“I had been out of the dating game for almost 5 years after breaking up with my long-term girlfriend. I did some casual hookups and just recently got ready to do some serious dating again. I had used Match.com in the past and I was pleased to see that it was still around. I jumped and created my profile quickly. I received my daily matches and they were really good. A beautiful girl was suggested to me and we immediately started chatting on instant messenger within the site. We met, liked each other, and we’ve been dating for about a month now. Things are going pretty well, and I’m excited about the future.” - Jones, 31, Auckland
Match.com Review New Zealand October 2026
As one of the oldest dating sites available today, was Match.com able to adapt to the latest trends and needs of the present generation? All about Match in New Zealand.
4.0very good
Match is an online dating site for singles looking for love and marriage, with compatibility ratings
- Compatibility ratings for quality matches
- Premium members get messaging and anonymous browsing
Relationships
Finding love
Flirts
Is Match right for me?
last updated
Members in New Zealand50,000
Women / Men
40% 60%
From$36.40/mo
Age
Match New Zealand in 10 seconds
- An online dating site for singles on the lookout for love and marriage
- Premium members can access Instant Messaging and browse profiles anonymously
- Offers a compatibility rating to ensure quality matches
- Users reported being charged premium despite cancelling auto-renewal of subscription
- Has a wide array of contacting features such as MatchPhone and Video Date
- Has a free to download mobile app
- The site has a proven track record of matching singles for 20+ years
Is Match right for you?
Find out if Match is the right service for you or if there are better options.
Better than Match
Who is Match for, and not for?
Match is for…
- Singles looking for love and serious relationships
- People who are fine subscribing to premium to access contacting features such as Instant Messenger
- Singles who like video chatting and casually flirting with strangers online
…and not for
- Singles searching for erotic adventures and casual encounters
- Singles who don't want a traditional catalog style of online dating
- People who find it tedious to share personal details since profiles ask for a great amount of information
- Singles who want to find matches quickly
Match pros & cons
- You can send your Match profile to sister sites to increase matches
- Availability of profile builder for easier account creation
- Has over 8 million members worldwide
- Offers you a free six-month premium membership if you don't find a match within the duration of your subscription
- There is an influx of fake profiles and bots on the site
- Canceling subscription or turning off auto-renewal of premium membership can be difficult
- Low number of registered female members
- Getting refunds from the dating site can be challenging
What Match really costs in New Zealand
Compared with other dating services, Match is average-priced.
Premium Plan
All prices are in USD.
12 Month membership. 38.52 NZD per Month is 43% less than the 3 month pack, and it renews every 1 week.Total
3 months
67.35 NZD / month
202.05 NZD
6 months
44.18 NZD / month
265.10 NZD
12 months
38.52 NZD / month
462.20 NZD
Our pick: 12 months for 462.20 NZD, that is 38.52 NZD per month, 43% less per month than 3 months.
Standard Plan
All prices are in USD.
12 Month membership. 36.40 NZD per Month is 37% less than the 3 month pack, and it renews every 1 week.Total
3 months
57.42 NZD / month
172.25 NZD
6 months
40.80 NZD / month
244.80 NZD
12 months
36.40 NZD / month
436.80 NZD
Boost
All prices are in USD.
10 Credit boost pack. Lowest cost per Credit in this add on pack, and it renews every 1 week unless you cancel.Total
1 credit
8.32 NZD / credit
8.32 NZD
5 credits
6.67 NZD / credit
33.33 NZD
10 credits
5.00 NZD / credit
50.00 NZD
Match costs last updated on Oct 20, 2026
Payment options in New Zealand
Credit CardPayPalApp Store
No anonymous payment.With Match you cannot pay anonymously, the charge appears on your bank statement.
On your bank statement
Match does not publish a statement descriptor, checkout or first invoice shows it
Match costs screenshot
Match.com has two kinds of membership plans—the Premium and the Standard. These plans are offered in four different package durations of 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. A Standard Plan has all the basic paid features such as sending messages and seeing who viewed your profile. While the Premium plan gets you more exclusive features such as browsing anonymously, a ‘read’ notification in messages, and voice calling.
The dating site has an add-on called "Match Me" that can be purchased for USD1.99.
Match membership is automatically renewed at the end of your commitment period. You can cancel anytime, and you can enjoy the benefits of your membership plan until the last day of your billing cycle.
