Dating for adults 18+
Find your person, closer than you think.
Rate and Date helps you meet compatible people near you. Join for free, verify your photo for free and chat privately once you match.
Why Rate and Date
Dating that feels safe, simple and local
Everything you need to meet someone real, without the noise.
Nearby discovery
See people close to you using an approximate, privacy-respecting distance.
Mutual matching
Messaging opens only when two people like each other.
Private messaging
Chat with your matches in a calm, distraction-free space.
Photo verification
Earn a badge after a live camera photo review, free for everyone.
Safety first
Block, report, hide your distance or pause discovery any time.
Preferences you control
Choose who you want to meet, how far to look and which ages suit you.
How it works
From hello to a match in a few steps
Create your account
Sign up with your email, confirm it with a one-time code and tell us your date of birth. Members must be 18 or older.
Choose your area
Type your city or suburb, or share your device location if you prefer. You decide how far to look and who you want to meet.
Build your profile
Add a photo, a short bio and your interests so people can see what you are about.
Discover people nearby
Browse profiles that fit your preferences. Like the ones you are curious about and pass on the rest.
Your safety comes first
Safety is never a paid feature
Blocking, reporting and photo verification are free for every member, always.
Keep early conversations on the platform
Move to other channels only when you feel comfortable. Never share financial details, passwords or verification codes.
Meet in public first
Choose a busy public place for a first meeting, tell a friend where you are going and arrange your own transport.
Watch for warning signs
Be cautious if someone asks for money, avoids video calls, pressures you quickly or tells a story that keeps changing.
Memberships
Start free, upgrade when you want more
Free
Everything you need to start meeting people.
- Create a profile with photos
- Basic discovery near you
- 25 likes per day
- Mutual matching
- Messaging with matches
- Request photo verification
- Block, report and privacy controls
Premium
More reach and more control.
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited likes
- See who liked you
- Advanced discovery filters
- Undo your last pass
- Extended discovery radius
- One boost each billing month
- Private browsing
Premium Plus
The full experience.
- Everything in Premium
- Two boosts each billing month
- Priority placement in eligible results
- Travel Mode for another city
- Weekly profile performance insights
- Additional discovery preferences
- Premium profile themes
FAQ
Questions, answered
Who can join Rate and Date?
Rate and Date is for adults aged 18 and over. We calculate your age from your date of birth when you register and do not accept members under 18.
How does matching work?
You see people near you who fit your preferences. When you like someone and they like you back, it becomes a match and you can start a conversation. There are no guaranteed matches or outcomes.
Do I have to share my GPS location?
No. You can type your city or suburb instead. Other members only ever see an approximate distance, never your address or exact position.
What does the verification badge mean?
A badge means a reviewer compared a live camera photo with the photo on the profile. It confirms that submitted photo review only and is not a check of legal identity. Verification is always free.
What does it cost?
Free membership includes profile creation, discovery, matching, messaging and all safety tools. Premium and Premium Plus add extra reach and control and are billed monthly in South African rand.
Are safety tools only for paying members?
Never. Blocking, reporting, privacy controls, photo verification and account deletion are free for everyone.
How do I delete my account?
Open your account settings and choose delete account. Your profile is hidden straight away and permanently erased after a short grace period unless you log back in to cancel.
Ready to meet someone great?
Create your free account in minutes. Adults 18 and over only.
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