"I recently moved to Hong Kong for an exchange student program. On a drunken dare from my classmates, we bypassed the popular dating apps and decided to go more traditional and more questionable. Personals. Our ads kept getting reported in the Hong Kong version of Craiglist, but by the grace of Google, we found AsiaXPAT. Posting a Personals ad is blessedly free, though I don't understand why replying to the ad is the action that is charged. The website looks legitimate enough, but in the one week that my ad ran, I didn't get a single reply. It could've been because my ad wasn't enticing enough, or because not enough people visited the Personals segment. I won't bother trying to figure that out. I'll just go back to the proven-and-trusted dating apps."
- Eli, 23
AsiaXPAT Review Hong Kong October 2026
- Dating ads without member profiles
- No profile photos or member chat
AsiaXPAT Hong Kong in 10 seconds
- Not an online dating service, but a website for posting dating ads
- You're signing up to the whole classified ads site, not just the dating section
- No dating profiles or ways to chat with members
- Legitimacy of those who post is not guaranteed; no security measures put in place
- Find a date through the personals page easily as everything is organized well
- Posting ads is free, but responding to personal ads need paid membership
“Even though it boasts a huge amount of visitors and page views, AsiaXPAT is not a good website for dating. As a user, you will only see one bare ad with a title. You can't see a profile photo (or even the username) of the person who posted the ad.”
Find out if AsiaXPAT is the right service for you or if there are better options.
Better than AsiaXPAT
Who is AsiaXPAT for, and not for?
- Singles looking for companionship
- Those who like to go on blind dates
- People who are looking for friendships and profound connections
- Singles who want to see matches
- Those searching for erotic adventures and casual encounters
- Singles who are into casual flirting online
AsiaXPAT pros & cons
- Many different types of personal ads to choose from
- Ads are well-organized int he site, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for
- Free to run ads
- Most of the Personals ads are people looking for companionship
- No dating profiles or ways to chat with members
- Legitimacy of those who post is not guaranteed; no security measures put in place
- Site is not exclusive to personal ads – there are also property and directory ads
What AsiaXPAT really costs in Hong Kong
- You can test AsiaXPAT free of charge
- You cannot read messages without paying
Browsing through the entire website is available for free. To be able to post and reply to an ad, you have to create an AsiaXPAT account. You can post ads anywhere for free, but responding to the posted ads will cost you 24 US Dollars per month, or 62 US Dollars for the whole year. Reading through the ads, you will realise that users have found a way to skip payment entirely - by replying to an ad with another ad. The title is usually a copy of the original ad with an added " - Response!" at the end. However, the effectivity seems dubious because there is no known way where the original poster will be notified by the reply post.
- Posting ads
- Responding to personal ads
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Is AsiaXPAT right for me?Who is signed up on AsiaXPAT in Hong Kong?
Exclusively on DatingScout: online member numbers for dating services are usually far off, so we estimate how many people are really on AsiaXPAT from traffic data and interest, updated monthly, with history.
Majority of the members are between the 35 - 44 age range, closely followed by 25 to 34 year olds, and then the 45 to 54 year olds. Women make up 49.6% of the member population while men make up 50.4%. All in all, it is a great and even distribution of genders within the website. Most of the members have a university degree, many of them have a postgraduate degree, while some graduated "below university". Only 34.2% of the members are single, which isn't a good figure when you're posting an ad for dating.
Last data update: October 2026
How does AsiaXPAT work?
AsiaXpat includes a personals section for dating and friendships, not a typical dating site
Posting ads is free, but responding requires a paid membership
No profiles or chat; ads are text-only with no profile pictures
Ideal for those seeking companionship or blind dates, but not for traditional online dating
The site is cluttered with ads, making it less user-friendly for dating
Signing up at AsiaXPAT
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- You must be at least 18 years old to sign up
- You must sign up to browse AsiaXPAT
To sign up, visit the AsiaXPAT website. To complete the registration, provide all required information.
Required information
- Username
- Name
- Location
- Your gender
- Your ethnicity
- Your occupation
- Personal questionnaire
Optional information
- Your relationship status
AsiaXPAT verifies new profiles via:
- Email verification (required)
Making contact on AsiaXPAT
★★★★★ 2.0/5
- Structured as a classifieds website
- Elements are well-organised throughout the page
- Minimal design and colours, pleasing to the eyes
- Basic fonts are used, and there are very few extra features
- Full of paid ads all around the site in different forms
- Sending messages for free is not possible
Profile quality
★★★★★ 2.0/5
- Ads can be Classifieds, Personals, Properties, or Directory
- Dating ads fall under Personals
- Responding to a listing requires payment
- Your ad can run for 3 months or 12 months
- Most of the Personals ads are people looking for companionship
- AsiaXPAT has no profile pictures
Our field test
★★★★★ 2.0/5
Design & usability
Usability and Design
The site may look cluttered for first-time users because of its many elements. It is, after all, a classified ads website that has a personals section that people often use as a place to look for dates.
Its appearance may need improvement to make it more pleasing to the eyes, but its functions and buttons work perfectly which is one of its great characteristics. Its users can do a variety of things on the site which is a plus if you are looking for a functional community that doubles as a dating site.
Final results
- Best score: Signup, 3.0
- Weakest: Making contact, Profile quality and Field test, all 2.0
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AsiaXPAT FAQ
How do I post an ad?
First, you have to be a member of AsiaXPAT. Then, go to the Personals tab at the top right of the website, scroll down where you'll see "Hong Kong Personals", then click on the green button that says "Post an ad".
How do I reply to an ad?
You need a Personals membership to be able to reply to Personals ads. Then, go to the ad that you like, then scroll to the bottom where you'll find the "Send message" button.
How can I delete my ad?
Go to the Control Panel of your account. On the left side, you will see "My Ads". Click through to find the ad that you want to delete, select it, then click "delete selected" at the very bottom.
How long before my ad is posted?
Since ads are reviewed by AsiaXPAT, it can take somewhere between 15 to 30 minutes before the ad is published. If it is posted after 12 midnight, it will be published at 9:30am the following day.
Why was my ad rejected?
There are three reasons why your ad could have been rejected: you are suspected of running a business, your ad is a duplicate, or your item has already been sold.
Why was my account blocked?
"To protect our users from scams originating overseas, we have implemented an IP blocking filter. Anyone detected outside of Hong Kong by our system will be prohibited from using the website. i.e posting classifieds, forums posts etc."
How do I deactivate my account?
Go to your Control Panel. On the left side of the page, click on "My Settings". Scroll down to Account Status, choose Disabled, then submit.
Can I reactivate my account?
Yes. Contact AsiaXPAT at support@asiaxpat.com, then provide the email address and username you used to register with.
How do I change my username?
You have to contact them at support@asiaxpat.com.
My credit card was charged but my ad was never posted. Why?
This type of error happens when there is a connection interruption between AsiaXPAT's servers and the chosen payment provider. To fix this, you have to contact support@asiaxpat.com with the following information:
- Username
- Email address used when making the payment, or
- Credit card holder name
- World Pay transaction ID - this would have been sent to the email address specified during the checkout
Why won't it accept my credit card?
You might be experiencing some issues with your bank and AsiaXPAT suggests contacting the bank directly.
Are there any other payment options on AsiaXPAT aside from credit card?
Unfortunately, the site only accepts credit card as mode of payment.
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