Match.com has a Match dating guarantee that comes with signing up for a 6-month membership. If you don’t get a successful match when your 6-month membership is done, Match.com will give you a 6-month free membership.
There are also other paid features that you can try which are charged monthly.
- Reply for Free- Pay USD9.99 per month to guarantee that anyone you message can reply to you for free.
- Private Mode- Pay USD9.99 per month so you can only choose who can see your profile.
- Message Read Alerts- Pay USD2.99 per month so you will know if the other person already read your message.
- MatchPhone-Pay USD3.33 per month to get a personal invite to talk and text without sharing your number.
Mobile App Cost
Upon reviewing Match.com's mobile app, we noticed that the subscription fees are only offered in four different packages: 1-month Premium Subscription costs USD44.99, 3-months Premium costs USD119.97, 6-months Premium costs USD149.94, and 6-months Standard subscription costs USD137.94. All prices are charged in USD and are triple that subscription fee than if you sign up through the web version.
Match Auto-Renewal Lawsuit
Match Group was caught in an auto-renewal controversy with some members who claimed that "their subscriptions were renewed without their consent." The site agreed to pay 2 million USD to settle the civil lawsuit and has since become more transparent with its payment policies to avoid confusion with subscribers.
Free vs. paid services in New Zealand
FeatureFreePremium PlanStandard Plan
Account registration
includedincludedincluded
Profile creation
includedincludedincluded
Send likes
includedincludedincluded
Browse on member search
includedincludedincluded
Participate in matchmaking game
includedincludedincluded
Receive SingledOut matches
includedincludedincluded
View member profiles
includedincludedincluded
Send messages
not includedincludedincluded
Instant Messenger
not includedincludedincluded
See who’s viewed youSeeing who likes you is a paid feature.
not includedincludedincluded
Email ‘read’ notification
not includedincludedincluded
Grab a spot in daily matches
not includedincludedincluded
MatchPhoneYou can do voice calls to another member with a custom number so you can call anonymously.
not includedincludedincluded
Browse Invisibly
not includedincludedincluded
You can register, create a profile, send likes, browse members, play the matchmaking game, receive SingledOut matches, and view profiles for free.
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Is Match right for me?Who is signed up on Match in New Zealand?
Exclusively on DatingScout: online member numbers for dating services are usually far off, so we estimate how many people are really on Match from traffic data and interest, updated monthly, with history.
More than half of Match.com’s member base resides in the United States, and the gender distribution is particularly proportional. There is also a good percentage of members in each age range, making the dating site diverse to singles of all ages.
Members of Match.com disclose their current relationship status—whether they were never married, separated, or divorced. There is no option for members who are in a relationship as Match.com does not encourage third-party relationships. Most of Match members are looking for serious, committed relationships. The member activity is high and members respond quickly to messages sent to them.
100-38%
Rough estimate of active members
3,500
Weekly active members in New Zealand
50,000
Members in New Zealand
3.3
Google Play rating worldwide
160
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160
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Estimated active members, last 6 months
Gender
9%
18-24
31%
25-34
23%
35-44
23%
45-54
14%
55+
Age of members
Where Match is most popular in New Zealand
Strongest regions
- Auckland100%
- Wellington84%
- Canterbury84%
Last data update: October 2026
How does Match work?
Extensive search filter feature
View people who likes you back
Reverse Match feature will show you users looking for people similar to you
Provides Daily Matches with the option to Like or Skip
Match Picks show profiles that the website picks matching your preferences
Signing up at Match
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Sign up with
Email & password
Where
Website, iOS and Android app
Minimum age
18
Browse without an account
No
Required information
- Name
- Date of birth
- Location
- Your gender
- Partner's gender
- Profile picture upload
Optional information
- Your relationship status
- Type of relationship wanted
- Your ethnicity
- Your religion
- Your physical appearance
- Personality test
- Personal questionnaire
- Ideal partner questionnaire
Verification
- Phone number verification required
Making contact on Match
★★★★★ 5.0/5
- Sending messages is a paid feature
- You can send likes for free
- Search filters are extensive
- You are able to keep track of those you send likes to
- There is a chatroom for premium-paying members
- You can reply for free once a premium member contacts you
Profile quality
★★★★★ 4.5/5
- You can upload up to 26 photos on your profile
- You can see if users are online or when they were last active
- There is a decent amount of information on member profiles
- Viewing profiles is free of charge
- You have the choice to send your Match profile to one the dating site’s sister sites to increase matches
- Profiles are pleasantly detailed
- Profile pictures are visible to everybody for free
- You can edit your profile information later
The Match app
★★★★★ 4.5/5
- Match app has the same features as its dating site counterpart
- Match app’s design and appearance provides good usability
- Navigating through different contacting features is easy
- You can enable phone notifications for every like and message
- App is available to download on Apple App Store and Google Play Store
The Match app is available to download for free on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The app only needs a small amount of space in your phone to successfully download.
