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Plenty of Fish

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Plenty of Fish (POF) is a dating app that some users have found success with in meeting partners, but recent reviews highlight significant issues with scammers, technical glitches, and a problematic matching system, often pushing users towards paid subscriptions with unclear benefits.

4.3★ lifetime (1,807,145) Free + in-app purchases since 2010 by Plentyoffish Media Inc. updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 76% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Scammers & Bots Technical Issues Account Bans & Support Subscription Value & Monetization Matching & Filtering Success Stories
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.3★ lifetime average

Plenty of Fish is a dating app with a long history, and while some users have found long-term relationships, recent feedback indicates a decline in quality. Users report a high prevalence of fake profiles and scammers, persistent app bugs, and frustrations with the matching algorithm and subscription model.

What users like

  • Some users have successfully met partners and even spouses through the app.R74R103R127R131
  • Offers options that are typically paid for on other platforms, and some appreciate the ability to message without matching.R9R105R246R642
  • Provides a wide range of people and opportunities for engagement.R10R9R143

What users complain about

  • High prevalence of scammers, bots, and fake profiles, which are often unverified.R5R6R11R13
  • Users report frequent technical glitches, app crashes, and issues with loading or functionality, including profile verification.R4R8R28R302
  • The matching system is often criticized for showing irrelevant profiles (e.g., wrong age, distance) and not matching users with those who have liked them unless they pay.R1R91R149R46
  • Many users experience arbitrary account bans or deletions without explanation, making it difficult to log in or create new accounts.R2R36R43R44
  • Subscription benefits are unclear or not delivered, with users still facing limitations like one message per day or being charged incorrectly.R14R32R41R42
  • Customer service is often described as unhelpful or unresponsive, especially regarding billing issues or account bans.R32R38R43R57
  • Concerns about safety and moderation, with reported instances of harassment and inadequate handling of reported accounts.R2R7R11R27
  • Profiles often include inactive members, wasting users' time.R35R38R440

Latest update · v28.90

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Enjoy POF with fewer bugs and improved stability

Recurring themes

Scammers & Bots negative
A significant number of recent reviews highlight the pervasive issue of fake profiles, scammers, and bots on the platform. Users report encountering profiles with suspicious bios (e.g., Telegram numbers) and experiencing repetitive, programmed conversations. This issue is so prevalent that some users believe it's intentionally done to encourage paid subscriptions. The lack of mandatory verification is seen as a contributing factor. This contradicts the developer's notes about 'fewer bugs and improved stability' as it points to a major flaw in user experience and moderation.R5R6R11R13
Technical Issues negative
Many users report frequent app crashes, freezing, and general unresponsiveness. Specific issues include the app not loading, login problems, inability to reset passwords, and difficulties with profile verification. These technical problems significantly hinder the user experience and contradict the developer's recent update notes claiming 'fewer bugs and improved stability'.R4R8R28R302
Account Bans & Support negative
A recurring complaint is that accounts are arbitrarily banned or deleted, often immediately after creation and without clear explanation. Users report being unable to log in, reset passwords, or create new accounts. Attempts to contact customer support for clarification or resolution are frequently met with unhelpful or unresponsive replies, with support often closing communication threads abruptly.R2R36R43R44
Subscription Value & Monetization negative
Users express frustration with the app's monetization strategy. Many feel pressured to pay to see likes or send more than one message a day, but even after purchasing a premium subscription, they report not receiving the advertised benefits. Issues include being charged incorrectly, subscriptions not activating, and still facing limitations. Some believe the app intentionally hides matches or uses fake profiles to drive subscription sales.R14R30R38R40
Matching & Filtering negative
The matching algorithm is a common point of contention. Users report receiving messages or seeing profiles outside their specified age and distance preferences. There are complaints that the app does not match users with those who have liked them unless a subscription is purchased, and that the search filters often don't work correctly or reset.R1R46R91R149
Success Stories positive
Despite the negative recent trend, a notable number of users share positive experiences, having met long-term partners, spouses, or generally nice people through the app. These reviews often highlight the app's ability to connect people and lead to meaningful relationships.R10R12R15R29

Who it's for

Plenty of Fish is for individuals who are patient and willing to navigate a platform with many fake profiles and technical issues, but who are hopeful of finding a genuine connection, as some users have successfully met partners there R74R103. It might appeal to those looking for a free option to start, but be aware of the push towards paid features and unclear benefits R9R105. It is not for users seeking a highly moderated, bug-free experience with precise matching algorithms or responsive customer support R5R6R4R8.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative (0.76 recent-negative), which contrasts with the lifetime rating of 4.28. This suggests a significant decline in user satisfaction and app quality over time. While there are positive reviews, they are outnumbered by complaints about scammers, technical issues, and monetization problems. The developer's release notes for the latest update claim 'fewer bugs and improved stability,' but recent reviews directly contradict this, with numerous reports of ongoing glitches and crashes.

