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Our Review

DateHookUp is an online dating platform owned by InterActiveCorp, the same people behind People Media and Match.com. Since its launch in 2002, the site has presented itself as a place where people can find anything from casual dates to marriage partners; however, a site change in 2014 also changed what the site stood for. Now the site is more like a social media platform where users can find easy hookups and casual encounters. Despite the similarities, Match's DateHookUp is different to DateHookUp.Dating run by Search Floor Inc.

DateHookUp Members

Members
1,300,000 from USA
Members activity
42,500 active weekly
Gender Proportion
40 %
60 %
  • Over 6 million visits per month worldwide
  • 3.5 million visits per month from the US

While the online dating website has a large user base, it is made up of casual users looking for easy hookups and sex buddies. It doesn't seem like the website has a lot of longevity when it comes to human interactivity, meaning that users don't really keep in touch with a users for months or years. Because of this, the website might not be the best site for people looking for deep and serious connections and relationships. It's still possible, but people who want serious, long-term relationships are harder to find.

How to Sign Up for DateHookUp

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  • Users signup for an account by filling out a form with personal information
  • The registration process only has 3 screens, so it's a breeze to complete
  • The entire process takes about 2 to 3 minutes
  • After registration, users are taken directly to their newsfeed

The process is extremely hassle-free. Aside from requiring only the bare minimum of information from their members, the site also allows users to immediately use the service after registering, meaning they don't even need to verify their email.

Making Contact on DateHookUp

DateHookUp Search
  • The site has a search feature called “Find People”
  • You can like or dislike a particular match result, or choose to directly message the user directly from the results page
  • Users can message each other freely
  • Aside from a messaging function, the site also has a forum where users can post threads
  • All members can send messages for free
  • There is a chatroom

Unlike other dating websites, DateHookUp imposes no restrictions on its chat functions. Users can chat whoever they want without the need for prerequisites or paid subscriptions. However, it is also a double edged sword. Because communication is free, the site cannot regulate what goes on between its multitude of members. Harassment, trolling, and scams are rampant. In the process of reviewing the website, our test profile got unwanted nude pics within the first 30 minutes of creating an account.

DateHookUp Profile Quality

DateHookUp Profile
  • All users of the website can see other members' pictures for free
  • There are several fake profiles on the platform, most of which are used for scamming, phishing and catfishing other members
  • The website doesn't conduct background checks or profile screenings
  • Profiles on the website don't really offer a lot of information on other users
  • Security is lax on the website, and scammers don't really get punished for their actions
  • As of the writing of this review, it is impossible to add photos on the website as the feature is broken.
  • The profiles are not very detailed
  • The profile information can be changed later
  • Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free

DateHookUp's profile creation system is limited. Aside from the information users provide during the registration process, the only thing that users can add to that is a biography of themselves. Members go by their usernames instead of their first and last names to keep them safe.

Your profile has a single text box that acts as a biography where you can put details about yourself. Users are encouraged to describe themselves, what makes them unique, what they're looking for in other people. The text box doesn't have a limit, so users can get creative and write whatever they want, as long as it doesn't contain personal contact information or other identifiers.

The only pieces of information that give you insight about other members of the platform are the mandatory fields they needed to fill out during registration, plus the biography. That isn't a lot to go on, especially with the biography being optional. Fake profiles also run rampant on the website, and it seems like the site's admin isn't interested in doing anything about them. According to users on the forum, the photo feature has been broken for quite some time now. Many reports have been made but until now, the website still hasn't fixed the issue.

DateHookUp App

DateHookUp App
  • The app's layout is more modern compared to its desktop counterpart
  • Icons and font sizes are clearly visible
  • App is very user-friendly
  • All important features are easily accessible

If the browser version looks abandoned, with its broken links and outdated layout, it's because DateHookup is now focusing on the app instead. The app and browser versions are miles apart from each other, with the app sporting a better layout, updated features, and links that actually work (except for the picture upload, ironically). It still looks outdated compared to other current Dating Apps

As apps go, DateHookup is average compared to other apps in the market. However, it is still better than its browser version - it's apparent that the team behind DateHookUp has tried putting effort into the app.