The mobile app does not offer additional features — it functions the same way as the website counterpart, in total. What makes the mobile app different is its easier navigation and good usability that boost the user experience for mobile users. For instance, using Match Phone is better through the mobile app than the website. Using the mobile app allows on the go users to quickly draw up a conversation wherever they are and whatever they’re doing.
The mobile app’s user interface is clean and straightforward. Every contacting feature can be accessed through the icon tabs on the bottom of the screen. Member profiles also have accessible action buttons for easier use of the Match app’s contacting features.
Our field test
★★★★★ 4.5/5
Design & usability
Both the website and mobile app of Match.com has a clean and straightforward design. The features can easily be seen through the dating site’s header menu and the mobile app’s icons.
Its appearance appeals to the new generations of users by using a minimalist design. Instead of using words to describe sections and information on member’s profiles, Match dating uses icons to represent them.
The colours that the dating site uses are only blue and white. It uses the colour pink for emphasis on some contacting icons. This makes the matchmaker dating site easier and more pleasurable on the eyes, which encourages users to use both the dating site and mobile app for long periods of time.
Special features
Match.com has these special features for its members. These can be easily accessed upon logging into your Match account and providing your Match.com login details. However, most of these special features require a Match dating subscription.
Finding people 4
DatesFree
This is the newest and timely feature of Match. It gives the users the chance to set their preferred dating styles with all the details and their preferences. This feature was released during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. It aims to protect the members and keep them safe from the virus when they meet each other. Dress codes and favorite date venues are covered by this feature.
Reverse MatchesFree
"Reverse Matches" is a list of who you are not compatible with. You can choose to browse through your "Reverse Matches" list and interact with them if you want something different.
"Matched By Us" FeatureFree
Through this matching feature, members will receive one match per week based on their andswers to a number of serious questions about their dating and life goals. This feature aimed to find meaningful connections and dates ultimately avoiding ghosting instances among matched members.
Expert PicksFree
Expert Picks is a feature where dating experts handpick compatible singles together to enhance the user matching experience and add a human touch, not just AI insight.
Showing interest 2
LikesFree
"Likes" is a tab that lists all the Match members you like, as well as the members who like you. Seeing who likes you is a paid feature.
Match MePaid
Clicking the "Match Me" feature on another member’s profile automatically puts you on top of his or her Match suggestions list. This is a paid feature.
Messaging and contact 4
Real TalkFree
Some people are not good at coming up with good conversation topics. Thanks to this feature, there are tons of suggested conversation points and ice breakers that they can use.
MatchPhonePaid
"MatchPhone" is a premium feature where you can do voice calls to another member. Match.com assigns you with a custom number so you can do voice calls anonymously.
Vibe CheckFree
Members get to interact on a personal level with Vibe Check, an in-app video chat feature by Match. To ensure that both members are willing, the Vibe Check will only be accessible if members have already matched and conversed. A black video icon will appear at the bottom of the messages; once pressed, a request will be sent o the other party. A Match member may choose to join or decline a Vibe Check invite.
Video DateFree
Have fun and intimate virtual dates with your matches using this feature. You can talk to them using the platform's video calling feature.
Profile and visibility 2
BoostPaid
"Boost" is Match dating’s add-on special feature. Availing this feature puts your profile as the top suggestion on ‘Matches’ and ‘Discover’ for one full hour.
"Vaccinated" BadgeFree
Members can choose whether to flaunt whether they are vaccinated in their profiles. Activating this feature will add a circular badge on the profile page of the member.
Safety and privacy 1
Date Check InFree
To ensure a member's safety when they go out and meet their match, Match.com included a Date Check In feature. This safety function allows a member to designate three emergency contacts. These selected contacts will receive details such as the date's name, time, and location of the meeting. During the date, Match.com will send automated messages asking the member if they're feeling uncomfortable or unsafe. If they select "Yes," the dating site will send an SOS message to the emergency contacts.