Frequently asked

Are there many fake profiles or scammers on Plenty of Fish?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate a high prevalence of scammers, bots, and fake profiles on Plenty of Fish, with users frequently encountering suspicious accounts and programmed conversations R5R6R11R13.
Does Plenty of Fish have technical problems?
Yes, many users report frequent technical issues such as the app not opening, crashing, freezing, and problems with logging in, resetting passwords, and profile verification R4R8R28R302.
Is the paid subscription worth it on Plenty of Fish?
Many users report that the paid subscription on Plenty of Fish does not deliver the advertised benefits, with some still facing limitations like one message per day or not seeing matches, and others being charged incorrectly R14R32R41R42.
Can you get banned from Plenty of Fish without reason?
Yes, numerous users report being arbitrarily banned or having their accounts deleted without explanation, often shortly after creation or without clear violation of terms, and customer support is generally unhelpful in these cases R2R36R43R44.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R74] 5/5 · US Amazing: After a few disappointing dates from this app, I met my husband. We've been together for 8 years and I've never been happier!
  2. [R103] 5/5 · US Met My Wife: I met my wife of 10 years using this app. If it wasn’t for this app, I wouldn’t have met the most precious woman I’ve ever met. Thanks.
  3. [R127] 5/5 · US My forever: Met my fiance on this app. We’ve been together 8 years now! Best dating app I’ve ever used at that time.
  4. [R131] 5/5 · US BEST APP TO FIND YOUR LIFE PARTNER: I met my LOVE Candice on here 13 years ago… We were married 1 year after meeting on the app. If you are Real to yourself then your Real life Partner is just a message away!!!
  5. [R9] 4/5 · US Very good: Gives you options that you would otherwise have to pay for. Very good range of people, not huge on pressuring you to pay
  6. [R105] 5/5 · US Good app: It really allows you to meet people without spending a million dollars
  7. [R246] 3/5 · US First review. I will update latter. Timber: Like the title says. I gave 3 stars to start and I will update as we go. So I started out with 3. Already like to point that POF is way better than Timber. POF is cheaper and you don’t have to pay extra just to talk to someone unlike Timber, That’s right. I said Timber. So I got the premium package there at Tinder and still, I had to pay on top of what I
  8. [R642] 3/5 · CA Being on line is no one’s business: I love that you can message someone without having to match. It’s nice. I don’t love that you can see people on line or they can see you and it says how long since you’ve been active. That is no one’s business and it’s a bit intrusive. Also, huge ego crusher at times. That feature should be a decision for the user.
  9. [R10] 5/5 · US I’m take on this app: I have met some really nice people on this app. I met a few duds on this app, but for the most part, I enjoy the engagement and it opens up a variety of different ways to connect with people and I enjoy that. So I give it to thumbs up.
  10. [R143] 5/5 · US Very nice opportunity to meet new people! Wonderful!: Give it a strong 5 Stars! Keep up the good work!
  11. [R5] 1/5 · US Plenty Of Scammers: 99% scammers
  12. [R6] 1/5 · US A lot of scammers/bots: Plenty of Fish has many scammers and bots here; you can tell because their bios often include a Telegram number, which is a major red flag even in 2026. I still have to deal with that nonsense as if it were the Myspace days. Come on now. The development team should do better, the software should improve, the project manager should be doing a better job, and the product owne
  13. [R11] 1/5 · US Terrible: A massive amount of scammers and fake accounts. Do not use this app. Threats of blackmail, stalkers, etc. 0 stars. This should be illegal.
  14. [R13] 1/5 · US The most ill-moderated junkyard of a dating app ever misconceived.: If you love obvious catfishing bots that try to add you for “massages,” this is for you. If, however, you want anything remotely approximating a human being, look elsewhere.
  15. [R4] 2/5 · US Not working: Tried to get it and is not opening
  16. [R8] 1/5 · US Poorly Made: Created an account last night, swiped for a few minutes and went to bed. I woke up this morning and I was logged out! Strange, but even stranger is the fact that PoF is NOT accepting my password (I saved it so I know it is correct). I clicked on reset password through both the app and a browser, and I still have received no password reset email. However, when I try to create a new acc
  17. [R28] 2/5 · US App is down: Not sure how great this dating app is since I just created an account last night. The app isn’t loading at all. Just a blank, light pink-salmon page.
  18. [R302] 3/5 · GB Glichy: this site is very glitchy, it’s not the first time I’ve been on Plenty of Fish, and it was better before it does not work unless you read a situation where you have Wi-Fi which is very annoying. This never used to be a problem a few years ago when I was on it before. sometimes messages don’t come on from other people straight away and the timeline makes you look inconsistent. This could af
