EliteSingles, as the name itself suggests, is an online preference dating provider dedicated to sophisticated, educated, affluent and serious singles looking for a long-term compatible partner to match their professional success. With sites available in 20 different countries in the world, EliteSingles has earned the trust of more than 13 million singles and is considered to be one of the best dating sites aiming at long-term relationships. The matching process is described as intelligent and it is fully optimized for mobile devices. 18,000 new people from around the world create their profiles on EliteSingles on weekly basis. What`s more, they offer a comprehensive dating guide full of expert advice. For an in-depth analysis read the review below.
User overview
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If you are looking for a casual hookup or a one night stand, forget about this dating site. EliteSingles is all about compatibility, lasting happiness and seriousness. It is an ideal place for all those looking to find the love of their life that in the meantime will suit their lifestyle and professional ambition. Commitment, ambition and everlasting love best describe EliteSingles. Most single people with higher income and education in UK meet each other through EliteSingles.
Since EliteSingles is an online dating site aiming at professionals, it is expected that the majority of its registered members are university graduates. In fact, 71% of their UK members hold either a Bachelor`s a Master`s or a Doctor`s degree. EliteSingles describes its members as affluent educated men and women. In terms of age range, most active members are in the late 30s, however you can find people between the ages of 30 and 55.
We have already given the number of registered members, which counts more than 13 million singles. The discrepancy between registered and active members on the major dating sites tends to be huge and only 50% of the registered members are active. However, we have a different story at EliteSingles and the number of active members is usually almost equal to the number of registered members. This appears as a result of their tendency and work policy to manually review all profiles and to proactively remove users who are inactive or are suspected not to be serious in their online dating intentions. Thanks to this, almost all active profiles are considered to be truthful.
Overview of the paid service
As you would expect from the title itself, the paid service at EliteSingles is a bit more expensive when compared to other online dating sites. However, you don`t have to be a millionaire in order to subscribe. The fees will be discussed later in this review and our attention here will be on the benefits you get from the paid service.
In order to be able to enjoy all features and get a fuller access to the site, you will have to subscribe to a paid membership. The paid membership first and foremost gives you the verified member token, which is of great importance, since the first thing to do when making a contact with other member is check if he/she is a verified member. It also includes a continuous flow in the communication process. You can send and receive messages 24/7. You are also allowed to view photos posted by others and you can see who has been viewing your profile. The whole list of partner suggestions on which the whole matching process is based is only available through paid membership. If you subscribe to a Premium Plus membership, you will also receive read-message receipts, a more detailed personality profile and additional partner suggestions.
What does the free variant offer?
Due to the profile of people EliteSingles aims at, many people believe that free membership is not available, which of course is not true. The free membership, or as they call it, the basic membership, allows you to take the personality test and view its evaluation. You are also allowed to receive messages from other members (you cannot send messages), test the basic functionality of the site and receive a limited amount of partner suggestions.
How good is the matching algorithm?
The matching process used by EliteSingles is very unique and thorough. Upon sign up, you are asked to complete an extensive personality questionnaire which serves as basis for the compatibility matching process. The personality questionnaire focuses on The Big Five model. This means that five different personality dimensions are taken into consideration: conscientiousness, extraversion, experience, agreeableness and neuroticism. Once your profile is evaluated you are given suggestions of potential matches with similar mindset. Users that are not active or unsuitable are filtered out which brings about smooth browsing experience.
By using the so called intelligent matching, on average, 2000 new couples are being created every day. There are many interesting success stories presented on EliteSingles website. Most of the registered members are extremely satisfied with the overall dating experience which they find amusing and effective. Due to this, the success rate is witnessing a constant rise and EliteSingles is becoming more and more popular each and every day.
When it comes to fake profiles, EliteSingles proudly declares that they have almost no fake profiles thanks to their manual review of all profiles. Once a profile is considered suspicious or if someone has reported a certain profile of being suspicious, the team instantly investigates the potential fraud and the profile is automatically deleted.
