Member profiles and photos
Every member builds a profile with photos, interests and your own custom questions. It is the heart of any dating site.
- Custom profile questions
- Photos and video on every profile
- Verified profile badges
WordPress Dating Theme: Start your own dating business today.
Create your own dating website similar to Match.com, OkCupid or eHarmony.
Run your own online dating website. Members create profiles, search for matches and message each other, and you earn from paid memberships. Pay once, with no monthly fees.
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Dating Theme
$99one-time
No monthly feesUnlimited installationsOn websites you own.
- 6 months support & updates
- Free install & setup
- Video tutorials included
Buy Dating Theme 14-day money-back guarantee
Use cases
What you can build with the dating theme.
The dating theme comes with 30 dating website templates across ten niches.
Matchmaking sites
A general dating site where singles join free, search by who and where, and message the people they like.
Christian dating
Single believers meeting through their faith.
Single parents dating
Mums and dads dating around the school run.
Professional singles
Busy professionals dating in their own city.
Over 50 dating
Unhurried dating for people over fifty, with honest, photo-checked profiles.
Fitness dating
Runners, lifters and climbers matched by the sport they play.
Pet lovers dating
Dog and pet owners who meet at the park.
Travel and adventure dating
Singles looking for someone to travel with.
Gamers dating
Players matched by the games they play.
Singles in their twenties
A dating site for singles in their twenties.
3 templates
Dating features
Everything people expect from a dating website.
Turn a standard WordPress site into a full dating website, with member profiles, matchmaking, private messaging, paid memberships and member accounts all built in.
Advanced search and matchmaking
Instant Ajax search filters members by age, distance, interests and any field you add, and the theme suggests compatible profiles as daily matches.
- Filter by age, distance and interests
- Daily match suggestions
- A private match score for each member
Custom profile fields
Choose the details members fill in on their profile, like height, ethnicity, children or smoking.
Likes, winks and gifts
Members send a like, a wink or a virtual gift to break the ice, and see who liked their profile.
Private messaging
Members message each other one to one, with an email alert when a new private message arrives.
Profile features
Your own dating site like Match.com, where members create and manage their own profiles.
Members register, build a profile, add photos and upgrade their membership from the front end, so you are not doing it for them.
Create your profile
- 1About you
- 2Photos & video
- 3Looking for
- 4Review
A step-by-step form lets a member create a profile with photos, interests and your own custom questions, without touching the WordPress admin area.
Search features
Members find singles nearby and start a conversation.
What members see and use when they browse your dating site.
Search and filters
Members search by age, distance, gender and interests, or enter a zip or postal code to see singles nearby. Results update without reloading the page.
- Age, distance and interests
- Online now filter
- Zip and postal code search
Verified members
Ask members to confirm their email or phone before they can use their account, or upload a photo ID for a Verified badge.
Works on phones
Profiles, search, matchmaking and private messaging all fit phones and tablets.
- Works on any screen size
- Touch-friendly browsing
- Reply to messages from mobile
Admin features
One admin area runs your entire dating site.
Profile approval, search filters, profile fields and member checks are all set from one dashboard, not a stack of dating plugins.
One dashboard
New profiles, members and comments over 7, 30 or 90 days, a to-do list of what needs your attention, and every other screen one click away.
- New profiles, members and comments at a glance
- Profiles waiting for approval
- Search, design and setup screens one click away
Approval and expiry
Hold new free profiles for review, and choose what happens to a profile when its time runs out.
- Hold new free profiles for review
- Approve from your to-do list
- Expired profiles set to draft, unlisted
Profile details
Every profile carries the details you choose, shown on its page and used in search.
Automatic emails
44 ready-written emails, including welcome, new private message and membership plan assigned.
Member moderation
Approve new profiles before they go live, and block or ban a member from the admin area.
There is more in the admin area.
Profile page designer
Drag each section of the profile page into the main column or the sidebar and switch optional sections off. A live preview shows the page before you save.
Built in
No extra dating plugins to buy or configure.
These are the plugins most dating sites end up installing. With this WordPress dating theme they are already in place.
11 languages
English and 10 more language packs. Any label can be translated.
English
Add profile
TranslationAdd profile
4 adult payment gateways
CCBill, Verotel, CentroBill and Paxum are free add-ons that accept adult sites, each paying into your own merchant account.
CCBillYour merchant account
VerotelYour merchant account
Email and SMS verification
Members confirm their email or phone before they can use their account.
Email confirmed
Phone confirmed
One-click demo import
Sample profiles, search pages and membership plans, so you start from a working dating site, not a blank site.
Unlimited installs
One licence covers every dating site you own.
One licenceYour sites
Video tutorials
Step-by-step videos cover the full dating site setup.
Design features
Make it look like your business.
The dating theme comes with 30 dating website templates, from matchmaking to gamers dating. Pick the one closest to yours, add your profile questions, then change anything you like.
Browse the templatesElementor-ready templates
Restyle the dating theme’s profile pages, headers and landing pages in the free Elementor page builder.
150+ dating blocks
Heroes, member grids, interest strips and story sections to drag into place.
Site generator
Connect your own AI account, describe your dating site, and the generator lays out the pages.
Earning features
Get paid for memberships.
Members join and upgrade from the front end. You set the membership plans, profile boosts, credits and gifts, and you keep 100%.
Paid memberships
Sell monthly and recurring memberships at your own prices.
Profile boosts
Charge for profile boosts and featured placement in search.
Credits and gifts
Members buy credits and spend them on virtual gifts.
Paid features
Put messaging and who-viewed-you behind your paid plans.
Illustrative fees. You set your own rates.
