Friends with Benefits UK
Features
Every tool the platform offers, and what each membership tier unlocks — from free browsing to the full VIP+ toolkit.
Join freeAvailable on every device
Friends with Benefits works wherever you are — full-featured in any browser, and as a native app on iOS and Android.
Desktop Web
Full-featured browser experience on any desktop or laptop computer.
All marketsMobile Web (PWA)
Progressive Web App — installable on your home screen, works offline.
All markets
iOS Native App
Native iPhone & iPad app via the App Store.
Selected markets
Android Native App
Native app via Google Play Store.
Selected marketsMembership tiers
Three tiers designed for every stage of the journey — from exploring the platform to standing out from the crowd.
Classic
Free — everything you need to get started
- Create a free account and build a full profile
- Browse profiles of other members across the platform
- Receive daily match suggestions curated by our matching algorithm
- Post status updates and upload photos to your profile
- Comment on articles and other members' posts
- Participate in polls and quizzes
- Send a limited number of messages per day
- Read and reply to messages from VIP and VIP+ members
- Free ID verification
- Admin profile validation — no sensitive documents required
- Earn badges through activity: Verified, Chatterbox, Heartthrob, Most Popular
Unlock the full communication and discovery toolkit
Includes everything in Classic, plus:
- Unrestricted messaging — send as many messages as you like, any time
- Advanced search filters — filter by city, distance, experience level, and what they're open to
- Exclusive chat room access — join members-only group conversations
- Private group chats with up to 50 people
- Rewind your swipes — revisit profiles you previously passed on
- See everyone who likes you — no more guessing who's interested
- Priority comment placement — your comments surface higher in feeds
The platform's top tier — visibility, exclusivity, and every tool
Includes everything in VIP, plus:
- Exclusive matches — access to a curated pool of premium matches
- Priority placement for messages and likes — always seen first
- Boosted profile visibility — promoted to all active members in your area
- Top of the match stack — leads every potential match's daily suggestions
- Super Match add-on (purchasable) — a highlighted message always seen first
Feature comparison
See exactly what's included at each tier.
| Feature | Classic | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Create a free account | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browse member profiles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Daily match suggestions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post status updates & photos | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comment on articles & posts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Participate in polls & quizzes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Limited daily messages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Read & reply to VIP/VIP+ messages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free ID verification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Admin profile validation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Badges (Verified, Chatterbox, Heartthrob, Most Popular) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unrestricted messaging | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced search filters | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exclusive chat room access | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rewind swipes | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| See everyone who likes you | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority comment placement | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exclusive matches | — | — | ✓ |
| Priority message & like placement | — | — | ✓ |
| Boosted profile visibility | — | — | ✓ |
| Super Match (add-on) | — | — | ✓ |
| Top of match stack | — | — | ✓ |
Pricing and subscription lengths are available on the pricing page.
Matching algorithm
Our intelligent matching algorithm is at the heart of the platform. It draws from a broad set of criteria to surface the most relevant, compatible potential matches for every member.
How it works
The algorithm evaluates a wide range of factors when generating daily match suggestions, including:
- Age range preferences
- Gender identity and preferences
- Geographic locality and distance
- Member recency and activity levels
- Desired relationship types (casual, long-term, friendship, and more)
- Lifestyle habits such as drinking and smoking preferences
- Niche interests including specific sports, hobbies, and pastimes
- Religious beliefs and moral compatibility
The platform provides the suggestions — but it's up to members to make their profile stand out and spark a genuine connection. The algorithm creates the opportunity; chemistry does the rest.
Improving your visibility
While Classic members receive daily matches based on the algorithm, VIP and VIP+ members benefit from significantly enhanced visibility:
- VIP+ members appear at the top of every potential match's match stack, ensuring they're seen first.
- Profile Boosts (available as an add-on) temporarily increase your profile's visibility to all active members nearby.
- Super Matches allow you to send a vibrant, highlighted message that rises to the top of a recipient's inbox and immediately catches their eye.
Super Match
Super Matches help members break through the noise and make a memorable first impression. When you send a Super Match:
- Your message is delivered in a vibrant, distinctive colour scheme that immediately stands out in the recipient's inbox.
- Your profile is always seen first by the recipient — before any other match or message.
- The recipient can reply directly to your Super Match message, opening a full conversation thread.
Super Matches are available as a purchasable add-on for VIP+ members — an ideal tool for members who want to make a bold, confident move on someone they're particularly interested in.
Safety & Trust
Every member on the platform is a real person. Here's how we make sure of it.
ID Verification
Free ID verification is available to all members regardless of tier. Once verified, a badge appears on your profile that reassures potential matches they are communicating with a genuine, real person. This significantly reduces concerns about catfishing and builds trust across the community.
Admin Profile Validation
For members who want additional credibility without submitting sensitive identity documents, our team offers a manual admin validation process. A member of our team reviews and approves your profile, giving you a validation badge that communicates authenticity to your matches — all without compromising your personal information.
Read more about how we keep the platform safe — visit our Safety page.
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