Compare the Top Online Dating Sites

Overview
Online dating may seem a bit intimidating, but it can also lead to the match of your dreams. I should know having met my wonderful wife of three years through an online dating site! One of the best aspects is being able to search for a match based on things like hobbies, religion, education, age, looks, location or income. Meeting someone online is also very exciting. There is nothing quite like logging on to see "You've Got Mail" from someone of interest. It can be addictively fun to say the least... and often lead to much more.

Bottom Line
Each of the sites presented here provide comprehensive online dating services and large member databases - two of the most important things to look for in an online dating site. DatingDirect has added great new features, boasts the largest Uk online dating membership and is our top choice. Matchmaker, which offers very precise personality matching and has surged in popularity, is a close second followed by the world's largest online dating service Match.com.

Considerations
Your best bet is to go with an online dating service that is highly popular. This gives you the greatest chance of finding someone right for you. Each of the sites shown here fall into that category, although DatingDirect and Perfectmatch lead the pack. The nice thing is you can try many of these with a free trial before committing. To your dating success!

**Top UK Online Dating Sites - Comparisons**
#	Site (click screenshot to visit)	Site Comments	Popularity/ Best Feature	Additional Comments	Current Rating	Site Link
1.		Free to join and very easy to get started. Has an estimated 4 million members and growing with detailed profiles. Has added lots of new features. Great free chat.	Very High / Largest Uk Membership	Our top choice. We especially like the advanced search features. The large active membership ups the chances you'll find your ideal match. Join for Free	9.9 / 10 Best *****	Go
2.		Has a fair sized Uk presence and also a growing international membership. Members sometimes get messages from outside their country.	Medium / Global membership	One of the early online dating pioneers. Has shifted its focus to an older audience than some of the other top online dating sites.	9.7 / 10 Good ****	Go
3.		The granddaddy of online dating sites. Continues to add top notch features and functionality. Free searches with lots of photo matches.	Very High / 6 month guarantee	Most global members. Doesn't offer your money back but instead gives a guarantee you'll meet someone special within 6 months or the next 6 months are free.	9.4 / 10 Better *****	Go
4.		Rapidly growing in popularity thanks to recent movie and TV attention and publicity. Featured in the films Must Love Dogs and Superman Returns.	High / Precise matching	Fast growing. We really like the thorough scientific profile system perfected over 30 years. For those serious about finding the right match and not wanting to play games.	8.7 / 10 Better ***	Go
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5.		Emphasizes the fun aspects of dating and takes a more laidback, casual approach to matchmaking than other dating sites.	High / Fun Approach	Since it's quick to join, the best way to see if it's for you is to pick a password and get started for free. Over 1 million members and growing make this a very active community.	Not yet rated	Go

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