Pros
  • Free users on this dating site can access all search filters – except username searches.
  • It claims to be the world’s largest online dating site.
  • Our review shows that users can live-stream videos.
  • There are tokens available for upgrades.
  • Free users have access to multiple features on POF.
  • POF security boasts two-stage verification – email and phone.
  • It has very detailed POF profiles.
Cons
  • There is no customer support available over the phone.
  • Customer service on POF takes too long to respond.
  • After members log-off, search criteria and results are deleted.
  • Annoying and unrelated ads clutter the POF dating site.
  • Users can’t boost their profile look with videos.
  • Cool features like who loves your profile, or who is online, only accessible on paid accounts.
  • Moderators don’t verify the authenticity of photos – members connect at their peril.

POF Review Details

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Plenty of Fish dating site is a popular platform for single, like-minded gents and gals seeking physical attention from locals nearby. This attention revolves around casual encounters, no-strings-attached relationships, and for a few members, a long-term union. Plenty of Fish has been around since 2003 and claims to have millions of subscribers worldwide. The company claims to connect people with precision, based on their preferences. Is it worth it, or is it another age-old scam? Check out our POF review and decide for yourself.

First Impression – Plenty of Fish

Most accounts on the site claim to be from real users seeking dating nearby. Our review shows that with over 1 million logins daily, it’s hard to tell if all accounts are real. Certain accounts may be fake, created solely to lure singles into online dating. Though it claims to have connected millions worldwide, it’s difficult to tell if the numbers are real, particularly for UK members.

POF Interface – Glam or Glum?

The user interface recently received some revamping, with cool highlights, but nothing more in terms of features. Pink and blue colours make the dating site more appealing, away from the light blue ‘fish’ colours that were previously a signature of POF. Our review shows it received a mobile-friendly addition, plus it now offers 11 different languages for its user base.

POF Interface

POF Members – Who’s on the Site?

With approximately 78 million members and counting, POF caters to all sexual orientations and tastes.

Count of Users on Plenty of Fish

At first glance, it seems the site has members galore for locals in the UK to connect with. Our POF review breaks down the site’s member structure.

User Base: 78,000,000 registered in the USA.

Recommended Age: 25-35-year-olds.

Best for: Young men and women looking for friends.

POF offers a cool platform for diverse people to meet, mingle, and plan for dates. It boasts millions of users globally, which implies fake accounts and BOTS are to be expected.

Profiles Quality – Real or Really Doctored?

Sexual content on profiles is discouraged on POF. Our PlentyofFish.com review proves that admins take necessary precautions to ensure the majority of the profiles are decent. On being real, there is doubt on whether the communication is between genuine people, seeking casual dating. Setting up a profile is quick and painless, and users are allowed to post multiple photos. However, the instant response received after creating a profile suggests that some profiles may be BOTS.

POF profiles

Communication

As you begin your online dating process on POF, you are bombarded with messages. From the get-go, it seems too good to be true that millions of users were waiting for you to join. Chatting is possible in chatrooms and private messaging. You cannot be sure the influx of messages is from real people, robots, or scammers. Free users can only send regular messages, no videos or photos. This compromise means unmatched members may be viewing your POF profile, and sending you messages.

Costs and Prices on POF

Unlike many dating platforms, you can send and receive messages on a free POF account. More features are available to you on premium accounts.

Free Account

  • You can send and receive messages from other members. 
  • It is possible to review POF profiles and see who’s online. 
  • Take a test to match you with other members. 

Premium Account

  • Ad-free dating experience for POF premium subscribers. 
  • Check out details of members viewing your profiles. 
  • Check out further/extended member details. 
  • Get to use the Meet Me feature.
POF plans and pricing

What about POF App & Mobile Version?

The developers heard the cry of many-a-user, and there is now a downloadable app available.
UK members can find love connections while on-the-go, and update their profiles with ease. The site’s desktop features are all available on the App, for Android and iOS users.

Privacy & Safety Features on Plenty of Fish

The site bans male members from sending visuals, a plus for privacy concerns of female POF members. Also, vetted profiles create a safer environment, as email verification is required to ascertain authenticity. There is no criminal background check performed for the millions of registered POF members; thus, people are urged to practise vigilance.

Our Experience on POF.com

“It is a lively site for friendly meets and anything after that. It was easy to join the site, though the number of members gave me the shivers at the beginning. I’ve had a lovely time on this site, meeting friends for a fun afternoon, and one or two for intimate evenings. I would recommend vigilance, on and off the site as you plan for dates. All in all, it is a pleasant experience.”

Bottom Line – Rating POF

Millions of registered members make for a tough selection of who’s real, and who isn’t. It is an easy-to-use site for young and old UK locals, whether you want to make friends for coffee, or long-term unions.

FAQ

While trading with a business virtually, there are a few questions you need to know for assurance. They include:

Is POF Legit?

It’s a legally recognized site for dating and matchmaking across the world.

Can I Use POF for Free?

Plenty of Fish offers messaging options for free account users, but premium account provides abundantly more features.

About the reviewer

Dr. Berman
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