Ashley Madison

Ashley Madison® is not your typical dating site. It was born in 2001 with the sole purpose of offering married and attached people a discreet way of finding dates. Over the decades, the portal broadened its horizons and opened its virtual gates to singles and unconventional individuals, but the brand’s core philosophy didn’t change. Today, Ashley Madison® is still the top choice for most online daters looking for discreet, fun, and uncommitted dating. The platform operates in 52 countries and counts over 40 million users.

About the members:

• Over 40 million users worldwide
• Hundreds of active members at any time
• Excellent men-to-women ratio

How long will it take for me to experience my first spicy adventure?

If you’re looking for uncommitted dating, Ashley Madison® is undoubtedly the right place for you. The portal has a huge user pool, and most members look for the same thing – adventures, fun, and discovery. Sign-up is as easy as it gets and takes under 1 minute. Once you’ve chosen a username and filled in the short sign-up form, the site prompts you to upload a profile picture.

You can easily adjust the search criteria based on age, body type, the last time the members were online, and distance and location – making it easy to find others near you in Canada. You can check out the profiles, like them, and even send winks for free. Since most Ashley Madison® users are open-minded and looking to spice up their love lives, finding someone for a tryst is as easy as possible.

How secure is my data? Am I anonymous?

If we were to think of a secure dating site that truly cares about your privacy, it would surely be Ashley Madison®. Discretion is the core value of the portal, and the website even encourages you to use blurred photos and a dedicated email address when subscribing. After being hacked in 2015 and following the huge scandal generated by the security system failure, the platform beefed up its security and is now more than reliable.

Like most e-commerce sites, Ashley Madison® uses SSL encryption systems and partners with trustworthy payment services. Whether you use your credit or debit card or purchase credits via PayPal, your identity will be protected, and all payment data will be kept safely. Ashley Madison®’s name will never appear on any billing statements, and the company will never sell or disclose your data to third parties.

Which features are free?

Like most dating sites, Ashley Madison® allows all members to register for free, but some features come at a cost. Ashley Madison® doesn’t operate on monthly subscriptions, unlike most dating sites, but on credits. While initiating communication requires you to use several credits based on the type of message you want to send, only the first message comes at a cost. Once you receive an answer, you can keep exchanging messages with that user for free.

Collecting and replying to any received messages also requires you to use credits, but once you’ve replied, you can send as many messages as you want without being charged again. A live chat option is also available, but you’ll have to pay based on the time spent in the chat room. Sending winks and asking for a key to unlock the private galleries is free, but virtual gifts come at a cost.

Our test conclusion

Ashley Madison® is by far one of the most exciting dating platforms out there. A huge user pool of open-minded individuals, secure payments, and more than anonymous browsing are some of this website’s strengths. The credit payment system may cost you more than a monthly subscription if you plan to contact hundreds of women; otherwise, the costs are average and well worth it. Expect a modern interface, easy registration and navigation, and outstanding member quality. Overall, we had loads of fun and can only recommend this website.