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GayCupid Review March 2023

DatingsScout.hk Author Chris Pleines
From: Chris Pleines
 • Reading Time: 5 minute(s)

Highly marketed for gay men who are in search of finding love and a serious relationship, GayCupid has grown its member base to more than 200,000 singles since its launch in 2002. Let's take a closer look at this dating site.

1,000 Members
 10% ♀ 
 90% ♂ 
Good For:
5 / 5
4 / 5
3 / 5
Success Rate:
33 / 10
33 / 10
31 / 10
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Age Distribution:
18-24
25-34
35-49
50+

GayCupid in 10 seconds

  • Dating site is primarily for gay men looking for love and long-term relationships. To know more about the community, click here
  • Offers three months free platinum membership
  • Has a low number of active members
  • Majority of the members are serious daters looking to find their partners
  • While majority of the members are gay men, women are still encouraged to join to make the community LGBT-friendly and inclusive
  • Premium members get featured on top search results. Learn more about other premium perks here
  • You can use GayCupid for free
  • Pricing starts at HK$66.67 / Month - More Information
DatingsScout.hk Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Datingscout and Author of Online Dating for Dummies
With the 3-month free trial, GayCupid makes it possible for anyone to make connections and foster relationships. Signing up is free, and to avail of the free trial, you just need to upload one decent profile photo. Sign up for free today.

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Who is GayCupid for and not for?

  • Single gay men looking to find their perfect matches and fall in love
  • Single lesbians who want to mingle with the LGBT community and also find their matches
  • Gay singles looking for serious relationships
  • Singles who aren't in the LGBT community
  • Single gay men only looking for casual dates, flings, and hookups
  • Singles who aren't interested in committing to serious and long-term relationships
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What we like and don’t like on GayCupid

  • Uses strict photo verification that requires users to upload photos, passport, and other official IDs
  • Offers three months premium free trial when you upload a clear photo
  • Offers a translation feature to help members from different countries communicate better
  • Low number of active members; only 200 to 300 users online daily
  • No mobile app available for iOS
  • Inactive profiles get deleted right away, even if the said profile is not a fake one
  • Website design looks outdated compared to other dating sites

How does GayCupid work?

gay cupid how it works
  • Extensive search function allows you to look for users
  • List of matches provided by GayCupid
  • Reverse matches shows people who match what you are looking for
  • Mutual matches shows users you like and liked you back
  • Only premium members can see user profiles

The signup process is an important part because this will help you find the perfect match for you. You are required to provide information about yourself and what you are looking for. 

Aside from what you are looking for in a match, you also need to provide details on how you can be reached. If you are using the standard version, you will not be able to view the profile of other members until you upgrade to a premium account.

The search function can be found underneath the top of the homepage which allows you to do a general filter search or advanced search. You can also see a section called "Matches" which shows a list of people chosen by Gay Cupid based on your details provided during registration. 

There is also a section where you can view mutual matches who are people you like and who liked you back. On the other hand, the reverse matches show people whose criteria matched what you are looking for.

Pricing

Can you try GayCupid for free?

  • You can use or try the service for free.
  • Sending messages to users with a premium subscription is free
  • You cannot read messages for free on GayCupid

Is GayCupid expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers GayCupid is in the upper midfield.

Duration / Credits / CoinsCostsTotal
Gold Membership
1 Month250.00 HKD / Month250.00 HKD
3 Months166.67 HKD / Month500.00 HKD
12 Months83.33 HKD / Month1,000.00 HKD
Platinum Membership
1 Month200.00 HKD / Month200.00 HKD
3 Months133.33 HKD / Month400.00 HKD
12 Months66.67 HKD / Month800.00 HKD
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Free Services
  • Basic matching
  • Send interest
  • Communicate only with paying members
Fee-Based Services
  • Communicate with free and paying members
  • Live chat with instant messenger
  • Disable ads
  • Hide your profile and browse anonymously
  • Be on top of match searches
  • Double your profile space
  • VIP profile highlighting
  • Exclusive search features
  • Advanced matching algorithms
  • Translate messages into your language

GayCupid offers two types of membership—Gold and Platinum. The Platinum membership offers additional features such as VIP profile highlighting and messages translation. Having a membership in GayCupid is essential if you are serious in using the app to find true love, as it is the only way you can communicate with other members.

