The best over 50s dating sites

There are many reason’s you may be contemplating dating again, nowadays there seems to vast choice of dating services and websites aimed at finding you that perfect partner. With new players entering the market every month the first step is to select the site(s) we feel most comfortable with.

Saga reports ‘You’re not alone in your singleness. Some six million single people signed up for a form of dating service this past year in the UK. That figure nearly doubled from the previous year. Even better news, the 50+ group is the fastest growing sector.’

Based on reviews in the press and on line we look at some the favourites to assist in shortening your search for the right site for you.

We’ve purposely concentrated on the sites specifically aimed at the over 50s however the larger names in the industry do claim to have a large amount of registered over 50s with eHarmony now having a separate over 50s site.

www.eharmony.co.uk/lifestyle/over-50s-dating
www.eharmony.co.uk/lifestyle/over-50s-dating

Here’s a look at some of the best over 50s dating sites (in alphabetical order)

Dating Over 50
Website: http://www.datingover50.co.uk/
Datingover50 screengrab fair use

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating site. Just create one profile, select dating online to find a date or that someone special, if you just want to make new social friends online or simply meet new sports friends, dancing partners and pen pals the choice is yours! At Dating Over 50 you can search thousands of personal ads in all four categories to find a friend, make new friends and meet other like-minded people!

How much is it (as we go to press)?: Free to join then a subscription for introductions.

Who’s it aimed at?: Over 50s plus people looking for friendship, dance partners etc.

Their Terms & Conditions: http://www.datingover50.co.uk/terms.php

Dating Over 50s
Website: http://www.datingover50.co.uk/
Datingover50s fairuse

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating site. Over 50s is one of the UK’s fastest growing and most respected mature dating sites with over 300,000 active members.

How much is it (as we go to press)?: Free to join then a subscription for introductions.

Who’s it aimed at?: Exclusively for the over 50s.

Their Terms & Conditions: http://app.datingover50s.co.uk/help/terms.cfm

50 plus
Website: http://www.50plus-club.co.uk/
50plus club screengrab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: on line dating site.
50+ dating and senior singles: Find a partner for love and life! Friends and groups: Make new friends and connect with other members from your town! Forums and chat: Share your thoughts and interests with like-minded people!

How much is it (as we go to press)?: 1 Month – £24,90 (£24,90/Month*)
3 Months – £19,90/Month 20% Saving (£59,70 every 3 Months*)
6 Months – £14,90/Month 40% Saving (£89,40 every 6 Months*)
12 Months – £9,90/Month 60% Saving (£118,80 every 12 Months*)

Who’s it aimed at?: Only users aged 45 and over may sign up

Their Terms & Conditions: http://www.50plus-club.co.uk/terms.php

Fun at Fifty
Website: http://www.funatfifty.co.uk/
Fun at Fifty screengrab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: on line dating site You can register with Fun at Fifty for free. Once you’ve logged on, you can then search the site completely anonymously right away.

How much is it (as we go to press)?: Register free. Once you’ve logged on, you can then search the site completely anonymously right away and then pay a subscription for introductions.

Who’s it aimed at?: Over 50s

Their Terms & Conditions: http://uk.funatfifty.co.uk/help/terms.cfm

Love Arts
Website: http://www.lovearts.com/

Lovearts screengrab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating site. Dating for arts lovers via The Stage newspaper. Find love with LoveArts.com – the dating site for arts lovers. Join for free today and let us match you with the cultured singles you’re most likely to click with in a safe, secure environment.

How much is it (as we go to press)?: Join free , subscription for introductions: 12 months £10.50 per month
6 months £13.33 per month
3 months £18.00 per month
1 month £28.00 for 1 month

Who’s it aimed at?: No age limits, aimed at people who enjoy the arts

Their Terms & Conditions: http://www.lovearts.com/s/help/terms.php

Mature Encounters
Website: http://mature.encounters.uk/
fairuse screen grab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating site.Established in 2009 a charity donation is made when subscribing.