Registration procedure and profile creation
Many active members at EliteSingles describe the registration process as painstaking. This probably comes as a result of the extensive questionnaire every new sign up has to complete. The questionnaire serves as a personality test and it takes about 20 minutes to get through it. Make sure you answer all questions truthfully since all matching is based on this questionnaire. And this is just a tiny piece from your profile. After you are done with the personality test, the time for you to write things about yourself comes. And be aware, at EliteSingles you are to provide as detailed description of yourself as possible. It takes lots of effort to complete your whole profile. You write basic information about yourself and then go deep into details about your preferences, your likes and dislikes, your interests, your expectations etc. The more you write, the bigger your chances are to find a better match in a shorter period of time.
Cost overview
As we already mentioned when discussing the paid service, there are two different paid memberships: EliteSingles Premium Light and EliteSingles Premium Plus. Both subscriptions cost more than the ones available at most online dating sites. You can enjoy the features of the Light version by paying 79.95 Euros per month or you can choose some of the available promotions such as a 3 month, a 6 month or one year membership and receive some discounts. If you subscribe for a 3 month membership you will pay 44.95 Euros per month which is 35 Euros cheaper than the regular monthly subscription. For a six month membership, you will pay 34.95 Euros per month, and the year membership gives you the best discount- you pay only 19.95 Euros per month. When it comes to EliteSingles Premium Plus membership you pay 89.95 Euros for one month membership, 49.95 Euros per month for a three month membership, 39.95 Euros per month for a six month membership and 22.95 Euros per month for a twelve month membership.
Are there any bonus offers or vouchers?
The regular promotions on 3 month, 6 month and 12 month subscriptions are permanently available at EliteSingles. However, to keep its customers involved and to attract new singles, EliteSingles hosts some special online events such as free weekends or special holiday events. You can also check for some bonus codes which are sometimes available. For instance, recently a 25% promo code on all memberships was available. You can also check for some voucher offers such as the 2024 $10 voucher. EliteSingles sometimes even offers a free premium membership to new members. Before paying for your next subscription always make sure you check all available promotions and codes through both official and unofficial sources. Some of them may not work, but you lose nothing only by trying.
Support
One of the many things Elite Singles is proud of is its exceptional customer service. The customer care team is committed to supporting the user`s search and it ensures a smooth, safe and stress-free online dating experience. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to visit the quick help area at the website. There you will find the answers to most of your questions. If something is still unclear, you can ask your question in the Customer Care section. If needed, send a fax.
Security and Privacy
EliteSingles prouds itself on being one of the most secure online dating sites available on the market. Their ID Authentication, Manual Profile Verification, SSL Encryption and Fraud Detection systems all work together in order to provide a maximum security to Elite Singles` members. All members are free to decide who sees their profile picture, their posts, they can even remove users they are not interest in and they can communicate privately with their matches.
More background about the operator
EliteSingles was founded by Affinitas, one of Europe`s leading matching providers as a partnership service dedicated to singles looking for a long-term commitment. Their vision is to maintain the highest standards in the industry. According to David Khalil, co-founder of Affinitas, the biggest challenge in the online dating industry is maintaining proper reputation i.e. people to admire the company and to see it as a way through which they can find the love of their life. EliteSingles believe that they are creating value in the society and they describe their business style as transparent, honest and entrepreneurial. Although compared to other online dating sites, EliteSingles is relatively a new one, it becomes popular among the elite with the speed of light.
Conclusion
To sum up, EliteSingles is the most popular online dating site dedicated to one specific group in the society i.e. professionals who want to invest in their love life as much as they do it in their business carrier. It has proved to be safe, secure and trustworthy on several occasions and people describe it as the most user-friendly online dating site available on the market. Although to enjoy the full features you have to subscribe to a paid membership, the free membership also allows you to check some potential matches. All in all, EliteSingles is definitely enjoying immense popularity among the educated society for being a serious and dedicated online dating site working hard to satisfy the needs of its clients.