Independent consumer information
Dating should start with trust.
Compare dating services, understand their safety records, and make an informed choice before you join a dating service. facedate is free to read, with no account needed.
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How the rating works, in short
The score concerns security only. Every service starts with 100 points in two parts: Security & breaches (55) and Privacy enforcement (45).
The score concerns security only. Every service starts with 100 points in two parts: Security & breaches (55) and Privacy enforcement (45). We deduct points only for publicly documented problems, never opinions, rumours or user reviews. No part can go below 0. Consumer and billing findings are shown separately without points.
We don't use opinions or reviews. A high score means we found few documented problems. It does not promise that a service is completely safe.
How our ratings workWhat you share with a dating service is some of the most private information you have. When it gets out, it can affect your life.
Why this matters- up to 55
Security & breaches
Confirmed data breaches, leaks and security flaws.
- up to 45
Privacy enforcement
Final fines or orders from privacy regulators, and privacy lawsuits or settlements.
Independent research
No dating service pays for its rating or can change it.
Every finding has a source
Each point we deduct links to a public document.
Dated and reviewed
You can always see when a service was last checked.
Corrections welcome
When new evidence appears, we update the rating.
Well-known services
A selection of widely used services. Scores are shown in no particular recommendation.
- 100/100
Tinder
General dating
A score is not a guarantee of safety.
- Security & breaches55/55
- Privacy enforcement45/45
1 documented finding · Reviewed 2026-10-16
Official site ↗ - 75/100
Bumble
General dating
A score is not a guarantee of safety.
- Security & breaches43/55
- Privacy enforcement32/45
4 documented findings · Reviewed 2026-10-16
Official site ↗ - 96/100
Hinge
Serious relationships
A score is not a guarantee of safety.
- Security & breaches51/55
- Privacy enforcement45/45
1 documented finding · Reviewed 2026-10-16
Official site ↗ - 100/100
Match
Serious relationships
A score is not a guarantee of safety.
- Security & breaches55/55
- Privacy enforcement45/45
1 documented finding · Reviewed 2026-10-16
Official site ↗ - 83/100
Badoo
General dating
A score is not a guarantee of safety.
- Security & breaches51/55
- Privacy enforcement32/45
2 documented findings · Reviewed 2026-10-16
Official site ↗ - 57/100
Grindr
LGBTQ+
A score is not a guarantee of safety.
- Security & breaches51/55
- Privacy enforcement6/45
3 documented findings · Reviewed 2026-10-16
Official site ↗