Finding out the truth about a person’s online dating presence is possible. But what about doing it without spending a single cent?
Also absolutely possible and there are plenty of ways to do that! This is exactly what this article is about.
Crossing the first one off the list: search for anyone you think is registered on dating apps for free on Profilesearcher.
You can type the person’s email, name, or phone number and whatever information you have at your disposal and get the results right away:
Here are 9 free and super smart ways to find out if someone is on a dating site:
1. Create your own dating profile(s) and start swiping.
We’re starting with a no-brainer, easy, and free way to find a person’s dating profile: creating your own dating profile(s).
Having a dating profile of your own will allow you to swipe through profiles until you find the person you’re looking for. Here’s how it works in our case:
- Set up a few dating profiles on different dating apps/sites. Usually, people use the most popular dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, Eharmony, Hinge, OkCupid, etc.
- Set up your profile(s) in a way that matches the person you’re looking for. This way, the matching algorithm is more likely to show them in your feed.
- Set your preferences according to the person you’re looking for. In most dating apps, this is settled in your account settings.
For example, if they’re 27, set your age preference at 27; If they’re not far from you, set the distance at the minimum radius.
2. Reverse search this person’s image.
Since we’re at the easy methods, reverse image searching is super simple. Although not 100% effective, it’s worth trying. Here’s how you can use it:
- Grab a picture of the person you’re trying to find on dating apps. Pick a picture you think they’re likely to use on their dating profile!
- Drag and drop the image on Google Lens, or other reverse image searching engines such as Pimeyes or Tineye, Bing Image, and the like.
- Have a detailed look at the links shown with related pictures to the person’s image. If there are dating sites, this person is very likely to have a dating profile out there.
3. Try logging in or signing up as them on a dating site.
With this method, you can’t find their dating profile, per se. This is more solid for telling if they’re registered on a particular dating site or not.
A lot of online dating platforms offer a variety of options to log in or sign up. The most basic options are email and phone number.
Some of those dating sites or apps notify the users when a particular email or phone is already being used on the platform.
If they have a dating profile on platforms such as Facebook Dating, Tinder, or eHarmony you’re quite likely to find out through this method:
- Try signing up or logging in with their email or phone number on a specific dating platform.
- Have a look at the notification you receive.
If the notification is like ‘this email is already used’, then they’re likely to have a dating profile on that platform.
If you’re automatically redirected to creating the account, they’re likely not using the platform(s). - You can also try tapping on ‘forgot password’ if it is an available option on the site
(Optional) Check if they received a verification code on their phone or an email.
4. Search for their name and username on Google.
Some dating profiles are visible to search engines such as Google, Bing, Startpage, DuckDuckGo, Brave, and Yandex.
Although this is not a delightful reflection on internet safety regarding online dating, it’s a golden opportunity for an easy way to search dating sites.
Your search can be slightly limited since it doesn’t work for all dating apps and sites out there. Here are the steps:
- Go to google.com and search ‘site:tinder.com name’. For example, site:tinder.com julie This is where you search their name only.
- Check the Tinder profiles by tapping on the links in the results.
- See what results Google Images has for the same search.
- You can also do a username search through the Tinder.com link by opening a new tap and typing tinder.com@username. For example tinder.com/@donna01.
This is where you try your best to guess their username correctly.
Extra Tip of the Day!
Besides Google, there’s another search engine called Usersearch that offers free services that you can try giving a shot.
Pick ‘Dating Sites’ and search for a username you think the person you’re trying to find on dating sites is likely to use and press search.
It’s worth trying since it is one of the very few sites that offer such services for free.
5. Use online services to look them up by email.
There are not many platforms that offer this service for free since searching for a dating profile by email is very intricate.
There is one site that allows you to search people by email for free: Epieos and Holehe OSINT
The site shows you quite accurate results regarding location and social networks and it’s the only way to do an email search for free.
If you’re looking for more alternatives, Socialcatfish is one of the most trustworthy sites out there regarding such searches.
- If you’re trying to find someone’s dating profile by email or any other way, and are willing to pay for it, try Socialcatfish first.
- All it takes is to write down that person’s email and tap search. All social media and online dating platforms under that information will show up in the results.
