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Everything You Need to Know About POF (Plenty of Fish) Dating App

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Plenty of Fish (POF) is to the online dating world what MySpace is to social media. It’s been around for what feels like forever and is still holding on by a very thin string.

Here’s what you need to know in case POF rises from the online dating graveyard.

What Is Plenty of Fish (POF)?

POF is a dating app designed for users seeking anything from casual connections to serious relationships. It went public in 2003 and has amassed around 90+ million users worldwide– 89 million of which are scammers (just kidding!) But that is the consensus on Reddit:

POF reddit opinion

How much does POF cost? Is it free?

There is a free version of POF, but if you want additional features, the pricing is as follows:
POF Plus: $9.99/month
POF Premium: $19.99/month
POF Prestige: Pricing varies; exclusive to select iOS users in the US

Membership Tiers: Free, Plus, Premium, and Prestige

POF now offers four membership tiers to cater to different needs:

POF Free (Basic Membership)

  • Unlimited messaging
  • Basic search filters
  • Profile setup with up to 8 images
  • Access to standard matchmaking features

POF Plus

  • Unlimited likes
  • Extended profile viewing
  • First look at new members
  • Read receipts for messages
  • Up to 16 profile images
  • No ads

POF Premium

Includes everything in POF Plus and an “Interested in Me” feature to view all the users who’ve liked you in one place.

POF Prestige (Currently available to select iOS users in the US)

Includes everything in POF Premium, plus unlimited first contacts, priority likes, and unlimited messages with “higher visibility” (Although, we’re not completely sure what that means.)

Plenty of Fish (POF) Pros 👍

  • An extensive user base increases match potential
  • Free messaging offers value for non-paying users
  • New membership tiers cater to diverse needs and budgets
  • Web and mobile app functionality

Plenty of Fish (POF) Cons 👎

  • Limited features in the free tier
  • Lots of scammers– like 60% of female profiles are fake
  • The design is very outdated
  • Most users describe POF as “sketchy”

Overall Takeaway: 🙅

For having the brand name “Plenty of Fish,” the fish feel few and far between. It’s no surprise that the first real online dating platform is overrun with scammers and catfish, but it is sad to see it all float away. 🐟

Stick to the main apps: Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge for now. That’s where you’ll find plenty of fish but for real. In order to do well on any dating app, start with selecting the best photos of yourself.

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Trustworthy
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Attractive
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