Membership in GayCupid is not auto-renewed. You can also cancel your membership anytime you wish, and you can enjoy the benefits of a premium membership until your billing cycle ends.

How can I delete my GayCupid account and cancel my subscription?

Please find more information here

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Who is really signed up here?

Members
1,000 from Hong Kong
Members activity
170 active weekly
Gender Proportion
10 %
90 %
  • You get a personal profile which you can fill out
  • 200,000 members worldwide
  • Active users mostly come from the United States, South America, and Asian countries
  • Majority of the members are within the age range of 35-44
  • Members are usually looking for serious relationships

Majority of the members of GayCupid is located in the United States, South American countries such as Venezuela and Columbia, and Asian countries such as Thailand and the Philippines. Most users fall within the age range of 35 to 44, but there is also a good number of members within the other age brackets. As this is a gay dating website, almost 100% of the member base is gay, and most of them use the site to find love and a serious relationship.

Because of the 3-month free trial offered by GayCupid, there are considerably many Platinum members on the website. There are also a lot of verified profiles. As for fake profiles, there are only a few as the moderators of GayCupid monitor the profiles and terminate low-quality ones or accounts that have suspicious activity.

Females
Males

GayCupid Age Range and Age Distribution

  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55+
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GayCupid in Detail

  • Reading time 16 minutes
  • Lots of insider information for more success

Signing Up at GayCupid

GayCupid Registration
  • Registration is free
  • 1-3 Minutes registration
  • No email verification needed
  • Uploading a photo gives you a 3-month free trial
  • You can add a profile photo later

You only need a minute to create an account with GayCupid as they only require your basic information. The form you need to fill out asks for your name, gender, age, email, and password. You do not need to upload a profile photo right away, and there is also no need to verify your email. After a successful sign-up, a 3-month Platinum membership free trial would be offered to you. You could avail of the free trial if you add a photo to your profile.

Making Contact on GayCupid

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  • Browse through popular search categories
  • Advanced search filters available
  • Sending hearts is free
  • You can add interesting members to your favourites list
  • Sending messages to users with a premium subscription is free
  • There is a chatroom

Contacting in GayCupid is smooth if you have a premium membership, as only premium members are able to send messages to all members regardless of membership. Premium members can also see who has viewed their profiles and who has put them on their Favorites list.

Free members, on the other hand, could send hearts to other members, put interesting members on their Favorites list, and reply to messages. Users without a membership can only send messages to members with a paid membership. You can identify members with a paid membership by the green checkmark icon next to their profile name.

Search filters are available in GayCupid for all members to use. The filters of premium members are more extensive than those of standard members. You could search for members by browsing popular categories such as ‘New Members’ or ‘Recent Uploads’. You could also search by 'Cupid Tags' or by looking at the page where those currently online are displayed.

GayCupid Profile Quality

GayCupid Profile
  • Your profile displays whether you’re a free or a premium user
  • Verified badges (to be placed on profile) can be earned after undergoing a strict verification process
  • Very few fake profiles
  • Free members can upload up to five photos
  • Moderators suspend low quality and suspicious profiles
  • The profiles are quite detailed
  • Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free
  • Profile photo and profile information can be changed later

The extent of information shown in your GayCupid profile depends on the amount of details you would want to share. Your profile displays information about appearance, lifestyle, and cultural background. All of these are filled out by answering a “quiz” type of questionnaire. In addition, there is another optional tab that lets you fill in the information about the person you are looking for.

GayCupid members mostly just fill out the basic information section on their profiles, add a short ‘About Me’ paragraph, and complete the overview description about them. This isn’t surprising as these sections are always prompted by GayCupid through a pop-up window. Members who fail to complete these sections are usually banned from using GayCupid.

GayCupid App

GayCupid App
  • You can view matches for free
  • Same features as the website
  • Member search results are shown in a linear display
  • Default matches display location-approximate members
  • App not available on iOS

The app version of GayCupid has the same features as its website counterpart. The difference is how matches are displayed. On the website, matches are displayed via a grid layout, whereas on the mobile app, matches are displayed in a linear layout. Likewise, the mobile app displays the name, location, and the profile photo of the member. There are two icons situated at the bottom part of each member’s picture. The icons are:

  1. A heart, which when clicked, sends an 'interest' notification to that member
  2. A chat bubble, which when clicked, leads you to a conversation page with that member

Similar to the full website, only premium members are able to send messages to other users. Note as well that when you sign-up for an account in GayCupid using the mobile app, the 3-month free trial is not offered.

