eSAFETY GUIDE
Zoosk

Zoosk

18+
Minimum age according to Zoosk
18+ Minimum age according to Zoosk

What is Zoosk?

Zoosk is a dating website and app that provides recommendations based on your preferences and how you’ve rated previous matches. Your interactions and behaviours, such as profiles you like or dislike, are used to match you with potential partners. 

It is free to sign up and you can browse profiles and get match recommendations, but you are not able to send or receive messages until you upload at least one photo and pay a subscription fee. You can also stream and watch live videos with other users. Zoosk has a global presence and is available in 80 countries and over 25 languages. It is owned by Spark Networks, based in the United States.

Website: www.zoosk.com

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Zoosk?

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

Zoosk 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?

This link is provided by Zoosk:

How can you protect your personal information?

This link is provided by Zoosk:

  • Privacy policy
    Zoosk’s privacy policy, including the information it collects and how it is used, so you can determine what you are comfortable sharing.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Zoosk:

  • Online dating tips
    Blog entries that include Zoosk’s online dating tips.
  • Terms of use
    The rules governing the use of Zoosk, including inappropriate behaviour that you can report. 
  • Content and conduct policy
    The types of content and behaviour that are banned in Zoosk, including graphic violence and adult content. 

Last updated: 22/07/2024

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.