Introduction
WantMatures is an online dating platform that helps you find someone older for some fun. It is smaller in terms of user base when compared to other more well-known platforms, but it is reasonably popular, averaging 1.85 million website visits per month at the time of writing. Want Matures is most popular in the United States and Europe, with users being reasonably spread out across these areas. The gender ratio of the site is very skewed towards men, with 82% to 18% men to women.
You may be wondering: Is Want Matures legit? In this review, we go through the site and read the terms and conditions to find out the answer. You can check out their pros and cons, features, subscription costs, and registration process.
You'll also be able to find out more about their safety features and concerns, as well as answer some frequently asked questions. Finally, we'll answer some frequently asked questions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Doesn't spam your email inbox (only 1-2 emails per day)
Easy to use (user friendly interface)
Active users
Speedy and simple registration
Cons
Suspicious accounts, possibly run by the site
Only a few basic features
Very basic site design
There is no mobile app
Significantly more men than women
Login Process
Registering is incredibly quick and easy. First and foremost, the site asks if you're over 18 or not. After confirming you're of legal age, the homepage of Want Matures . com starts the registration process by asking a few questions. You'll start by indicating your gender and the gender you're seeking, as well as your age and location. Next, you enter your email address and create a password.
You need to accept the terms of use and the privacy policy by ticking the boxes before clicking "Sign up". Then you're prompted to add a photo, with a note that photos help you get attention on dating websites. This step is optional. You're also given the chance to activate "Promote My Account", a feature that will help you get more likes, messages, and matches. And just like that, your profile is created. You'll be sent a verification email with a link to join WantMatures.
You'll find a message from Site Admin, which is an informational chatbot, as well as 2-3 messages from some men and/or women on the site. We found it quite unusual to get so many messages right when you create your profile. Checking the Site Admin messages will give you a discounted rate on the Premium Subscription. Keep in mind that the admin claims you can send up to 5 messages (including pictures) for free, which is not true. Trying to send a message immediately opens the "purchase premium" page.
To complete your profile, you can add a status and give some more personal information. This section includes things like your drinking and smoking habits, education level, religion, and whether you have children or not.
Logging in after creating your profile is also very easy. The Want Matures log in page can be accessed by clicking the button on the top right corner of the home page. You'll then have to enter your WantMatures login details, which is your email address and password, and you'll get access.
Dating Features
Hearts/Likes
The primary way of expressing interest in someone else is by liking their profile. This is done by clicking the "heart" icon when you view their profile card. It's a flirty action that will send others a notification that you've liked them and can possibly trigger them to send you a message. This often happens almost immediately, even when the person is not online.
You may "heart" up to 100 profiles with a free membership. If both you and the other person like each other's profiles, you will be matched, which means you'll be able to find their profile under the "Matches" tab in the "Like Gallery". Matching with someone else is a sign that you're both interested in each other, and it's up to you to take things further.
Like Gallery
The Like Gallery tab at the top of the page opens an interface for a swiping game that will look familiar to most people. This page will show you a profile picture and ask you to either like it or pass it by clicking the "heart" or the "X" icons. There's also additional information available if you scroll down past the profile photo.
You may send out 100 likes on the Like Gallery with a free membership. Any additional hearts or uses of the Like Gallery will require purchasing the premium subscription. The 100 likes INCLUDE sending hearts when browsing through the site, so there are 100 likes/hearts in total. The "Like Gallery" page has a counter showing how many likes you have left.
Promote My Account
A free feature that you can choose to activate, which the site claims will help you get matches, even when you're offline. This allows the website to "Like" potentially compatible people, add them to your "Favorites" list, and even send messages on your behalf. This feature is an unusual one, which seems great at first. Give it some thought before allowing the site to have that much power over your profile. You can also turn it off at any time.
You can find this feature when you initially register while uploading your profile picture. Any time after registration, you can click on your profile picture, then on "My Settings", and finally click on "Promote My Account". You'll be asked to indicate what you're looking for and choose between serious relationships, short-term flings, random encounters, or "Any" to widen the search.
