What Is Elite Singles?

EliteSingles.com is an online partnership service dedicated and designed to assist American singles searching for a long-term commitment. EliteSingles is available in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. The allure of the site is that you are far more likely to find well-educated singles. According to Elite Singles, over 85% of members are highly educated and have an above-average education.

So, if you value smarts just as much as looks, then this might be the place for you. But does EliteSingles really work, and how can you make the best of it? That's what this Elite Singles review will answer. We'll go over the costs involved as well as the available features, giving special attention to how matchmaking works behind the scenes. We cover a few extra tips and tricks that other Elite Singles reviews forgot to mention. Now, let's dive in and see if the Elite Singles experience will be for you.

Pros

• The site's algorithm does all the matchmaking for you

• The niche nature of the site attracts mostly well-educated people

• The platform is easy to navigate and has extensive accessibility support for neurodivergent and physically impaired people 

• The Elite Singles app is available for download on iOS and Android

• Elite Singles removes non-active accounts from your matches (you'll only see profiles that are committed to finding a genuine partner)

Cons

• The Elite Singles free membership does not give you much freedom to explore the site (you'll need a premium membership to even read messages)

• There are no verifications for a membership education or income 

• Rather expensive compared to other dating sites 

• Extensive signup process containing a rather lengthy questionnaire that can't be skipped

Login Process

As with most dating sites, the EliteSingles login process starts with a rather basic form to fill out. It asks the most fundamental questions before it dives into the lengthy personality quiz. These are not things you can change later on, so be sure of your answers before you click the 'Get Started' button:

• Your gender

• The gender you are interested in matching with (you can only choose one)

• Email address

• A password

Now, get ready for a lengthy and very detailed personality test that should take about 20 minutes if you are taking it seriously. None of the questions are difficult at all, but there are just a lot of them for you to get through (a whopping 87 in total). It's always good to take as much time as you need with each question. And be open and honest with your answers. This is what the matchmaking algorithm will use to find your possible matches.

The EliteSingles quiz covers a few types of questions, and you won't be able to skip any. If you need to, you can log out and come back to it when you are ready. The site will remember where you left off. Some of the questions will ask for facts about you (your name, age, location, etc.), while others ask you to describe how you feel about yourself and how you would react in certain scenarios. These are generally multiple-choice questions. Some questions ask just how important certain aspects of your partner are to you (like their height, intelligence, attractiveness, etc). A few questions will ask you to choose which of the provided images evokes a certain feeling. And finally, after all 87 questions have been completed, you can upload a photo to your profile and write a short description of yourself (these last two steps are optional and can be skipped).

Profile Completion

Every bit of information about you provided in the initial quiz will already populate your profile. For most, 87 questions would be enough, but EliteSingles lets you answer 17 more for those who want to go into even more depth about themselves. These questions all require a text-based answer and are 100% optional to do.

Eight of the questions are to describe more about you. "What I do not like" and "If I had one wish, I would wish for:" are examples. There are 2 dating questions: "What my partner should know about me" and "In a relationship I am looking for". Lastly, there are 7 questions based on your hobbies and Interests. For example, "My music:" and "How I like to spend my free time". The 512 available characters give you enough space to go into some detail with each answer.

A profile section that is somewhat unique to Elite Singles is the 'Personality' section. This is at the very top of your profile, and it's where you can see the results of your personality test answers. Only premium members can see their results in more detail, but free members will be able to see where they fall on the personality scale based on the following variables:

• Openness (from habitual to inventive)

• Conscientiousness (from easy-going to disciplined)

• Extraversion (from introverted to extroverted)

• Agreeableness (from cautious to compassionate)

• Neuroticism (from emotionally stable to sensitive)

User Account Quality

On EliteSingles, you'll find that 99% of the profiles are very detailed. This is thanks to the personality test that everyone has to complete when creating an account. As a free member, you'll be able to see all the information on other member's profiles as well as a quick breakdown of their personality results.

All of the profiles you come across will have at least one photo. You will, however, have to upgrade to a premium membership to view them. As a free member, they will appear blurred. The high quality of profiles is also partly because Elite Singles will remove any profile that is not active enough. The site will move those without photos so low in matches that they are almost impossible to find.

