Flirt Review January 2019 - Just Fakes or Real Hot Dates?

Last updated: November 2018

Our Review

Flirt was launched in 2009 and had high traction since then. The site was acquired by Cupid plc (formerly known as EasyDate), and since its acquisition, gained more than a million members worldwide. All features used to be free for women back in the day, but to keep the dating experience safe, Flirt now offers premium membership to all its members. This was not received positively by Flirt users, so to compensate for this, Flirt decided to offer a 3-day trial membership for a minimal cost. They also have a Satisfaction Guarantee that lets users contest for a partial refund if they didn’t enjoy their time on the site.

Flirt advocates for comfortable flirting in their dating site, which is why they have safety measures and anti-scam protectors. The site has features to get your flirting game on. Features such as the ‘Like Gallery’ allow all members to quickly find a match, while ‘Flirtcast’ lets you broadcast a flirty message to all online users. These features help members who are looking for something fun and casual rather than to find love and serious relationships.

Member Structure

Members

1,000 from Hong Kong

Members activity

70 active weekly

Gender Proportion

60 %

40 %

You get a personal profile which you can fill out

Over 1 million users worldwide
Majority of users are within the age range of 20-35
High member activity
Registered users are very diverse in nationality
Members are mostly looking for casual fun

The member base of Flirt is very diverse. There is a good percentage of users in every continent, but the biggest comes from the United States. Members of Flirt are usually within the younger age range of 20-35. However, it is noticeable that some members, especially male ones, tend to look a lot older on their profile photos than the age written on their profiles. So it is unsure if members are lying about their age or they just really look old.

There are quite a number of obvious fake profiles in Flirt. These profiles use celebrity photos as their profile pictures even if it is not allowed. These could have been overlooked by Flirt admins who approve every photo upload on the website. Also, even without an approved profile photo yet, we received messages and videos from some women users. They could be clickbait for luring users to upgrade their subscription.

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+

Signing Up

1-3 minute registration
Account activation is done thru email
Profile photo and information can be added later
Your profile will remain invisible until you upload a photo
Gay share available

Account registration in Flirt is a quick and easy process. It would just take a minute or three to successfully create an account. You also do not have to provide too many details upon registration. You just need to fill out a personal information form asking for your gender, the gender of the person you are looking for, and your postal code. Flirt does not verify if a postal code is valid, so anyone can create an account using any zip code they wish.

Next, you would need to nominate a password and provide your email. Your email must be valid as account activation will be done through it. Flirt will send you an email with an activation link for a one-click activation. Below this activation link is an activation code which you can manually enter on the account activation page of the dating site.

Making Contact

There is a roulette-type matching feature
Messaging is a paid feature
Locked messages are automatically deleted when the 24-hour timer runs out
Sending winks is a free feature
You can add interesting contacts to a 'Favourites' list
Search categories and search filters available
You can view your matches and who has liked you for free

Flirt members have two main ways to initiate contact with other members. The first one is to send winks, and the second one is to send messages. After registration, users are given five free chats that they can use to five different members. Their replies and other succeeding messages are locked for male users and automatically deletes after 24 hours unless they upgrade to a premium membership. Women, on the other hand, can reply to messages from other users for free.

When suspicious users message you, Flirt gives you a notification that that particular person is under observation for anti-scam activity. Flirt stresses that choosing to interact with that particular person will be solely dependent on your common sense.

Flirt has a ‘Like Gallery’, which is similar to a roulette-type matching activity. You will be presented with a profile photo, which you can like by clicking the heart or the ‘X’ button, which means you are not interested. On this page, you are able to view the likes you’ve sent, the members who have liked you, as well as your successful matches.