Messaging
Want Matures has an instant messaging platform on the website called a chat room, where you'll be able to view your messages with a free profile. If you find that your WantMatures messages don't work, it's because you need to purchase the premium subscription to reply. Chatting on the site is the only way to get to know a potential match before swapping contact information. The messaging feature also includes emojis and the ability to send photos.
It can also help verify people's identity by asking for specific pictures. The chatrooms are a good way to keep your activities discreet as well since they won't send you a notification every time a message gets posted. This can, however, also be a downside because you only know you've been contacted once you log into the site.
Advanced Search Filters
In addition to the basic WantMatures search criteria on the homepage (age and distance range), there are also advanced search filters to help you find your perfect match. With these filters, you can specify if you are only looking for profiles with photos or not.
You can also filter the search results by sexual orientation, ethnicity, body type, hair color, eye color, and the presence or absence of tattoos and piercings. While we all have our preferences, keep in mind that applying too many filters will limit your results and list of potential partners.
Prices & Costs
Creating a profile and browsing the site is free. With a free account, you can send a limited number of likes, and you can view your messages in the chat rooms. However, if you'd like to reply to your messages or view more than just profile photos, you'll need to purchase a premium subscription. The subscription allows you unlimited messaging, viewing photos in a larger size, and access to premium support.
The premium subscription is available for different periods and will auto-renew at the end of the chosen period. The short trial periods will automatically renew as a one-month membership. This is the cause of many negative Want Matures reviews because you don't expect to be charged again without being asked.
If you don't want your subscription to automatically renew each month, you'll have to change that from your settings under the "Subscription Management" page. On WantMatures, canceling a subscription must be done at least 72 hours before the end of the period.
The costs are as follows:
One-day trial: $0.99 per day
One-week trial: $7 per week
One-month membership: $27.01 per month
Three months membership: $15.15 per month ($45.45 in total)
Be sure to check your messages from Site Admin after you register to collect a 30% discount on the costs of premium for a limited time.
Refunds are available in limited situations where something went wrong on the site. Other situations will be evaluated by the customer service team on a case-by-case basis. The terms of use specify that the website does not guarantee satisfaction. So, note that you won't get a refund just because you're dissatisfied or unhappy with your results after using the site.
Getting a WantMatures refund will immediately terminate your premium subscription. You will not be able to continue using the features of the premium subscription until the end of the period. Requesting a refund must be done by contacting the customer service department on their "Contact Us" page.
How Safe Is WantMatures. com?
Staff Profiles
WantMatures states in the terms of use that they may create so-called staff profiles, which are run by employees of the site. The purpose of these profiles is to research their products and services and to test the services provided. There is no way to see which users are staff-run profiles and which are not.
This could explain the abnormally large number of messages our profile received, even when it had no photos. The staff profiles also have a pool of generic messages to send because our test profile received two identical messages at almost the same time.
Transferring Your Profile
Another clause in the terms of use states that the website may transfer your name, pictures, and any information you've given about yourself to create a profile on a partner site. These are other dating sites or hookup sites that are owned by the same company. This can be alarming, depending on your personal preferences about your photos appearing on different websites that you didn't personally sign up for.
If you are particularly concerned about your identity being stolen for Catfishing or scamming purposes, you may want to avoid this site or ask them not to do this. You can contact Want Matures to ask them not to use your pictures and information in this way by emailing support@wantmatures.com. There's also an option to decline this, contained in the email sent to inform you that your profile has been transferred.
Member Verification
WantMatures allows members of the site to verify themselves. This is done through validating their phone number by receiving an OTP text, a voice call, or by calling the website's toll-free number. This prevents bots from using the website and can keep you safe from certain kinds of scams.
However, this is a much less stringent verification method than a lot of other dating sites use. This only proves that the profile is run by someone with a cell phone. It doesn't prove that the person is using genuine photos or that they are the person in their photos, which is one of the most important factors on a dating site. Other sites have more strict verifications, including photo verification that asks you to copy a pose or even an ID verification, which is a much more secure option.
