Is Alt.com good for BDSM dating in the USA?

Is Alt.com the best hookup site for adventurous adults looking for a little thrill and excitement? Read our latest review for the newest updates.

Editor’s Summary

We wanted to like Alt.com more than we did, and part of the problem is the blending of paid adult content, combined with BDSM dating and matchmaking. It doesn’t work as well as it could because although the site itself works well, it feels too much like paying for dates, which isn’t anywhere close to the shared experience of bondage sex. If Alt.com wants to be the leading kinky date site, they need to separate the paid content and the flirting to make it feel more authentic.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Adult hookup site for fetish daters
Includes access to live-action movies and adult entertainment
Majority of subscribers are into BDSM and role-play
The massive global user base
The registration process is free
Advanced filters allow you to search for singles nearby
Video chat is live with models and some members

Cons:

The site-wide proliferation of fake profiles and bots
Lots of essential services have to be paid for, including changing your user name
80% of site subscribers are male
Proof of ID required to create a page
Upgrade needed to send or read texts
Customer support limited for free subscribers

Member Structure

As you’d expect from a bondage site, there is a seriously diverse group of people to choose from regarding sexual preferences, age groups, and diversity. However, 80% of male users dominate the site.

This means that, for women into fetish sex, you might find yourself overwhelmed with messages, often from unsuitable matches

80% male, 20% female
Lots of fake people
Most subscribers are in the 25-34 age group
415,000 US daters
80,000 active weekly logins

Search & Making Contact

You’ll find a few different ways to connect on Alt, but be aware that most will require you to pay for them or commit to a subscription upgrade.

The site offers live chat features with live models, although the aim here is to encourage you to pay for a live video viewing or upgrade to keep chatting with them. Besides the professionals, you can add matches to a Hotlist to keep a tab on your favorites. To read communications you have received or respond to them, you will have to pay for an upgrade, and the same applies to delivering any flirts or messages yourself.

Sign-Up & Login Process

Registration at the free dating site is simple; there are five steps altogether, although it probably takes only five minutes, so it isn’t too in-depth of complicated.

At the point of sign up, you will need to indicate:

Whether you are joining as an individual or a couple
Your sexual orientation
Your preferences
Physical appearance
Marital status
Role – for example, if you prefer to be a dom or a sub

Bear in mind that it’s either impossible or a paid-for function to change your details later, so it’s best to make sure you get this bit right! There is a verification feature that makes us puzzled as to why there are so many fake pages on the platform. This is simple email verification where you’ll need to click on the emailed link to verify your account and get started.

Special Features

Alt.com has all sorts of features and feels more like an entertainment website than somewhere where you’re likely to meet a BDSM sex partner or a date who’s into the same fetish fantasies as you are.

Although most come with a cost, you can:

Watch PPV adult movies
Transmit virtual gifts
Join groups and chat rooms
Send virtual flowers
Add people to your hotlist
Play the Hot or Not game

Popular Questions About

Is my Alt.com account protected?

We want to say yes – but the website doesn’t provide a great deal of information about how it manages data or what privacy settings are in place to protect your information.
There aren’t any hidden browsing options or the choice of setting your subscription to a Safe Mode, so once you’ve registered, it’s always possible that you’ll receive contacts from someone unsuitable or who doesn’t quite match what you’re looking for from your kinky sex life!

Does Alt.com have fake profiles?

Unfortunately, yes, it does, which is one of the most commonly reported complaints that users have about the site.
It’s almost inevitable that most hookup sites will experience some level of fake people, but here there does seem to be a lot of bots, which takes away from the site experience.
Be aware that there are lots of professional adult entertainers and webcam models on the site, so if they drop you a message and want to chat, you’re not going to end up going on a date with them, but paying money to chat or watch their videos!

Should I pay for Alt.com?

If you decide to join the platform, you will have to pay for a subscription to get any value out of your website page. Without paying, you can play some games, but you won’t be able to open a single message in your inbox, which doesn’t make it very useful!
The costs depend on which type of subscription you choose:
• Silver costs $19.95 for one month, $35.97 for three months, or $99.97 for twelve months.
• Gold costs $29.95 for one month. $59.97 for three months or £149.97 for twelve months.

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