What to Look for in a Unicorn Dating Site: A Checklist for Couples

1. It is built for couples and unicorns

A general dating site makes you explain yourself again and again. On a site built for this, everyone already understands why you are there. Look for a place where couples and singles are expected, not just tolerated.

2. You can join as a couple

Check that a couple can have a profile together and say what they are looking for. On Unicorn Finder you join as a couple and say what you want from the first hello.

3. You can be upfront on your profile

Look for room to set out your interests, your boundaries and what you are open to. It helps the right people find you, and the wrong ones move on.

4. The people are real

Look for ID verification that shows members are who they say they are. On Unicorn Finder, verification is free and adds a badge to your profile. If you would rather not share ID, a member of our team can review and approve your profile instead.

5. Your privacy is protected

Check what shows on your profile, who can see your details and how billing appears. On Unicorn Finder you control your profile, we never display members’ personal details or share your information with third parties, and paid memberships appear on your bank statement as a non-descript transaction.

6. It has an active community

A busy site gives you something to explore before you say hello, such as photos, events, blogs and chat rooms. Unicorn Finder has a live activity feed and private group chats for up to 50 people.

7. You can find people near you

Look for search by location. On Unicorn Finder you can browse couples and singles state by state on our Locations page, and VIP members can also filter by city, distance, experience level and what people are open to.

8. It is free to try, with fair upgrades

Try before you pay. On Unicorn Finder, Classic is free, with a full profile, browsing, daily matches, free ID verification and a set number of messages a day. Upgrade only if you want more, and you can see what each membership costs.

9. Help is there when you need it

Check that support is easy to reach. Ours is available 24/7.

10. It works on your phone

Most people browse on their phones. Unicorn Finder works as a mobile web app, with iPhone and Android apps in selected markets. Read our guide to using it on your phone.

How to use the list

Tick off each point for any site you are considering. If a site misses more than a couple, keep looking. And once you have chosen, our guide to finding a unicorn covers how to write your profile and say hello.