What Is MyTransgenderDate.com?

MyTransgenderDate is an online dating platform specifically created to connect men with eager transgender women from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Founded in 2013 and run primarily by trans women, the platform provides all its members with a safe and respectful dating environment. The deep personal experience of the site's primarily trans team only helps create a more profound community. 

The platform might not have all the comparable bells and whistles of most dating sites. But the simplified approach to help find and connect with your perfect match makes it feel all the more authentic. And it's much less like many dopamine sinks, which merely aim to keep you entertained. On My Transgender Date is all about making real and lasting connections. Trans women get to use the site for free, while men are required to subscribe to a premium membership. 

So let's dive right into what you can expect on the site, how to sign up, how much it will cost, all the free dating features available, and, hopefully, at the end of this MyTransgenderDate review, you will know if this will be the perfect platform for you.

Pros

• The site is created by trans women for trans women (their team understands trans dating better than anyone) 

• A well-designed My Transgender Date app is available for iOS and Android devices 

• The site is 100% free for trans women to use (this helps to increase their userbase)

• It is available in 12 different languages, with automatic translations available. 

Cons

• There is no matchmaking algorithm (you are only able to find compatible women through browsing or by searching)

• Men require a premium membership to chat with other users

• Several MyTransgenderDate reviews report members having issues with the verification process

MyTransgenderDate Login Process

Your initial MyTransgenderDate login will be quick and easy. There is only one short form to register as a new member. Pop on over to MyTransgenderDate.com from any browser and click on the 'Sign up now' button to get things started. Alternatively, you can sign up directly from the dedicated app available on the App Store and Google Play Store. In both instances (app or desktop), you'll be asked to provide the following information to create your profile:

• Your gender (the only options are man and trans woman)

• Date of birth 

• Which country do you live in (this will automatically be detected but you can change it)

• The name you prefer to be called by (will become your username)

• A password for your account

• Tick to certify that you are over 18 and agree to the terms of use as well as the privacy and cookie policy

After you've clicked 'Sign up' if you are using a web browser or 'Finish' if you are using the app, your last step will be to confirm your email address. Do this by clicking on the confirmation link sent to your inbox. This is a mandatory step for everyone to activate their profile. 

Profile Completion

Once your account has been created, you'll be able to edit your profile and add more information about yourself. Your name, age, gender, and country will already appear on your profile exactly as they were given during registration. Your Western and Chinese zodiac signs will also appear and will be determined automatically from the date of birth you provided.

The most unique profile section you won't find anywhere else is the "I'm interested in" section. Because the site caters to those interested in trans women, here, you can select whether you prefer to meet pre-op, post-op, or non-op. 

The rest of your profile is relatively standard for a dating site that is aimed at both quick interactions and lasting relationships. You'll be able to add the following to your profile:

• A profile photo

• Gallery photos (add up to 16 photos)

• A short headline 

• Preferred age range

• The type of relationship you are looking for ("Fun/dating", "Making friends," "Relationship," or "Marriage")

• Current relationship status 

• If you have children

• What languages do you speak

• Your height and weight

• Body type (from "Skinny" to "Chubby")

• Physical look (from "Supermodel" to "Does it really matter?")

• Your style (from "Metrosexual" to "Sporty")

• If you would travel

• If you would relocate

• Occupation

• Education level

• Ethnicity

• Religion 

• Eating habits 

• Current living arrangements 

• Drinking and smoking habits 

• Sexual role (from "Top" to "Asexual")

• Whether you've had experience with a trans woman before

• A description of yourself and what you are looking for (can be up to 3000 characters long)

User Account Quality

The overall quality of MyTransgenderDate accounts is rather good. The vast majority of members will not only have multiple photos uploaded but also have a filled-out profile. Some people obviously put a bit more effort into their descriptions than others do. We've looked over hundreds of accounts, and it's very rare to come across anyone who has left their profile empty. 

There are usually a few hundred profiles online at any time, all looking very legitimate. We never came across any too-good-to-be-true, duplicate, or obviously fake profiles. The amount of interest we received while browsing the site was also very realistic. This alone makes this one of the few sites that seem to be completely genuine. There isn't an automatic matchmaking algorithm to connect you with like-minded people, though, but thanks to the rather in-depth search capabilities, you won't even miss it that much. 