  19. [R1] 1/5 · US Confusing: I didn’t understand how the matching system worked and ended up gaining messages from men 40+. I am 20. I had no say on who could message me. I had got annoyed so I started trolling one of the old guys, I was reported and banned from the app right after. Catering to weird old men is wild and the matching + messaging system should be changed.
  20. [R91] 3/5 · US Likes but won’t match: The algorithm in plenty of fish is 🚮 they don’t match you ever with people that like you. In which enforces payment to purchase to see likes. I’m not doing that just to see results. I feel like this app is a waist of complete time. You can swipe for hours an still get nothing. Idk what is worse. This app or tinder 🤦🏽
  21. [R149] 3/5 · US New to this: I am getting men who don’t fit my profile requirements especially distance.
  22. [R46] 1/5 · US Hard to use: So I paid for the basic subscription because I was getting lots of likes and wanted to see them. 5 minutes after I paid, I wanted my money back. None of the likes fit my parameters that I had set in distance or age. Plus, I’m not able to easily get rid of the people who liked me but I don’t like them. It’s really frustrating because then it’s hard to tell when someone new likes you. I
  23. [R2] 1/5 · US Garbage: They ban real users while letting scammers and blackmailing extortionists thrive on here I made an account and the next morning i was banned for some reason
  24. [R36] 1/5 · US Waste: Deletes your account for no reason
  25. [R43] 1/5 · US Terrible Support: Account randomly banned on creation and support wouldn’t tell me why when I needed help logging in, then they abruptly closed the email thread.
  26. [R44] 1/5 · US Garbage: Deletes account immediately after it’s created. Won’t give you a chance to even log in. No reasons given.
  27. [R14] 3/5 · US Offers verification but not required!: Cannot filter all unverified accounts. Saw alot of complaints of fake accounts and seemed to be many I believe to be fake. Just a breeding ground for scammers. Also subscribing does not open uou up to more communication. One message a day for free! Money Hungy!
  28. [R32] 1/5 · US If a feature on the app doesn’t work they will NOT fix it: I exchanged no less than 12 emails trying to receive help since the upgraded subscription features were not working. They never got the app to work for me and were of zero help.
  29. [R41] 2/5 · US App Not Working Correctly: After paying for a premium membership, I am not able to chat and half the time the app doesn’t allow me to see likes.
  30. [R42] 1/5 · US This app sucks too many problems!: Wants me to pay every time I hit a like or get one ! I bought the premium subscription already! Fix you app !
  31. [R38] 1/5 · US They illegally keep billing you ‼️: Be careful if you buy a premium membership and cancel it they will still auto renew it. Customer service is absolutely worthless and does nothing to remedy the situation. I had to contact my credit card to dispute the charge. Sadly, the app was not worth it anyways it’s mostly old profiles that were created years ago and the person hasn’t even logged on in years
  32. [R57] 1/5 · US Unreal: Won’t pay for this. I was off and on the site a couple of times. The last time I was on for maybe 2 days , hadn’t met anyone , had problems with face verification. Went to sign in and wouldn’t accept my password, tried to reset. Had to contact support. At which time they tell me I’m banned ( not suspended ) for no reason, no explanation, other than generic terms and conditions. I’ve tr
  33. [R7] 1/5 · US Too many hateful men here.: #greatdeletion👠
  34. [R27] 1/5 · US Unsafe ..: No one is watching the reported accounts. One thing about this site is when you delete your account sign back in all of the blocks against that account comes back. I have been harassed by someone who will not leave me alone. I chatted with them for about 2 days and realized the guy is mentally unstable. Stalker stuff, can’t take no for an answer. I can’t be the only person dealing with
  35. [R35] 2/5 · US Inactive profiles: Shows profiles that haven’t been active in over a year
  36. [R440] 3/5 · GB Active members: I suggest that if a member is more than 6 months inactive their account should not be appearing on the swipe or search section, as it’s a waste of dm and time.
  37. [R30] 1/5 · US Scam: Dont give them money.
  38. [R40] 1/5 · US It sucks: I paid for this apps for over six months and got a couple of like here an there never got any response from any of my likes so I quit paying for the subscription and now magically I’m constantly getting likes but you have to pay to see them an the hole time I had my subscription I might have gotten 4 maybe 5 an now that I don’t pay for it I’m getting 4 or more every other day an it kept
  39. [R12] 5/5 · US Pof: It doesn’t matter where you meet as long as you meet and get to know one another
  40. [R15] 3/5 · US Benefits of this app: It’s a good app that connect you with your partner!!!
  41. [R29] 5/5 · US I found true love: Against all odds, I find my soulmate on POF dating site

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store