Dating Features

Daily Matches

On Elite Singles, your Matches page is just like a search page would be on any other dating platform. But unlike other sites, you don't actually need to do your own searching to find someone you like. The Elite Singles algorithm serves your most compatible matches in one convenient place. The compatibility will also be shown as a percentage value on each of the profiles. This is how much of a match you are with someone based on your mutual preferences.

Being able to see just how compatible you are with another person will save you both a lot of time. Too much time gets wasted by talking to people on a dating app, merely trying to figure out if you would be a good fit at all. But not on Elite Singles. Educated people don't always have hours on hand, so here, you can get straight into what actually matters.

Have You Met?

Introductions don't get much easier than when EliteSingles asks, 'Have you met?' This feature lets you work your way through a list of profiles to find compatible matches in a more fun way. EliteSingles will introduce you to possible matches one at a time, each time showing their complete profile for your undivided attention. Think of it almost like online speed dating.

It's up to you how long you'd like to take going through someone's profile. Choose to look at every little detail or merely skim past it. Elite Singles will even highlight any parts of their profile that match yours. Before moving on to the following profile in the list, you can either send them a message, a smile, or pass them altogether. 

Accessibility Settings

We love how inclusive the EliteSingles dating site is by providing accessibility support. This alone might be the reason for some to use the site, as they make accommodations for neurotypical and physically impaired people. Just click the little man icon that floats on the left of your screen to change your accessibility settings. Here's what you'll be able to change to make things easier:

Navigational Adjustments

• Use the site without a mouse or with voice commands only

• Make the site compatible with screen readers

• Stop blinking or flashing elements

Color Adjustments

• Customize the color of backgrounds, headings, and content

• Change the overall saturation and contrast of the site

Content Adjustment

• Change font size and spacing of lines, words, and letters

• Enlarge the cursor and change its color

You can also do things like selecting a reading focus, enlarging buttons, using a magnifier, and highlighting headers and links, to name a few. To make it even easier, pre-set profiles automatically change the right settings to fit people who need assistance or for the following reasons. Multiple of these profiles can be turned on at the same time if needed.

• Blindness

• Motor skills disorders

• Color blindness

• Visually impaired

• Epilepsy

• ADHD

• Learning

• Elder

• Dyslexia

Advanced Preference Settings

You're already getting pretty top-notch matching from the matchmaking algorithm. So, searching is a thing of the past. But we are human and like to change our minds, right? Lucky for you, not all your quiz answers are set in stone. EliteSingles gives you some control over who you'll get shown in your matches long after you've finished your personality test. Yes, you can adjust your preferences at any time from your Matches page. These are the parameters you'll get to play around with:

• Age range (and how important age is)

• How important it is that they are a similar height to you 

• Your location

• The maximum distance you are willing to travel (and how important distance is)

• Whether you would accept a partner who has kids under 18

• If you are open to raising a family

• How important is their level of education

• How important is it that they have a similar income to yours

• Their smoking habits (and how important smoking habits are)

• Their drinking habits (and how important drinking habits are)

• Ethnic groups you prefer (and how important it is that they belong to only those selected ethnicities)

• Religious preference (and how important their religion or faith is)

You are also able to filter these matches and select to see only those profiles that are new on the Elite Singles website, have uploaded photos, or those that you've already been added to your favorites list.

Visitors and Read Receipts

These might feel like small features, but they can both make a large difference for those who would like to know whether they have made any impact on someone else. Seeing who has visited your profile and knowing if someone has read your messages is only available with a premium membership, though. But it's worth knowing whether you've maybe caught someone's attention. And who doesn't like knowing if the person you are messaging is really busy or has just been ghosting you? Fingers crossed, you don't need to experience the latter.

Prices & Costs

Everyone who creates an EliteSingles account will start as a Basic Member. This free version is more like an Elite Single free trial for new members to have an introduction to what the site looks and feels like. Basic members can view a summarized version of their personality test results, get match suggestions, send likes and smiles, and upload photos.

Anyone who wants to use the Elite Singles dating site to its full capacity (this includes basic features like being able to read and send messages) will need to become a Premium Member. Memberships are subscription-based, and subscriptions on Elite Singles cost as much as $59.95 per month or as little as $19.95 per month, depending on the overall length of the membership. Subscription payments are done as a one-time purchase, which automatically renews when it expires.