Profile Quality

Profiles remain invisible until you complete your profile
Every photo upload needs to be approved by Flirt admin
You can request a user to add more photos and/or profile information
Profile verification is available by calling Flirt operators
Profiles show how approximate a member is to your location
Suspicious members have to undergo an anti-scam verification process
There are indicators that say if a member is currently online

The profiles are poorly detailed
Profile pictures and profile information can be changed later

The profiles of Flirt members show limited details. At the top of the profile, sits your profile photo on the right, and beside it is your username, age, gender, and location. Right below this section are your personal information, 'photo gallery', and additional information sections. You can request other members to add more information to their profiles if they have not filled out some of the information fields yet. There is also a ‘Looking for’ section on all profiles but is locked for free members. Right below each profile, there are suggestions of similar users that you can look into.

Flirt profiles can become verified by calling Flirt admin operators. You will be asked several simple questions that validate your identity.

App

Flirt.com does not have a downloadable mobile app, however, Flirt has a mobile version of its dating site for mobile browsers. The mobile version has five icons on the header that represent each tab feature. The search tab displays members in a 2-grid layout, with two action buttons (Chat and Wink) under each profile photo.

Real Life Review

There are many casual dating sites out there, and trust me I’ve almost tried all. Hearing about Flirt from a friend, I was curious to try it out. I immediately signed-up one night when I was at the bar. I wanted to see if I could find a random hook-up since things in the bar were going so slow.

After I’ve successfully signed up, I upgraded my subscription to the 3-day package. Then I set the search filters to find members who were approximate to my location and was able to send a message to some women I was interested in. After about 10 messages, I got a girl who was looking for the same thing I wanted. I was glad she was just 200m away. We met and had a memorable night.

For sure, I will use the dating site again when I can’t find what I need at the bar. - Nathan, 28

Design and Usability

The design of Flirt is straightforward and makes for easy navigation. There are only two main feature tabs on the header menu: ‘Search’ and ‘Like Gallery’. On the ‘Search’ page, the search filters are on the top of the page, followed by three tabs: ‘All Members’, ‘Online Now’, and ‘New Members’. Members are displayed in a grid layout with indicators if they are currently online. New members also have a red “New” text mark. Under each profile photo, members’ names, age, and proximity are shown. There are also two action buttons, ‘Chat’ and ‘Wink’, at the bottom for quick contacting.

On the right side of the header menu, a big green ‘Upgrade Now’ button is found. This takes you to the upgrade page of your membership. Next to it is a chat icon that takes you to your inbox. On the right side of the chat icon is a bell icon which lists all your notifications. A red bubble will appear, together with a number, if you have unread notifications. On the rightmost part of the header is a collapsible menu that will take you to your account settings and profile.

Flirt Costs and Prices

Account registration
Send winks
Add users to your ‘Favourite’ list
Replying to messages

Unlimited chats
Big photos
‘Looking for’ info is displayed
Extended search
Premium support
Share photos and videos in chat

Duration / Credits / Coins	Costs per month	Total
Premium Membership
1 Month	189.00 HKD / Month	189.00 HKD
3 Months	119.00 HKD / Month	357.00 HKD
6 Months	89.00 HKD / Month	534.00 HKD

Is Flirt expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Flirt is average.

Credit Card

Payments will be shown as “fenums.com” on your credit card statement

All of Flirt’s features used to be free for women. However, due to its popularity and the number of fake profiles being created to scam others, Flirt now asks all its users to upgrade their membership to access all its features. To compensate for this, Flirt offers a huge discount for every new member who registers on their dating site. They also give a 3-day trial for only 27.00HKD for all new members. Other than that, they also give five free chats for women, and women can reply to messages for free.

Flirt has a satisfaction guarantee which you can contest and avail if you have proven that the website did not meet your expectations.

Special Features

Flirt offers a few special features to its members. Free members have a limited number of using these special features, but premium members have no limit.

Like Gallery

This is a roulette-type matching where a photo of a user is shown and you can click either the heart button or the ‘x’. Right below this feature, you will find three tab sections which display the members you liked, who liked you, and your matches.

