A dating site that doesn't charge you to say hello

Meet people nearby and in other countries. Messaging and built-in translation of incoming messages are free — no subscriptions or credits to buy.

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What's different here

No paid tier

There is no premium plan, so nobody sees more than you do. Anyone can write first, see who liked them and use every filter.

Photos checked before they appear

Every photo is reviewed before other members can see it. Phone numbers and links are held back in first messages, and any profile can be blocked or reported.

Nearby first

Search starts with people close to you, by distance, age and interests. You can also look around any other city.

You decide what's visible

Hide your distance or when you were last online, browse invisibly, or delete your account with all its data at once.

Translator right in the chat

Translate incoming text messages into your selected YADate interface language. Click “Translate” or turn on “Auto-translate messages” in Settings. Use “Show original” to see the original text.

Voice messages

Once the other person has replied, you can send a voice message of up to a minute. A voice shows better than any text that there’s a real person on the other side.

Questions and answers

Is YADate really free?

Yes. Registration, sending and reading private messages, message translation, viewing received likes, search filters and viewing compatibility are free. There are no subscriptions, credits or paid features. Activity limits apply to protect against spam.

Can I meet people from other countries?

Yes. YADate works worldwide: by default you see people near you, and in the filters you can search around any other city.

Can I message people from other countries and translate messages for free?

Yes. On YADate you can meet people from other countries and send and read private messages for free. Incoming text messages in another language can be translated right in the chat — with a button or automatically after you enable auto-translate. No subscription or purchase of credits is required.

How does message translation work on YADate?

Click “Translate” below an incoming text message or turn on “Auto-translate messages” in Settings. With auto-translate enabled, messages in another language are translated in the open chat. Translations appear in your selected YADate interface language. Click “Show original” to see the original text. Machine translation may contain inaccuracies.

Can I send the first message without a mutual match?

Yes. On YADate, a mutual match is not required to send the first text message. You can start a conversation if the recipient's settings allow it. Members can limit who may start a conversation with them. Limits on new conversations and unanswered messages apply to protect against spam.

Which search filters are available for free?

You can search by age and distance, choose another city and use detailed filters based on profile information for free: dating goals, relationship status, children, languages, interests and other criteria. You can look for members with photos or those currently online. No subscription is needed to use the filters.

What does the compatibility percentage on YADate mean?

YADate compares information filled in on two profiles: who each person is looking for, dating goals, views on children, habits, shared languages, interests and answers to questions. Click the compatibility indicator to see similarities and differences. The percentage depends on the information provided and helps you get to know someone; it does not guarantee a successful relationship. The feature is free for registered members.

Can I see who liked me for free?

Yes. In Activity, you can view received likes, mutual matches and profile visitors for free. No subscription or purchase of credits is needed to view these lists. Visits made while “Incognito” is on are not added to the visitor list.

How does YADate review photos and fight spam?

We do not create fictional profiles or write on behalf of people who do not exist. Every new photo is reviewed by a moderator before other users can see it. Automated checks help identify repeated photos and suspicious messages. You can report violations and block unwanted contacts.

Who can join?

Anyone aged 18 or over who is looking for friendship, dating or a relationship.

Which languages is the YADate interface available in?

The YADate interface is available in 16 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and Chinese. You can change the interface language at any time.

How can I manage my privacy on YADate?

In Settings, you can hide your online status and distance, turn on “Incognito” and stop your profile from being shown to visitors who are not signed in. “Incognito” lets you browse profiles without adding new visits to their visitor lists. These features are free. We store only what is needed, never sell data and never show ads based on it. You can download or delete your data at any time. Private conversations are not published on the website; details of data processing are explained in the Privacy Policy.

YADate on your phone

Install the app straight from your browser — no app store and no big downloads. It opens in its own window, starts faster and takes almost no space.

Install the app

Android and computer

  1. Open YADate in Chrome, Edge or Samsung Internet.
  2. Tap "Install the app" — or find "Install app" in the browser menu.
  3. Confirm, and the YADate icon appears on your home screen or desktop.

iPhone and iPad

  1. Open YADate in Safari.
  2. Tap Share in the toolbar or in the Safari menu.
  3. Choose "Add to Home Screen" and tap "Add".

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