eSAFETY GUIDE
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OkCupid

18+
Minimum age according to OkCupid
18+ Minimum age according to OkCupid

What is OkCupid?

OkCupid is a dating service available via web browser and app. You can specify biographic details about your appearance and preferences in your profile, including a range of gender and sexual identities. As well as adding pictures, the sign-up process also features an extensive questionnaire. This is used to measure compatibility with other users and expressed as a percentage score.

OkCupid’s ‘Discover’ mode presents profiles for review – if two users like each other’s profile, OkCupid will let them know. Liking also provides the opportunity to include an introductory message that will become visible if your like is reciprocated.

OkCupid also incorporates live streaming functionality. This feature allows interaction with users on other platforms such as MeetMe, Skout, Plenty of Fish and Zoosk.

Website: www.okcupid.com

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use OkCupid?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use dating services like OkCupid.

OkCupid is used for: content sharing, in-app purchasing, live streaming, location sharing, messaging/online chat, online dating, online relationships, photo/video sharing and screen capture. 

How can you report online abuse or block someone?

These links are provided by OkCupid:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by OkCupid:

  • Privacy controls
    Details the account settings and privacy controls available.
  • Privacy policy
    Learn more about how personal information is collected and used, and the choices available regarding the sharing of this information.
  • Security information
    Links to security information on the OkCupid support pages.

Key safety links

These links are provided by OkCupid:  

Last updated: 04/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.