One price. No monthly fees.
The WordPress dating theme is a one-time purchase. Host it yourself, with no per-member fees and no commission to us.
Dating Theme
$99one-time payment
- 6 months of support and updates
- Free install and setup, plus video tutorials
- Unlimited installs on dating sites you own
- 14-day money-back guarantee
After 6 months, extending updates and support is optional at $49 per 6 months. Your site keeps running either way.
All-access membership
From$399
Every PremiumPress product in one membership, the Dating Theme included.
See membershipsDating Theme vs the alternatives
| Feature | Dating Theme | Dating plugin | Hosted dating SaaS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 one-time | Annual licence | Monthly fee |
| Unlimited installs | Yes | 1 site | Hosted only |
| Monthly fees | None | Renewals | Ongoing |
| Memberships and paid plans | Built in | Add-on | Included |
| Messaging, winks and gifts | Built in | Varies | Yes |
| You keep 100% of revenue | Yes | Yes | Takes a cut |
| Works with Elementor (free) | Yes | Varies | No |
A general comparison, not a quote for any one product. Dating plugin means a dating plugin with paid add-ons on a general WordPress theme. Hosted dating SaaS means a rented dating platform.
Compare before you buyDating theme vs dating pluginBuild a dating website using WordPress
Step-by-step guide
How to build a dating website with WordPress.
Six simple steps to your own online dating website. It all runs on WordPress, with no coding required.
- 1
Install the Dating Theme
Add it to your WordPress site under Appearance, Themes and activate it. Profiles, matchmaking and messaging are inside, so no dating plugin is needed.
- 2
Register your licence
Activate with your licence key to receive updates and support. The same key works across every dating site you own.
- 3
Import the demo dating site
One click imports sample profiles, search pages and membership plans, so you explore a working dating site first.
- 4
Set up profiles and search fields
Add your own profile questions and custom fields, then choose which ones members can search and filter by.
- 5
Add membership plans and payments
Create free and paid membership levels, decide what each one opens up, then connect a payment gateway.
- 6
Customise the design with Elementor
Brand your site with the 150+ Elementor dating blocks, then open sign-ups and launch.
Free guide
The Dating Site Playbook
How to plan, build and grow a dating website people trust, and turn it into a membership business. 34 pages, from choosing a niche to your first 90 days.
Free. We email you a link to read it online or download the PDF. Privacy
What customers say about the WordPress Dating Theme
“Very impressed, I didn’t think I could create a website at all, nevermind my own dating website. Thank you!”
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“Your customer service is amazing, I really enjoy this theme.”
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WordPress dating theme FAQ.
The questions we hear most before people buy the dating theme.
How do I build a dating website with WordPress?
Install the WordPress Dating Theme on any WordPress site, pick one of the ready-made designs and import the demo. Member profiles, search, matchmaking, private messaging and paid memberships are all built into the theme. You can open registrations the same day, with no coding and no separate dating plugin.
Can I build a site like Match.com, OkCupid or eHarmony?
Yes. That is exactly what the theme is for. You get the same core flow those sites run. Members create a detailed profile, browse and search other singles, add favourites and winks, and message the people they match with. You decide which features are free and which sit behind a paid membership.
Can members create profiles, search and message each other?
Yes. Members register, build a photo profile with your custom questions, then search and filter other members by age, location, interests and more. Private messaging, winks and favourites are all included, and you control who can message whom based on their membership level.
How does matchmaking and search work?
Advanced Ajax search lets members filter by age, distance, gender, interests and any custom fields you add, and the theme suggests compatible profiles as matches. Location search shows singles near a postcode or city, so the results feel local and relevant.
How do I make money from my dating website?
Monetisation is built in. Sell monthly or recurring memberships, gate features like messaging, contact details or seeing who viewed you behind paid plans, and charge for profile boosts or featured placement. 100+ free payment gateways connect from the admin. You keep 100%, with no per-member fees or commissions.
Can I keep members safe with verification and moderation?
Yes. Require email or SMS verification before a new member can message or appear in search, approve profiles and photos before they go live, and block or ban members from the admin area. A report and moderation queue helps you keep fake and abusive profiles off your site.
Does the dating theme work with Elementor?
Yes. Every page is editable in the free Elementor plugin. The theme ships with 150+ dating blocks, such as hero search bars, member grids, success-story sliders and pricing tables, and you drag them into place without touching code.
Does the dating theme come with demo content?
Yes. The one-click import recreates the live dating demo on your own domain, with sample profiles, search pages and membership plans included. You start from a working community site and swap in your own branding instead of a blank page.
Is the dating theme mobile responsive?
Yes. Profiles, search, matchmaking and private messaging all work on phones and tablets. Members can browse singles, reply to messages and get match alerts wherever they are. Most dating activity actually happens on a phone.
Can I use the WordPress Dating Theme on more than one site I own?
Yes. A User License covers unlimited installs on dating sites you own, so you can run a niche community, a local singles site and a matchmaking site side by side on one licence. Client and commercial builds need the Developer License.
Is there a free or nulled version of the WordPress Dating Theme?
No. Nulled copies are especially risky here, because a dating site stores members’ personal details, private photos and payment activity. That’s exactly what malware bundled in a nulled zip targets. The licensed theme is a one-time purchase with 6 months of updates and support and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Do I need any paid plugins to run a dating website?
No. Profiles, matchmaking, messaging, memberships, payments and verification are all in the theme. The only plugin you’re likely to add is the free Elementor for design. The single optional cost is extended updates and support after the first 6 months, at $49 per 6 months. Your site keeps running either way.
Launch your WordPress dating site today.
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