Perks of a Premium Membership:

• Unlimited messaging 

• View your Personality Profile in detail

• View all other member's photos

• See which members visited your profile

• Use the Elite Singles app

• Get read receipts for messages

• Receive up to 20 extra Wildcard Matches per day

How Safe Is Elite Singles?

Fictional Profiles

Elite Singles claims to verify profiles on the site, but the only real verification step was email verification. We can't say that this does much in the aim of stopping fictional profiles from popping up. Their Terms and Conditions also state that they do not screen members or attempt to verify the information that gets posted.

Seeing how education plays such an integral part in the EliteSingles experience, we'd expect that some verification would be required when someone sets their level of education. As it stands, people can claim just about anything, and you might not be entirely sure if who you are talking to really is who they say they are. On this note, EliteSingles does provide some material on how to stay safe while online, which is important for anyone who frequents dating sites. You can also contact the Elite Singles customer service if you need any help with suspicious profiles.

Data Security

EliteSingles claims to make the protection of your personal data a top priority. They use basic ID authentication, profile verification, standard SSL encryption, and fraud detection systems to keep things secure.

But no one likes contradiction when it comes to the security of their personal data. The contradiction in question is about what information gets sent to third parties. One section of the 'About Us' states that "all sensitive data is encrypted and will not be revealed to ANY third party or other members." Then, in the Privacy Policy, they go into a lot of detail about what information gets shared with third-party partners as well as third-party social media sites. This is why it's always good to do some digging to know what's really happening before blatantly believing every claim that's been made.

Final Thoughts

On Elite Singles, you'll find well-educated singles who are looking for love and serious relationships. Finding that premium cranial partner does come at a premium price, though. But seeing that people with similar educational backgrounds tend to have some commonality regarding dating, it could definitely be worth it. EliteSingles is rather unique for providing a platform for educated dating. If only they took the time to verify a person's education, we'd be a bit more jazzed about it.

One big plus point is that the matchmaking algorithm on EliteSingles will do most of the work to find your match. Finding love has never been easier. We suggest you take your time answering the required personality test honestly and openly to get only the most compatible matches. And if you are really serious about staying on the site for a while, then opting for the 6-month subscription will save you a fair bit of money.

Overall, Elite Singles is truly a one-of-a-kind dating platform. Other Elite Singles reviews mention lists of alternative dating sites where you could also find success. And while you could realistically find your partner just about anywhere, no other online dating site puts so much attention on matching daters based primarily on their level of education.

FAQ

Who Owns Elite Singles Dating Site?

Elite Singles.com is owned by Spark Networks, the same company that owns and runs other well-known niche online dating sites such as ChristianMingle, Jdate, SilverSingles, and Zoosk.

How Does Elite Singles Work To Find Matches?

Elite Singles compiles a character profile based on your answers provided in the personality test during sign-up. Well-suited matches are found based on the compatibility of your personality with another member. The matchmaking algorithm also considers your set preferences when calculating your overall match percentage.

Is Elite Singles Free To Use?

Yes! It is completely free to create an Elite Singles account to get a feel for what the platform has to offer. It is required that members upgrade to a premium membership should they wish to message, use the Elite Singles dating app, or see others' photos.

How Much Is Elite Singles' Monthly Subscription?

The overall monthly cost depends on the length of the subscription. Opting for a lengthier subscription over the shortest option can decrease the monthly cost from $59.95 to $19.95 per month.

1 Month Premium Light Subscription - $59.95 ($59.95 per month)

3 Months Premium Comfort Subscription - $89.85 ($29.95 per month)

6 Months Premium Classic Subscription - $119.70 ($19.95 per month)

Is Elite Singles Worth Paying For?

Yes, it is if you plan on using the premium features that come with a subscription. These include the following:

• Sending unlimited messaging

• Viewing your Personality Profile in detail

• Viewing all other member's photos

• Seeing which members have visited your profile

• Using the EliteSingles app

• Getting read receipts for messages

• Receiving up to 20 extra Wildcard Matches per day

How To Cancel Elite Singles Subscription?

Canceling your EliteSingles subscription is as easy as turning off your premium membership's auto-renewal function. Follow these steps:

• Log into your Elite Singles account

• Click My Account from the drop-down menu

• Select Membership

• Click on the "Cancel" cancellation link

• Select a reason for cancelling then click Continue