Dating Features

Favoriting and Hiding

Whether you found someone through browsing the site or by searching, you'll be able to show your level of interest in one of two ways. If you like what you see, simply click the heart icon on their profile to favorite them. Those you favorited will be notified that they made your list, and should they favorite you back, you'll be a match. 

But if your feelings are swayed to the opposite side of the spectrum, you can click on the 'x' to hide their profile. No notification will be sent if you hide someone's profile, and this action will stay anonymous. Their profile will simply not appear when you search or browse the site further. Hiding profiles makes it easier for you to concentrate only on the people that you want to look at and connect with. 

Online Interactions 

Being able to see whose eye you've caught online will always help your online dating endeavors. On MyTransgenderDate, it's free for anyone to see who favorited, matched, and viewed them. You can click on either the eye icon or the heart icon in the top bar of the screen to view all your online interactions. Those who you've favorited will also show here.

Browsing Features

Browsing through the hundreds of profiles on MyTransgender Date is already a breeze, but it's made even easier with the site's unique 'Browse' sections. Not only that, but the site will show the exact number of transgender women online at the moment. Click the 'Online' link at the top of the screen to start browsing through who is online now. 

Other browsing sections include 'New Members' so you can see who is fresh around. It's always nice to be the first friendly face that welcomes any sexy newcomers. And something we've not seen on any other site before is the 'It's their birthday' browsing section. The results in this section are always far less (expectedly so), but being able to start a conversation with someone who is already in a celebratory mood and help make their day even better is a great touch. 

Advanced Search

Browsing through profiles is a great way to find lots of new, beautiful people to connect with. But if you know exactly what you like, then using the search function will help you find it. A basic search can be done by country, when last they were online, and if they have a profile with photos. It is also possible to do a 'first name search' to find someone with a specific name. 

Using the advanced search feature will go into a lot more detail so you can pinpoint who you'd prefer to find here. With this, you can select your preferences based on the following criteria:

• Age range

• Height range

• City 

• Relationship status 

• What relationship they are looking for

• Religion

• Gender reassignment surgery 

• Sexual role

• Smoking, drinking, and eating habits 

• Education level

• Ethnicity

• Interest in traveling or relocating

• Occupation

• Western or Chinese zodiac sign

• Languages spoken 

My Transgender Date Blog

If you are fairly new to the trans community, whether you are a man looking for a trans woman or simply a newly realized trans woman yourself, the MyTransgenderDate blog is a great resource to visit. Articles include very helpful topics for new and seasoned daters alike. Here, you can learn more about the trans community and all you need to know about transgender dating. 

Read about the best tips on what you should and shouldn't do (or say), how to be respectful about sensitive subjects, and what boundaries you should never cross. Trans dating is, after all, a completely different ball game than straight dating (no pun intended), so having this resource at your fingertips can be extremely helpful. With transgender writers behind each post, you know the information comes from a reputable and experienced source. 

Prices & Costs

MyTransgenderDate has been and always will be completely free for trans women to use. Men will, however, have to subscribe to the Premium membership to chat with other users. Reading messages and all other features on the site can be used for free. There are a couple of subscription offers available for the Premium membership. MyTransgenderDate is one of the very few dating sites that offer both Recurring and Non-Recurring subscriptions. 

Non-recurring subscription purchases are one-time payments and will not automatically renew when they expire. Recurring subscriptions will continue every month until canceled. However, be sure to cancel your recurring subscription at least 24 hours before its auto-renew date.

Subscription Options

When you are on the 'Upgrade' page, you will only be shown the option for the recurring premium membership. But don't worry if you don't see the rest. To view the non-recurring subscriptions, you'll have to click on the "Other options and payment methods" link at the bottom of the page.

Non-recurring subscriptions offer a refund, whereas recurring ones are non-refundable. To request a refund on any one-time payments, you'll need to contact the site's support team. Your membership will be canceled immediately, and your purchase will be refunded; the amount will depend on when you request it. 

Perks of a Premium Membership:

• Send unlimited messages (men)

• Be shown first in search results 

• Appear in Featured Profiles 

Free features:

• Browse profiles and photos

• Advanced search

• See who viewed you

• Add favorites

• Receive and read messages

• Send messages (free for trans women only)

The site has a few extra helpful features that we rather liked. It makes price conversion so much easier by allowing you to select which of the 25 available currencies you'd prefer to make your purchase. To ensure that you stay as discreet as possible, the charge will only show as "BUILDING BRIDGES" on your bank statement.

