Musician, 32 -- As a music lover, Tastebuds is really a good dating site for me. I signed myself in so I can meet other people, especially girls. But aside from meeting girls, I also met new friends who are guys and we just "clicked." I guess because we have the same taste in almost everything. I even had the chance to meet them. This is a really good place whether you are looking for love, a serious or casual relationship, or simply wants to meet new people who you can be comfortable with. Oh, and yeah, can you guess how lucky I am to finally find the love of my life? I met my 2-year girlfriend now because we both adore The Queen. I guess Tastebuds figured we both like listening to Freddie Mercury.
Tastebuds Review Hong Kong November 2026
Looking for a serious relationship or just surfing the web to find good music? You might want to read this review and check out Tastebuds! All about Tastebuds in Hong Kong.
3.0fair
Tastebuds is a casual dating site for music lovers that matches people by their musical taste
- Matches people by their musical taste
- Online dating site based in London since 2010
Relationships
Finding love
Friendship
Is Tastebuds right for me?
last updated
Members in Hong Kong11,000
Women / Men
41% 59%
FromHK$39.06/mo
Age
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What Tastebuds really costs in Hong Kong
Compared with other dating services, Tastebuds is average-priced.
Backstage Pass
Prices charged in US Dollars.
6 Month subscription. Gives premium access, including Unlimited Messaging and Incognito Mode. It renews automatically until you cancel.Total
1 month
78.13 HKD / month
78.13 HKD
3 months
52.03 HKD / month
156.09 HKD
6 months
39.06 HKD / month
234.38 HKD
Our pick: 6 months for 234.38 HKD, that is 39.06 HKD per month, 50% less per month than 1 month.
Tastebuds costs last updated on Nov 1, 2026
Payment options in Hong Kong
Credit CardDirect DebitPayPal
No anonymous payment.With Tastebuds you cannot pay anonymously, the charge appears on your bank statement.
On your bank statement
Tastebuds does not publish a bank statement descriptor
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If you avail of the 3-month service subscription, you will enjoy a 33% discount. If you avail of the 6-month, you can save up to 50%.
Your subscription to this premium membership automatically continues once every period of service end. This is because the website does not want to interrupt your ongoing conversations with other members. If you would like to cancel your subscription, you may do so any time by clicking "Account" on your "Settings" page. Your benefits will continue until the end of your subscription term, and they will only end once the term expires.
If you want to know more about their subscription policy, they have a more detailed explanation on their Privacy page.
Free vs. paid services in Hong Kong
FeatureFreeBackstage Pass
Sign up process
includedincluded
Profile build up
includedincluded
Match searches
includedincluded
Send songs to other members
includedincluded
Access to threads and group discussionsYou can either join an existing thread or discussion or create your own.
includedincluded
Access to some key featuresThese features include Soapbox, Message Bomb, Questions, Bored?
includedincluded
Unlimited MessagingThis feature allows you to send and receive private messages from other members that are not your daily matches.
not includedincluded
Incognito ModeThis paid features allows you to hide your status even if you are online. It also gives you the chance to visit and view the profiles of other members anonymously.
not includedincluded
You can sign up, build a profile, search matches, send songs, and use threads, discussions, and some key features for free. Paid membership adds unlimited private messages and incognito mode.
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Who is signed up on Tastebuds 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 Tastebuds from traffic data and interest, updated monthly, with history.
You cannot sign-up if you are under 18. They specifically require that you are over this age before you can enjoy their features. Once you join the website, you will notice that the ages of members widely vary, though most of them are from the male group, 25-34 years old. Probably because it was launched during that groups' teenage years. Regardless of age and gender, though, the website makes sure that they keep their members protected from fake or fraudulent accounts.
40-50%
Rough estimate of active members
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Weekly active members in Hong Kong
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Gender
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25-34
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Last data update: October 2026
How does Tastebuds work?
Sign up using Facebook for quick access or register with an email address by providing a username, password, city, gender, and age
Explore and match with users who share similar musical tastes
Syncs with Last.fm or Songkick to display your music events on your profile
Signing up at Tastebuds
★★★★★ 4.0/5
Sign up with
Username & password
Where
Website and iOS app
Minimum age
18
Browse without an account
No
Required information
- Username
- Location
- Your gender
- Reason for signing up
- Profile picture upload
Verification
- Email verification optional
Making contact on Tastebuds
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- Browse in stealth mode
- Send "Message Bombs"
- Get matches based on music preferences
- Join threads and group discussions
- Everybody can send messages for free
- Free contact is only possible to your 8 matches on Message Bomb. If you want to contact another person but he was not suggested by the site, you will have to acquire premium membership to send him or her a message.
Profile quality
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- Shows music preferences
- Shows online status and location
- Incognito feature is only available via subscription
- Profiles are pleasantly detailed
- Profile pictures are visible to everybody for free
- You can edit your profile information later
The Tastebuds app
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- App is easy to use and has nice graphic designs
- Chatroom is only available if you have the app
- More than 500,000 worldwide users using the mobile app
- App is not mobile-friendly (only available on iTunes)
- App is linked to Spotify and iPhone music library
The good thing about the mobile app is that it lets you sync your favourite songs into your iPhone Library or Spotify account. You can also search for people who are within your vicinity just by scanning your music library. Unlike the website too, the app has a chat function where you can easily send and receive new messages.
Unfortunately, the app is quite not mobile-friendly. If you are using an Android smartphone or others, you will not enjoy the features of the app as it is only available on iTunes. If you still want to pursue using and having it, you might want to get a new Apple phone!
