Okcupid Profile Tips
Reviewed by certified relationship advisors
OkCupid's values-matching system makes it genuinely different from photo-first apps: you answer questions about what matters to you — children, lifestyle, beliefs, values — and the algorithm calculates compatibility on the things that actually determine long-term fit.
In the UK: OkCupid has a smaller but dedicated user base in British cities. It's particularly strong in the LGBTQ+ community, where its gender and orientation options are the most comprehensive of any major app. For people who find the photo-swipe model reductive, it's a meaningful alternative.
The questionnaire: Answer at least 50-100 questions honestly. The system only works if you're truthful — game it and you get matches that fit the performance, not you.
Worth it? As a complement to Hinge or Bumble in a UK city: yes. As a standalone app in smaller towns: the pool gets thin. For LGBTQ+ daters: a strong recommendation regardless of location.
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