Plenty of Fish (POF) – Full Review (Australia, 2025)
Updated . Independent editorial; partner links marked “Visit”.
- Best for: Big pools and casual discovery
- Age sweet spot: 24-45
- Coverage (AU): Broad across metro and regional centres
- Safety: Report/block, verification tools, profile moderation
- App Store (AU): high-3s to low-4s out of 5 overall
- Google Play: mid-3s out of 5 overall
POF offers scale and multiple ways to browse, making it easy to meet lots of new people fast. Filters and verification help cut through noise.
Key features (AU)
Core
- Large userbase and multiple discovery modes
- Interest tags and profile prompts
- Verification and report tools
Paid perks
- See who viewed/liked you
- Advanced filters and boosts
- Read receipts
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Scale for fast discovery
- Multiple browse modes
- Affordable upgrades
Trade-offs
- Quality varies by time and place
- Noise without smart filtering
- More effort to stand out
Pricing in Australia – guide
| Plan | Monthly (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium tiers | Varies by age & market | See likes, advanced filters, read receipts, boosts. |
Tip: verify and add 3+ interest tags to increase quality matches.
Safety and privacy
- Use verification; report/block fast on flags
- Public first meets; share plans with a friend
- Keep personal info private early on
Loveify verdict
POF gives you reach; combine with Hinge or OkCupid for deeper prompts if you want higher-intent chats in AU cities.