Online dating has become a significant element of modern love. As this trend has grown, I’ve seen many people share their thoughts and concerns online—some find themselves wondering if their partner might be exploring some dating sites as they catch several subtle signs. Others may just be curious to know if someone they’re interested in is “on the market.”

For whatever reasons, if you’re looking to find out if someone is using a dating site, you’d want methods that actually work instead of those not very helpful or outdated ways, like Googling someone’s name with dating site names or the now defunctioning “forgot password” trick. So in this post, I’ve compiled some solid tech approaches based on both my personal experience and up-to-date tips from the online dating communities. 

Consider what information you have

Before you begin, it’s a good idea to take a moment and think about what information you already have about the person in question. It can help you pick the best route, and make your search more effective.

Now, ready to do a little detective work and digging? Although not every method below will be a home run for everyone, one of them could be just what you need to find out the truth. Some of them are totally free, while others might cost you a bit if you’re serious about getting to the bottom of things. Read on!

Method 1: Lullar.com

If you’re after a quick and easy way to check if someone’s on a dating site, Lullar.com is a useful tool to start with. This site allows you to search using an email address, name or username.
It works by simply appending the prefix of the email or the name as a username to various platforms’ URLs, generating links that may directly lead users to the profiles.

However, the results it generates might not always lead to the exact profile you’re looking for. As the account owner could have changed their username, or the profile might belong to someone else using the same or a similar username. Still, Lullar.com is a handy first step to get the ball rolling.

Method 2: Usersearch.org

Usersearch.org is another handy, free tool that lets you check if someone may be using an online dating service. It claims to search over 600 social networks including dating sites for a specific username. So if you’re pretty certain about what username they use on hookup sites, or know the usernames that they commonly used , this tool could be a time-saver.

Here’s how to use it:

1. On the homepage, click the “Dating Sites” button. Then enter the username into the search bar.
   
2. If the username is registered on one of those dating sites such as Tinder, MeetMe, and Badoo, you’ll get the list with links to view the profiles.
   (Some dating sites may require you to sign up to see the full details.)
   
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💡 Did you notice something? Both methods so far rely on searching sources using a dating user’s USERNAME. Actually, in my test, whether you have someone’s name, email address, or phone number, it often comes down to finding their username first to get any free information on their dating profiles.

This might sound a bit tricky, but there’s an easier way. Up next, we’ll discuss how background check tools can make this process a whole lot simpler.

Method 3: Background check tools

Online background check tools are designed to help people find information about someone they want to know more about, and these services can also be useful for locating someone’s dating profiles.

These tools are able to scan a wide range of data sources, including government records, publicly accessible social media profiles, and public websites. Besides, their match mechanism of data and the flexibility of search methods allow you to check if there are any potential dating profiles of a person—whether you have their name, phone number, email, or even an address.

How to use a background check tool?

While each tool offers slightly different features and supports various dating platforms, I found they generally work in a similar way when I tried them out. Let’s walk through how to use one of the most popular services, BeenVerified:

1. Head over to the BeenVerified official site and select the search type that suits your needs.

2. Simply enter the information you have into the search box and click SEARCH.

3. Then wait for the search to process. BeenVerified will take a few minutes to scan and gather information from various sources. Once the results are ready, you’ll be prompted to pay for a subscription to view the detailed report.

4. In the report, navigate to the Social Media section. Here, in addition to other social media, you may be able to see any possible dating profile links associated with the person you’re searching for.

If you’ve used an address for the search, you can check the Possible Owners section in the report for further details about the person’s background.

Method 4: Reverse image search

Some online users shared this trick that if the person you’re searching for tends to use the same selfie or profile picture across different social media platforms, there’s a good chance they’re using it on dating apps too.

After my tests on this method, by uploading the image they use, it’s true that you may potentially track down someone’s dating profile. Here’re two face finder options that I used, and you can give it a shot:

• TinEye: A highly regarded image recognition tool that allows you to find and verify profile images across dating and social media platforms. Its fast and accurate match engine helps tracking where a particular image has been used, making it useful for uncovering dating profiles.
  
• Social Catfish: Specializing in online dating investigations. It uses image metadata and proprietary technology to scan millions of social profiles. With this tool, you can search for detailed information or verify someone’s identity using just their profile image.
  

Method 5: Specific ways to search on targeted dating sites

If you’ve got a strong hunch that the person is using certain dating platforms, below are the tools and techniques we found that may work on a specific dating site.

Tinder:

• Tinder allows you to view someone’s profile by username without having to join. If you know their username, you can directly use and search the URL https://tinder.com/@[username].
• There are also dedicated services for finding Tinder users. CheaterBuster and CheatEye are the options for checking profiles and activity. Both of them will cost a fee.

Other dating platforms:

• Ashley Madison: Ashley Madison experienced a major data breach in 2015, which made user data searchable. You can try searching for a profile on sites like https://checkashleymadison.com/ or https://ashley.cynic.al/.
• Plenty of Fish: Being a premium and Prestige member on POF will let you have access to a username search feature within this app.
• Match.com: It’s a dating site that we found offering the official username search option.
• Badoo: If the person’s profile is set to public and they’ve used their real name, you might be able to find them on Badoo.

Method 6: Match their profile by creating a new account

This method is also one that is often mentioned by users from forums and Reddit about this topic. You’ll need to set up a new dating account, optimize the match settings, and put in a bit of effort to match with the person.
Here’s how to boost your chances of stumbling upon their profile:

1. Set up a new account: Create a fresh account on the dating platform where you think the person might be active.

2. Fine-tune your settings: Once you’ve set up your account, tweak the settings to match the target person’s characteristics.
💡 For example, narrow down the match range and set the age preference to align with theirs. You may have a better likelihood of success if they’re nearby or if you’re in an area with a smaller population.

Methods not recommended

While there are plenty of other ways existing to find out if someone is registered on a dating site, not all methods are ethical or recommended. There are some approaches you might want to avoid:

At the end of the day, the best approach may be to have an open and honest conversation. If you’re feeling uncertain, try talking to the person instead of resorting to questionable tactics that could jeopardize trust in the relationship.

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