How Safe Is MyTransgenderDate.com Really?

Fictional Profiles 

To help ensure a member's safety and security online, MyTransgenderDate may require its members to verify their accounts. Verification is done by providing a copy of an official document (ID, driver's license, etc.) and, in some cases, photo verification. This is all to avoid fake accounts being created on the platform. All trans women are required to complete a verification during their registration. This step is only an optional step for men who can verify their account if and when they choose to. 

The site's terms also state that no automated algorithms or decision-making devices are used on the site. There is also no mention of 'test profiles' or third-party moderation. This implies that you won't be getting automatic or produced messages sent to you and that no profiles are made on behalf of the site. Therefore, the profiles and interactions will indeed be legitimate.

Use of Personal Information

Like most online service providers, MyTransgenderDate uses cookies to provide its services. These are mostly for analytical purposes, to remember your presence, to recognize when you visit the website, and to tailor ads to your interests. Luckily, ads are rather discreet and not a nuisance on the site. 

MyTransgenderDate will also collect user data when they sign up for the website. The data that the site may collect and process include the following:

• Basic account information: email address, name, date of birth, gender, country (required)

• Basics profile information: anything you add to your profile, including photos, lifestyles, sexuality, status, etc. (optional)

Final Thoughts

As far as online transgender dating sites go, MyTransgenderDate really makes a good and lasting impression. The very easy-to-use platform, available via an app and desktop version, and the mostly trans team working behind the scenes come together to offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Not only do they make it easy for cisgender men to connect with trans women, but they also create a community especially catered for trans women to date in a safe and secure environment online. 

There isn't an expansive amount of features to keep members busy on the site. But that's part of the beauty of it all! The available features that are purely there to help you find and better connect with your perfect match aid to the site's simplicity - it's not just to keep you distracted for hours like other sites. Here, you won't fall into an endless pit of swiping through profiles! Instead, you'll be compelled to engage more in real conversations so you can establish legitimate connections with people.  

MyTransgenderDate is undoubtedly a top contender for being one of the best transgender dating platforms. The site's dedication to trans women is clear as day, as they can use it completely free. For men, their experience might depend on their pockets. But with the range of subscription options available, there will no doubt be something for everyone. So, how do you think your next transgender date will go? We believe there's only one way to find out!

FAQ

What is the background of the My Transgender Date site?

The site was initially launched in 2013 by French entrepreneur Cyril Mazur and Filipino beauty queen and trans rights activist Maki Gongoyn, as My Ladyboy Date, which had an Asian focus. 2014 saw the launch of a second global brand, My Transexual Date, which was renamed to My Transgender Date in 2021 for more inclusivity. With the mobile app launch in 2023 and the founding partners still running things together, who knows what exciting developments are still to come?

Is there a My Transgender Date app available? 

Yes, there is! The My Transgender Date app can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices. The mobile app has a similar user-friendly design as the desktop version and offers all the same features.

Are My Transgender Date reviews from actual members mostly good or bad?

Not only has MyTransgenderDate been featured by Rappler, BBC World News, and Refinery 29, but real users also give mostly raving reviews. The dating site also boasts a 4.5-star rating on Trustpilot.

Does a My Transgender Date login allow for trans men to sign up too?

Unfortunately, no! The app does mention that they are making space for more genders in the future, but at the moment, only transgender women and cisgender men are accommodated. 

Does My Transgender Date really employ mostly trans women? 

Yes! Most of the team, from one of the founders to moderators, writers, translators, marketing, and the technical team, are transgender women. The entire team is listed on the site's 'About Us' page. 

How to cancel my TransgenderDate subscription? 

iOS:

• Go to your device Settings

• Tap on your name and select Subscriptions

• Select MyTransgenderDate and tap Cancel Subscription

Android: 

• Open Google Play

• Tap your profile icon 

• Select Payments & subscriptions, then select Subscriptions 

• Select MyTransgenderDate and tap Cancel Subscription 

Website:

• Click the blue heart icon on the top bar of the screen

• Click on Premium from the drop-down menu

• Select Cancel Subscription and follow the prompts

How to delete my My Transgender Date account permanently?

Log in to your MyTransgenderDate account and navigate to your settings. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Delete account." Then click "Continue," enter your password into the box, and finally click "Delete" to confirm. 

Alternatively, you can temporarily deactivate your account if you simply wish not to be displayed online but would still like to keep your profile, photos, and chat data.