# YADate > A free dating site for singles all over the world. Real people only. Last updated: 26 October 2026 YADate is a free dating site for people all over the world — whether you are looking for love, friendship or someone to explore your city with. Meet people nearby and in other countries. Messaging and built-in translation of incoming messages are free — no subscriptions or credits to buy. ## Why free We believe dating should not sit behind a paywall. YADate has no subscriptions and no paid features: anyone can write first, see who liked them and use every filter. ## Real people only We never create fake profiles or write on behalf of people who do not exist. Photos and texts are moderated, and any profile can be reported for review in one tap. ## Worldwide YADate covers more than 69,000 cities in every country. By default you see people near you, and you can search around any other city — handy when you travel or plan to move. ## In your language The site and apps speak English, Spanish, German, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and Chinese. Distances and height are shown in kilometres and centimetres or in miles, feet and inches — whichever you prefer. ## 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. ## Dating by country and city Pick a country, then your city: see who nearby is looking for a date, a relationship or new friends. Free on YADate. - [Dating by country and city](https://yadate.com/dating) - https://yadate.com/dating/{country} · [France](https://yadate.com/dating/france) - https://yadate.com/dating/{country}/region/{region} - https://yadate.com/dating/{country}/{city} · [Paris](https://yadate.com/dating/france/paris) ## Dating tips Free, practical dating advice: a profile that gets replies, first messages, first date ideas, staying safe online and healthy relationships. - [All tips](https://yadate.com/guides) - [How to check that someone is real before you meet](https://yadate.com/guides/how-to-check-someone-is-real): Fake profiles are rare, but they exist. Simple checks — a reverse image search, a voice message, a short video call — take ten minutes and let you meet with peace of mind. · 25 October 2026 - [How to tell if someone likes you: signs in messages and in person](https://yadate.com/guides/signs-someone-likes-you): Rereading their messages for clues? Which signs of interest really mean something, which mean almost nothing — and how to simply ask. · 25 October 2026 - [What to talk about on a first date: questions that don't feel like an interview](https://yadate.com/guides/what-to-talk-about-on-a-first-date): Afraid of running out of things to say? How to prepare without a script, questions that get people talking, topics to save for later and what to do when a pause comes. · 25 October 2026 - [How to write a profile that gets replies](https://yadate.com/guides/profile-that-gets-replies): Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation. · 30 September 2026 - [First messages that actually start a conversation](https://yadate.com/guides/first-messages-that-start-a-conversation): “Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt. · 29 September 2026 - [First date ideas that are easy and safe](https://yadate.com/guides/first-date-ideas): The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting. · 28 September 2026 - [How to spot a romance scammer](https://yadate.com/guides/how-to-spot-a-romance-scammer): Romance scams follow a familiar script. The warning signs — from pressure to leave the app to requests for money — and what to do if something feels off. · 26 September 2026 - [After the first date: how to move forward — or say no kindly](https://yadate.com/guides/after-the-first-date): What to text after a first date, how to tell whether the interest is mutual, and how to end things kindly when it isn't a match. · 25 September 2026 ## 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. ## Safety & help - [Safety](https://yadate.com/safety): Most people on YADate are looking for the same thing as you. These simple rules help you avoid those who came for something else. - [Scam warning](https://yadate.com/scams): Most people on YADate are here to meet someone. Scammers are here for your money or your personal data. Here is how to recognise them — and what to do. - [Community guidelines](https://yadate.com/guidelines): YADate is made by real people for real people. These simple rules keep it friendly and safe for everyone. - [About YADate](https://yadate.com/about) ## Legal - [Terms of Use](https://yadate.com/terms): These Terms are the agreement between you and YADate about using the service. Please read them before you sign up: by creating an account, you accept them. Visitors who browse the website without an account must also follow the rules that apply to them, for example the ban on collecting members' data. - [Privacy Policy](https://yadate.com/privacy): This policy explains what personal data YADate collects when you use yadate.com, the web app and our apps, why we need it, who can see it, how long we keep it and how you stay in control. We collect only what dating needs, we never sell your data and we do not use it for advertising. - [Cookie Policy](https://yadate.com/cookies): YADate uses strictly necessary cookies only. We do not use third-party advertising or analytics trackers. ## Contact us Write to support@yadate.com or use the support form in the app. ## Languages - [English](https://yadate.com/): https://yadate.com/llms.txt - [Deutsch](https://yadate.com/de/): https://yadate.com/de/llms.txt - [Español](https://yadate.com/es/): https://yadate.com/es/llms.txt - [Français](https://yadate.com/fr/): https://yadate.com/fr/llms.txt - [हिन्दी](https://yadate.com/hi/): https://yadate.com/hi/llms.txt - [Indonesia](https://yadate.com/id/): https://yadate.com/id/llms.txt - [Italiano](https://yadate.com/it/): https://yadate.com/it/llms.txt - [日本語](https://yadate.com/ja/): https://yadate.com/ja/llms.txt - [Polski](https://yadate.com/pl/): https://yadate.com/pl/llms.txt - [Português](https://yadate.com/pt/): https://yadate.com/pt/llms.txt - [Русский](https://yadate.com/ru/): https://yadate.com/ru/llms.txt - [ไทย](https://yadate.com/th/): https://yadate.com/th/llms.txt - [Türkçe](https://yadate.com/tr/): https://yadate.com/tr/llms.txt - [Українська](https://yadate.com/uk/): https://yadate.com/uk/llms.txt - [Tiếng Việt](https://yadate.com/vi/): https://yadate.com/vi/llms.txt - [中文](https://yadate.com/zh/): https://yadate.com/zh/llms.txt