DateHookUp Real Life Review

When it comes to aesthetics, the site certainly lacks a lot of it. The gray background with blue fonts look lacklustre and boring, as the site doesn't make use of fancy graphics at all. However, the layout is pretty utilitarian - the layout makes the site look more organized and neat.

Many of the site's links are dead, such as links to photo uploads and VIP services. According to the forum, many of the site's links have been dead since 2016, and the team behind DateHookUp hasn't gotten around to fixing these problems just yet.

DateHookUp Costs and Prices

Free Features
  • Account registration
  • Profile creation
  • Message other users
  • Find matches
  • Join the forums
Premium Features
  • See who likes you
  • Get a VIP badge next to your username
  • Show up higher on search results

Is DateHookUp expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers DateHookUp is low-priced.

Duration / Credits / CoinsCostsTotal
Premium Membership
1 Month9.95 USD / Month9.95 USD
3 Months7.62 USD / Month22.85 USD
6 Months5.95 USD / Month35.70 USD
Payment Options
  • Credit Card

All features in the desktop version are free. You can talk to other people, see who visited your profile, and customize your profile at no extra costs. The app version has a VIP plan that gives users more visibility and perks in the platform; however, since the VIP links on the desktop version are broken, it is unknown whether the same pricing plan applies to the browser version or if it has been removed.

Subscriptions renew automatically and users are giving DateHookup the permission to charge their card each time the subscription renews. To cancel your subscription, you have to do it manually through your account settings.

Special Features

The site is more like a free-for-all where users are just allowed to their own devices, rather than a site with definite features and functions that are controlled by the team behind it. 

Let's Meet

Let's Meet is the site's version of speed dating. You will be shown a picture of a random user, and it's up to you to decide whether you're interested or not.

DateHookUp Forum

The most active page on the DateHookUp website, the forum is where users of the website hang out and discuss any topic under the sun. Just like the website, the forum mainly goes unsupervised, so the forum acts as an extension of the dating site itself.

Our rating

Signing Up: 3.0 / 5
Making Contact: 3.0 / 5
Profile Quality: 2.0 / 5
App: 3.0 / 5

Editor's Conclusion

DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Dating Scout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
At its launch, DateHookup seemed like a website that had so much potential, since it gave users something that other dating websites of that time did not - the ability to talk to other members freely without paying a single cent. Nowadays, DateHookup is but a shell of its former glory, and it seems like the company behind it has given up - at least, on the browser version. Bugs and broken links haven't been fixed in so long, and there's no regulation when it comes to the behavior of its users. While the app is somewhat better, the environment is still the same. If you are looking for a more regulated casual dating site, browse through our Casual Dating category. If you're looking for a serious relationship, our Matchmaker category has several nice options for you.

DateHookUp FAQ

Facts

How old is Datehookup?

Datehookup has been around since 2002.

Who owns Datehookup?

DateHookups is owned by Search Floor, Inc., a subsidiary of InterActiveCorp.

I'm looking for a hookup site to meet people for quick, casual sex. Am I right here?

Yes, the site's environment is conducive for people who are looking for casual sex partners.

Is Datehookup fake?

Although the website seems like it has been psuedo-abandoned by its owners, it is a legitimate website.

What are success stories from DateHookUp?

One of the biggest draws of DateHookUp is its forum. Many active users even frequent the forum more than the site itself. The forum has a dedicated thread for success stories, where users can share their stories to other members.

How good is Datehookup?

If you're looking for casual sex and quick hookups, Datehookup is pretty good. However, if you're looking for something more serious, this isn't the best place for it.

Is the site really completely free?

While the site's link to its supposed VIP services doesn't work, the app version has a VIP status which is not free. However, you can use the website to the fullest without paying for anything. VIP status gives perks that are nice, but you can certainly live without them.

Usability

How does Datehookup work?

DateHookup.com is like a hybrid between a social media platform and a dating website. You register for an account, complete your profile, search for potential matches and then reach out to them via the site's chat function.

Why is Datehookup not working?

If you are browsing the site through the desktop version, be aware that the people behind DateHookup has practically abandoned it in favor of the app. Broken links and downtimes are a frequent complaint of Datehookup users.

Costs

Is the site really completely free?

While the site's link to its supposed VIP services doesn't work, the app version has a VIP status which is not free. However, you can use the website to the fullest without paying for anything. VIP status gives perks that are nice, but you can certainly live without them.

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