How much is it (as we go to press)?: They recommend the 6 month membership package Total cost £89.99 cost per month £15.00 saving 50%

Who’s it aimed at?: The Mature site is aimed at the over 41s

Their Terms & Conditions: http://app-mature.encounters.uk/help/terms.cfm

Muddy Matches
Website: http://www.muddymatches.co.uk/
Muddymatches screengrab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating site. At Muddy Matches we have over 130,000 members who all have one thing in common: they love the countryside!

How much is it (as we go to press)?: Subscription only service 1 Month – £24 3 Months – £45 (equivalent to £15.00/month) 6 Months – £69 (equivalent to £11.50/month) 12 Months – £90 (equivalent to £7.50/month.

Who’s it aimed at?: No age limits, aimed at people who live in the country, or loves the country lifestyle.

Their Terms & Conditions: http://www.muddymatches.co.uk/info/terms-and-conditions

My Lovely Parent
Website: https://mylovelyparent.com/
mylovelyparent screen grab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating site. Founded by Matt Connolly ,aimed at those over 50s. Matt Connolly conceived the idea to assist his single mother to ‘find her knight in shining armour’.

How much is it (as we go to press)?: The website is free to join and view other peoples profiles. To read/send messages you will need a 1, 3, or 6 month subscription. The prices will start at £12.99 per month

Who’s it aimed at?: Mainly but not exclusively over 50s,introduced by their children/family/friends.

Their Terms & Conditions: https://mylovelyparent.com/terms-of-use

Saga
Website: http://www.sagadating.co.uk/
Saga dating screengrab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating website from Saga the Insurance, Travel, Financial Services, Healthcare company for the over 50s

How much is it (as we go to press)?: ” Creates an online dating profile in under 5 minutes. You can find your match using their unique two way matching process. has a unique two-way matching process. This creates a match based on what both parties are looking for, rather than just what one person is looking for.

Complete your profile, outlining exactly what you’re looking for and with a shot of your smiling face (profiles with photos have been proven to attract up to 10 times more attention than those without) and you can expect to start receiving messages from potential matches in no time.

Who’s it aimed at?: Exclusively for the over 50s.

Their Terms & Conditions: http://www.sagadating.co.uk/s/help/terms.php

Senior Love
Website: http://senior-love.com/
Seniorlove screengrab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating site. 555,411 Genuine members! designed specifically with seniors, over 40s, over 50s, over 60s and over 70s in mind.

How much is it (as we go to press)?: Free account and browse , then subsription for introductions.

Who’s it aimed at?: Designed specifically with seniors, over 40s, over 50s, over 60s and over 70s in mind.

Their Terms & Conditions: http://senior-love.com/faq.php

Wise Owl Dating
Website: http://www.wiseowldating.co.uk/
WiseOwlDating screengrab

How do they operate and what claims (if any) do they make: On line dating site. Join The
1000s of Over 50’s

How much is it (as we go to press)?: Standard membership is free you then may send ‘winks’ to People You Are Interested In and pay a subscription for introductions

Who’s it aimed at?: Specially for the 50 plus

Their Terms & Conditions: If you click on ‘Terms of use’ on the Wise Owl site it leads here?! http://dating.theadultcafe.com/help/terms.cfm

contact @the-boomers.com
contact @the-boomers.com

THE SMALL PRINT
We hope you are enjoying the site, please note The –Boomers site has been prepared solely for information purposes. Users are advised to seek independent financial advice or in the case of health related content –consult your GP or medical professional. All information, opinions expressed on the The-Boomers are current as of the date of publication, but may become out of date over time. No liability and/or guarantee of performance is accepted or offered. The opinions expressed in The-Boomers do not constitute investment advice or health advice or any other form of advice; independent advice should be sought where appropriate. Articles are supplied strictly without accepting any liability, responsibility or duty of care for their services, content, or links to other subsequent related or unrelated material. The Site contains general information only and does not take into account the individual health issues /objectives or the individual financial situation/objectives or needs of a person or persons. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information.
http://www.the-boomers.com/terms-and-conditions/

Reader's Comments

We'd love to hear your views.