Our field test
★★★★★ 4.0/5
Design & usability
Overall, the design of the website is not that bad. Its appearance is somehow similar to other social media and online dating websites. The only difference is that it has music-related icons everywhere. Loading of new pages is also pretty fast. It only takes around 5 seconds if your internet is fast and 1-2 minutes assuming your internet is slow. Its functions are also easy to navigate and the tools are not that complicated. However, in the forum section, there are some members who are complaining about how it looks. They say that it is kind of old-school and plain. If you go over the discussions, a lot of members are actually suggesting ways to improve the website.
Special features
Tastebuds is a music-related online dating site that also has other features that you can use for enjoyment.
Messaging and contact 1
QuestionsFree
The creators do not want you to get bored. Hence, they created the "Questions" page where you can answer random questions. This is fun especially when you are waiting for someone or something, or just simply letting some time pass..
Community and events 1
SoapboxFree
This is where you can find the group threads and discussions. It has additional sub-categories from which you can choose. Most of the categories are about songs and bands, but there are also those that talk about life in general. You can start your own thread too if you want!
Safety and privacy 1
Bored?Free
Under this category, you become a private investigator. Since the moderators thoroughly assess their members' account to protect your privacy, they need assistance in looking for those fake members. To help them with that, you can go on the "Bored?" tab under "More" and check the pictures that do not seem legit. You only need to click the images that do not show a person, then submit
Final results
3.0fair
“Tastebuds appears to be a good dating site especially for those who are into music. It perfectly works for those who are musically-inclined and at the same time, looking for a date, a new love, or a new friend. If you will actually join and sign up, you will see that some members are not there to mainly find their perfect match. They are there to enjoy the good music and the online companionship of those who are living nearby. However, if you go over through the forums and discussions of members, it seems like they are looking for some improvements. Evaluating their comments and suggestions, they find the website a little plain and stagnant. In addition, the site's mobile app is only available via iTunes. If you do not have an Apple product, you do not get to enjoy the benefits it offers. Bottom line, you might want to check other dating sites that are also fun but are unrestricted and more exciting. Likewise, those that have mobile applications that are available on other phone brands. You can check our Matchmaker category to check for these other sites.”
Is Tastebuds right for me?
tested November 2026
Signup4.0
Making contact3.0
Profile quality3.0
App3.0
Field test4.0
Overall3.0/ 5
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Tastebuds FAQ
What is Tastebuds?
Tastebuds is an online dating site that uses music to match people with one another. It allows you to search and look for another person who have the same taste as yours.
Who created Tastebuds?
It was created by musicians Alex Parish and Julian Keenaghan. They thought that the best way to find and meet new friends is through songs and the artists they love.
How can I can contact Tastebuds?
You can contact them by calling +44 7770 892146 or sending an email to hello@tastebuds.fm. You can also send them a mail at Tastebuds Media Ltd., 33 Inkerman Road, Kentish Town, NW5 3BT, London, UK.
Is Tastebuds legit?
Tastebuds is a legit dating site. It has been around since 2010 engaging people to connect through music.
SERVICES AND CANCELLATION
What are the free features of Tastebuds?
They are Get Lucky, Message Bomb, Soapbox, Questions, and Board? You can enjoy using all of them without paying for any fees.
What are the paid services of Tastebuds?
Their paid services are Unlimited Messaging and Incognito Mode. You will have to subscribe to their Backstage Pass before you can enjoy these features. Unlimited Messaging allows you to send and receive private messages with no limits and lets you explore the site without advertisement interruptions. Incognito Mode hides your status (if you are online) and allows you to visit the profiles of other members anonymously.
How do I subscribe to Tastebuds' subscription?
Subscribing to their Backstage Pass is pretty easy. You just need to go to the "Go Backstage" section under your profile picture at the top-right side of your screen, and then click "Subscribe." They will ask for your name, address, and payment information. Upon clicking "Pay," an email will be sent to you as a confirmation.
How do I cancel my subscription on Tastebuds?
Go to Settings and then Account. You will see a Backstage Pass tab where a cancel option is available. Click that button and your subscription will automatically end on the last day of your subscription term.
COSTS AND PAYMENTS
How much are the paid subscription?
Tastebuds offers three pricing options: 1 month (£10.00/mo.), 3 months (£6.66/mo.), and 6 months (£5.00/mo.). As you can see, you will get discounts if you avail of the 3 months and 6 months options.
What are the payment methods for Tastebuds' Backstage Pass?
You can pay via credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal. Tastebuds accepts all kinds of major credit and debit cards.
APP
Is there a mobile app for Tastebuds?
Yes. It has a mobile app that is available on the iTunes store at Apple.
Can I download Tastebuds using my Android smartphone?
No. Their mobile app is only available on iTunes. Google Play and other downloading applications of other phones do not have it.
PROFILE AND SECURITY
Can I deactivate my Tastebuds account?
Yes, you may deactivate it. Go to Settings then Account tab and click "Deactivate your account." All information about you will not be visible to others, you will not receive any emails, and others will not see you on their search results. You can always, however, reactivate it anytime.
Is my Tastebuds account protected?
Yes. It is always protected. It is their policy that the staff ensures all of the members' security. They check members' profiles, fraudulent acts, and even messaging features.
Can I report a suspicious profile on Tastebuds?
Yes. You may report such account if it looks fake or suspicious to you. They will not suspend it immediately. Instead, they will conduct further investigation on your report. Should they find out that is indeed fraudulent or the person behind it has done fraudulent acts, they will suspend such account.
Will other people see if I visited their Tastebuds profiles?
Yes. Other people will see that because you are on regular mode. If you avail of their Incognito mode, then you can hide the fact that you have visited their profiles.
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