Flirtcast

Flirtcast is a feature that allows you to send the same message to all your matches in just one click. You can only send one Flirtcast every 12 hours.

Video Uploads

You can upload three 30-second videos on your profile to showcase your character and personality.

Request More Info

If you find a member with an incomplete profile, you can click on the button that says ‘Request more info’. This will send that particular user a notification that you have requested him or her to complete his or her profile.

Our rating

Signing Up:	3.0 / 5
Making Contact:	3.0 / 5
Profile Quality:	2.0 / 5
Real Life Review:	4.0 / 5

Editors Conclusion

If you are looking for something casual, Flirt can get the job done. The online indicators and location proximity information found on each member's profile on the member search can help you find the right match in an instant. It also helps that you are not obliged to sign-up to become a premium member to initiate a conversation because of the five free messages offered by Flirt. This could help you gauge if Flirt is the right platform for you. Signing up is free, and every new member is eligible for the 3-day trial for a minimum cost. At least, you are not tied to a dating site for at least a month if you realise that Flirt doesn’t work for you.

FAQ

Facts

Who owns Flirt?

Flirt.com was acquired by Cupid plc, a year after its official release.

What is Cupid plc?

Cupid plc was previously named as EasyDate and is a private corporation based in the United Kingdom. It is different from Cupid Media Network.

Is Flirt.com a legitimate dating website?

Flirt.com is a legitimate dating website.

Membership

How do I join Flirt?

You can follow the registration steps on the homepage.

Is Flirt really free for women?

No, it is not completely free for women. Flirt just allows women to reply for free.

Is Flirt’s trial period free?

Flirt offers a one-time 3-day trial period for a minimum price.

Can I cancel my premium membership anytime?

Yes, you can cancel your Flirt premium membership through your ‘Account Settings’. You can enjoy the perks of being a premium member up until the last day of your billing cycle.

Does Flirt offer a refund if I didn’t enjoy my time with the dating site?

Yes, Flirt offers a partial refund. You can email their customer service for a refund request or call their toll-free number.

I have already removed my account, but my card is still getting billed for a monthly subscription.

Premium membership does not get cancelled until you manually do so. Members should cancel their premium subscription first before deleting their account. If you can no longer access your account and you failed to cancel your premium subscription, contact Flirt’s customer service.

Usability

Does Flirt have a mobile app?

Flirt does not have a downloadable mobile app, but it has a dedicated mobile site.

Why was I asked to verify my identity?

You were asked to verify your identity for security purposes. You may be on the anti-scam protection watch list because someone may have reported your account for suspicious activity.

What is ‘Safe Mode’ in Flirt?

Safe Mode’ is a feature activation that sets the limitations of which members can contact you. There are three kinds which are: ‘Full’, ‘Basic’, and ‘Off’. ‘Full’ only allows verified members to contact you, ‘Basic’ allows all members to contact you except for those marked as suspicious, while ‘Off’ takes out all limitations in contacting.

How many messages can I send?

Free members have five free messages eligible to send once to anyone they wish. Women users can reply for free. Premium members have an unlimited number of messages they can send.

Why was my photo rejected?

Your photo may have failed to abide by Flirt’s photo upload guidelines.

How long does it take to approve my profile information?

It takes at most 24 hours for Flirt admin to approve your profile information and photo uploads.

Security

What security features does Flirt have?

Flirt abides by privacy policies required by law, and they also have a published ’Terms of Usage’ which is strictly enforced. Flirt also has a ‘Safe Mode’ which all members can set that dictates which members can contact them.

Someone is being offensive, how do I block the user?

You can block the user by going to his or her profile and clicking the ‘Block’ button under the three-linear dots on the right side.

I suspect a scammer, how do I report the user?

You can report the user by going to his or her profile and clicking the ‘Report’ button under the three-linear dots on the right side.

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Infos

Company:	Cupid plc
Adress:	Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
E-Mail:	support@flirt.com
Phone-Hotline:	18004896091

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