Safe Mode
Want Matures offers a Safe Mode feature, which limits the number of people who can contact you. You can choose to be in Full Safe Mode, which only allows verified members to contact you. The Basic Safe Mode allows you to see and contact all members except those who have been marked as suspicious. You can also choose to turn Safe Mode off, which means you can be contacted by anyone who is using the site.
This is a great way to keep yourself safe from catfish and scammers. However, because the profile verification is so weak, it likely only protects you slightly. Verified members have only proven that they are human and have a cell phone, so they can still be catfish or scammers. This also doesn't stop the staff-run profiles from messaging you.
Your Location
To facilitate showing you potential matches who are geographically close to you, the website collects members' location information and shares that with other members. This can be a safety hazard, so you can disable location sharing in your profile settings.
Turning off your location-sharing setting will result in the site showing that you are in a randomly selected location within the postal code that you entered on the site. This is a much safer way to keep seeing other members in your area without letting everyone know where you are at all times.
Block & Report Profiles
If you encounter someone that you find suspicious, you can report and block them from their profile or within the chat room. You can report users who:
Ask for money or try to scam you
Advertise their products or services (escorts)
Are underage
Have the wrong gender
Behave in a rude or offensive way
Other reasons – with a space for you to indicate what happened.
You can also block these users, which will prevent them from contacting you in the future. This is an essential safety feature to keep you from being harassed by any other members of the site.
Conclusion
WantMatures's biggest pro is how easy it is to use the site, from registration to messaging and everything in between. The biggest con, on the other hand, is that the profiles seem suspiciously active and may be fake. Registering and logging in is another strength of the site because it's incredibly simple and fast.
The website only has a few features, including the "Like Gallery", "Promote My Account", and the messaging platform. Want Matures Premium is reasonably affordable, particularly because it allows you unlimited messaging rather than a credit system. Be wary of the autorenewal; be sure to disable it 72 hours before the end of the period if you don't want to continue paying.
The biggest concern with WantMatures is the safety. The phone number verification seems inadequate, and it's unclear how many of the profiles on the site are run by staff. Your profile can be transferred to partner platforms, which re-create your account on sites that you may not want to join. Your location is also shared with other members, but this can thankfully be disabled.
For all these reasons, we'd give Want Matures a 1.5 out of 5 and recommend not joining. There are better mature dating apps and sites out there for finding older men and women.
WantMatures com FAQ
How to Delete Profile On WantMatures?
You can easily delete your account by:
Clicking on your profile picture
Visiting Settings and scroll to the bottom of the page
Selecting the account removal button
Entering your password
And finally, scrolling to the bottom again to find the 'remove my profile, contacts, and personal information completely' option.
They'll ask you to select the reason from a list of reasons, and finally, you can delete your profile. You do not need a WantMatures cancellation code to delete your profile.
How To Delete WantMatures Cookies?
Deleting cookies varies with different devices and browsers. Still, you'll typically need to open your internet app, go to the settings, and then to the privacy and security section to clear cookies. Once there, you can choose to only delete your WantMatures cookies or clear all of them.
Why Isn't The Cancellation Of My Recurring Subscription For WantMatures Not Working?
It's possible that something went wrong with your cancelation. Try the cancelation procedure again from your settings (Click your profile picture > My Settings > Remove account). If that doesn't work, you can click on your profile picture and then 'Get Support' to contact the customer service team.
Is WantMatures A Legitimate Site?
WantMatures is a website that promises to help you find a partner, and it may do that. However, the site uses staff-run profiles, and it is unclear how many of the profiles are run by Want Matures. So, it is technically legitimate because it is possible to meet real people on the site, but it is also possible to end up talking to a fake profile.
Is WantMatures Credit Card Safe?
According to the terms of use, the website uses "commercially reasonable" steps to keep your information safe. However, according to other WantMatures reviews, some people have experienced multiple charges after joining. Always exercise caution when entering your credit card information on any site.
Is WantMatures Ripoff?
The prices aren't too expensive, especially considering you get unlimited messaging. However, the website uses staff-run profiles. Most people want to speak to real people, and it's impossible to know how many profiles are run by staff. If you're just looking for a chat site, it's not a ripoff. If you're looking for real people, it might be.