6. Use ProfileSearch to look them up by phone number.
Finding a dating profile by phone number for free is extremely difficult.
One way of doing this is by using free services like ProfileSearch.
Through this search bar, you can search anyone and find any dating profile by name, phone number, email, or other information.
Profilesearcher isn’t designed specifically for one dating app or site, so it works for all dating sites, anywhere a person has a dating profile.
An alternative for Profilesearcher is Swindlerbuster. It’s very accurate, and has fast, straightforward, and 100% confidential results!
7. Have a look at their phone or computer for dating apps installed
If this is your partner whose dating profiles you’re trying to find, then you can take a risky leap and check their phone or computer.
They can have hidden dating profiles that no service you use can find them. You can easily find out the truth with no service if you go through their phone or computer.
If you decide this is the method for you, here are the steps:
- Grab their phone or computer when they’re not around.
- Start looking for a dating app icon.
- Check their browsing history and look for online dating platforms.
- Have a look at their emails and message inboxes for confirmation codes from dating sites.
- See if they have any secret folders active. It can indicate secrecy or even unfaithfulness in some cases.
- Remove the traces by closing any tabs you’ve opened on their devices, and leave the phone where you got it.
8. Have your friends look out for this person’s dating profile.
As you may already know, your friends can help you out too.
I can only guess who you’re looking for, but your friends can get your back on this big time!
If your friends are active on dating apps (even better if they’re on different dating apps), then follow the steps below:
- Ask them if it’s okay for them to look out for this particular person while they’re using online dating platforms.
- If they agree to this, have them notify you once they spot the dating profile you’re looking for by sending you the link or a screenshot of it.
If you’re trying to find this person as a way to know if they’re betraying your trust, the screenshots will be enough.
If this is a person you once saw on a dating app, but now you’re trying to find them again, you need the link to their profile.
9. Find out if your partner has a dating profile by asking them about it.
Whether you’re trying to find out if your boyfriend or girlfriend – plainly, romantic partner – is using dating sites behind your back, then you have to talk to them first.
If you’re experiencing trust issues in your relationship, you must address them. Here:
- Prepare yourself mentally.
- Ask your partner when it’s convenient to have a conversation. Once that’s settled, sit down and get ready to have this conversation.
- During your conversation avoid sounding accusing. Allow your partner to have the space to confess.
- Express your concerns in a way that bonds you as a team to solve the issue.
- Come to a solution together. While addressing your doubts, try finding something that works for both of you (e.g. checking each other’s phones while present).
If you share a healthy relationship, you’ll solve this issue and it’ll help you strengthen your communication skills and relationship overall.
On the other hand, if you find yourself still doubting your partner’s fidelity, then you can rely on the methods above.
Turn to online search services for dating profiles as a last resort.
In case you’re looking for a quick solution and answer, I’ve got one of those too!
The only inconvenience is that you have to pay for that service.
It takes no brain to understand that you’ll find someone on dating apps or sites much faster through a service that’s designed for that very purpose. Here are some of them:
- – Swindlerbuster,
– Buzzhumble(Bumble only), but recently the website has been down.- – Socialcatfish,
- – Dating Profile Finder
- – Cheaterbuster (works for Tinder only),
- – Beenverified.
- – Spokeo
Besides Cheaterbuster and Buzzhumble these sites search all dating sites at once.
They search a dating profile, a person’s data on online dating platforms, instead of focusing on a specific dating app.
For example, Cheaterbuster is specifically designed for Tinder, it allows you to find out if someone’s on Tinder only.
You can’t use it to find other dating profiles and, unfortunately, there are no Cheaterbuster-free alternatives.
Things you must consider when searching for someone’s dating profile!
You can get lost in the process and forget a few important things you have to consider while looking for a dating profile.
Here are a few things you mustn’t forget while searching for a dating profile online:
- They could be using a fake name, email, or phone number. It can be a dealbreaker if you use a specified search service (e.g. phone number only).
- Online dating platforms offer plenty of options to hide and be discreet. If they want to avoid you while online dating, they will.
- Using dating sites in incognito mode won’t leave any traces on their browsing history.
Try to keep it genuine, but if you don’t see any other way around it, then go ahead and try out what fits you best.
Good luck!
Callisto.
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