Special Features

GayCupid doesn’t offer any special feature for free members except the ability to view who visited their profiles with a timestamp indicated. Free members can also see how long ago other members were last seen online.

For Platinum premium members, this special feature is offered:

Messages Translation

Messages of other members who use a different language can be instantly translated to the language you use. This makes communicating with people from different culture and backgrounds easier.

How can I delete my GayCupid account and cancel my subscription?

Uninstalling the app will not cancel your subscription.

How can you cancel your Subscription?

  • You can cancel via profile settings
  • You can cancel by sending an email
  • You can cancel with customer support
  • You can cancel via fax
  • You can cancel via postal letter
  • You can cancel by managing your app store subscription

Will your subscription automatically renew?

  • Yes, your GayCupid subscription will automatically renew. The notice period for opting out of automatic renewal is 1 Week.

Is there a money back guarantee and do you get refunded the full amount?

  • Yes, there is money back guarantee but you only get a partial refund

How much time do you have to undo GayCupid purchases?

  • You have 2 weeks to refund your GayCupid purchase if you don't like it.

Allows partial refund for unused subscription days

GayCupid FAQ

Facts

Who owns GayCupid?

GayCupid is owned by Cupid Network Pty Ltd.

Is GayCupid strictly for gay men?

GayCupid is highly marketed for gay men, but gay women can join too.

Who can join GayCupid?

Anyone can join GayCupid.

How can I join GayCupid?

You can sign up for a free account on their website.

Does GayCupid have premium memberships?

Yes, GayCupid offers two kinds of premium memberships—Gold and Platinum.

Does GayCupid offer free trials?

Yes, GayCupid offers a 3-month free trial.

Can I cancel my membership anytime?

Yes, you can cancel your membership anytime through your billing settings.

Are membership plans auto-renewed?

No, memberships are not auto-renewed in GayCupid.

How do I permanently delete my account?

You can delete your account through your account settings.

Can I temporarily deactivate my account?

Unfortunately, you cannot temporarily deactivate your account. However, if you are inactive for six consecutive months, your account will automatically be deactivated.

Why was my account suspended?

Your account may have been suspended due to low-quality profile, or you may have done something suspicious.

How can I retrieve my suspended account?

You can send an email to GayCupid’s customer support.

What is the average age on GayCupid?

The average age is 34-42 years. You can find more information here

Usability

How do I send a message to other members?

You can send a message to other members by clicking on the “Send Message” button on each member’s profile or by clicking the envelope icon on member search results.

How many photos can I upload on my profile?

If you are a free member, you can upload up to five photos. Premium members may upload an unlimited number of photos.

What are Cupid Tags?

Cupid tags are words or phrases you put on your profile so that your profile will come up on the search results when that specific tag is searched for.

Security

What security features does GayCupid offer?

GayCupid has detailed privacy policies, and terms of usage are strictly enforced. There are also ‘Report User’ and ‘Block User’ buttons available on each member’s profile and on every conversation page.

How do you report an abusive user?

You can simply click the ‘Report User’ button available on that member’s profile.

Does GayCupid sell your data?

No, GayCupid does not sell your data.

Was GayCupid hacked in the past?

In 2013, Cupid Media – owner and operator of GayCupid, had a passcode breach leaking 42 million passwords of its users from all the dating sites it operates.

How precisely does GayCupid track your location?

GayCupid tracks your approximate location.

Do your GayCupid profile pictures and/or profile information show up in Google Search Results?

Yes, your GayCupid photos and personal information can show up in Google Search Results.

Who can view your pictures on GayCupid?

All GayCupid members.

Is your phone number required for signing up at GayCupid?

No, a phone number is not required for signing up at GayCupid.

Can you erase your personal data on GayCupid?

Yes, you can erase your data on GayCupid.

How can I delete my GayCupid account and cancel my subscription?

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Final Results table

Signing Up: 3.0 / 5
Making Contact: 3.5 / 5
Profile Quality: 3.5 / 5
App: 2.5 / 5
Real Life Review: 4.0 / 5

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Contact details

Company:Cupid Media Pty Ltd
Address:Level 5 2502 / 5 Lawson Street, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
Phone-Hotline:+61 7 5571 1181
Fax:61 7 3103 4000
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