We know what you’re thinking: “How am I going to find a hookup on a relationship site?” Yes, we know Match isn’t the raunchiest place, but it also has a massive user base (7.4 million paid users, to be exact) so even if you’re not looking for a long-term relationship like many members, there’s a pretty high chance you’ll find a users also looking for something risqué (anything can be a hookup app if you want it to be, right?).
One main difference between Match and most of the other sites we’ve listed (other than AdultFriendFinder maybe) is that Match sees a way more diverse age range. Sure, there are loads of young people on Match who are probably on Tinder as well, but Match also attracts significantly older, more mature (and probably more experienced in bed) users. If you’re at an age where you feel nothing but creepy on Tinder, Match is a perfect alternative. You’ll obviously have to fill out some survey questions about your likes and dislikes, so this isn’t the place for impatient people. However, it would be a good idea to let the public know exactly the type of relationship you’re looking for in your bio, just to make sure it doesn’t get awkward if someone wants a second date. Don’t worry, it’s less serious than eharmony and gives you much more freedom to clown around — we’d just suggest that you at least be open to the idea of a serious relationship after a hookup if you’re going to be on Match. You have to test drive the car before you buy it, right?
Match is also great because you’re pretty much in control: You’ll get a certain number of matches that they think you’ll like per day, but you also have free reign over the search bar and can see who’s nearby. This means you’re able to feel out the selection and see if there are any certified hotties in your area, rather than waiting for them to give you choices or going one by one (like on Tinder). They might not have as much in common with you as your suggested matches would, but hey, does that really matter when it comes to a one-night stand?