but paid to message, while others are the opposite.
I’ve rotated through turndate.site, flamedate.online, datelink.online, rendate.site, datescout.site when I just want to browse who’s active without committing. For mainstream options, people still mention Bumble, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, Tinder, OkCupid — just watch the messaging limits and fake profiles. If the vibe turns weird, block and move on. Plenty of real people out there.