Final results
4.0very good
“The fun and intuitive features of Match.com makes it possible for any of its members to find their perfect match. Match ensures that premium-paying members get the most of their money through their Satisfaction Guarantee. Sign up today and try this site out for yourself!”
Is Match right for me?
tested October 2026
Signup5.0
Making contact5.0
Profile quality4.5
App4.5
Field test4.5
Overall4.0/ 5
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Cancelling your Match subscription
How you can cancel
- Via your profile settings on Match
Contact details
| Company | Match.com, L.L.C |
|---|---|
| Address | 8750 N Cntl Expy Ste 1400 Dallas, Texas 75231, USA |
| Phone | 1-800-926-2824 |
Do subscriptions auto-renew?
Subscriptions renew automatically, cancel at least 1 week before your current term ends.
Money-back guarantee
- Match offers a money-back guarantee with a full refund
- You have 3 days to cancel and get your money back
Match FAQ
Who owns Match.com?
The website is owned by Match.com, L.L.C, a subsidiary of InterActiveCorp.
When was Match.com founded?
Match.com was founded in 1993 but was officially launched in 1995.
Where is Match.com located?
The company's main headquarters is located in Texas; however, it also has offices in San Francisco, West Hollywood, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Beijing.
Are Match.com and OurTime/DatingDirect/eHarmony the same?
Match, OurTime, and DatingDirect are under the same parent company. Match.com and OurTime are owned by IAC (InterActiveGroup) while DatingDirect is under Meetic, which was acquired by IAC in 2013. eHarmony is a privately held company.
Does Match.com have a mobile app?
Yes, the Match app is available to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
MEMBERSHIP
How do I join Match.com?
You can join Match dating by filling out a personal information form on Match.com’s home page.
Does Match.com offer premium membership?
Yes, Match offers two kinds of membership—Premium and Standard. These are offered in 1, 3, 6, and 12-month subscriptions.
Can I cancel my Match.com subscription anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your Match dating subscription anytime through your Account Settings.
Is Match.com’s premium membership automatically renewed?
Yes, Match.com’s premium membership is automatically renewed for the same price and duration.
Does Match.com offer refunds for unused time?
Match.com does not give out refunds under any circumstance, however, they do offer a Match guarantee.
What is Match.com’s Match dating guarantee?
Match.com has a Match dating guarantee for members who avail of their 6-month subscription. The Match guarantee states that if you don’t have a successful match within your membership duration, Match will give you a 6-month membership for free.
How do I delete my Match.com account?
You can delete your Match dating account on your Account Settings. You can reactivate your profile anytime you wish.
USABILITY
How does Match.com algorithm work?
Match.com uses a variety of factors to suggest possible matches. Such include your preferences (body, type, age, etc.) as well as your actions while using the website. Match takes note of your search queries and who you send likes to, and will, therefore, suggest similar profiles on the Matches feature.
How is Match.com for gay dating?
Match.com has almost 2 million LGBT members and has an anonymous function so users can disclose their sexuality at their own pace. However, Match.com is primarily a heterosexual-oriented site so sexual orientation is not asked upon sign-up, unlike gay-oriented dating sites.
Will Match.com show up on my Facebook profile if I decide to connect my Facebook account?
Match.com does not post anything to your Facebook wall without your permission.
Can my Match.com profile be private?
Yes, you can hide your profile from search queries by setting your visibility to “Hidden” on your Account Settings.
Why is Match.com sending me emails?
When you sign up on Match dating, you are automatically subscribed to their emails. To change this, you need to click the gear icon on the top right of the website and click on ‘Email Preferences’. You would then have to tick the ‘Do not send me Match.com by Mail’ and uncheck the other email notifications you would not like to receive.
Can I search through Match.com without signing up for an account?
Yes, you can freely browse through Match dating profiles even without signing up for an account. However, your experience may constantly be interrupted as Match.com will keep on encouraging you to be a member.
SECURITY
Is using Match.com safe?
As with other dating sites, Match dating expects all its members to use the Match dating site and Match app with attentiveness. There may be other users whose intent is to harm or scam, and users are 100% responsible for recognising them and taking action.
What security features does Match.com offer?
Match.com has a published Terms of Usage and Privacy Policies which all members are expected to follow. The report and block buttons are also easily accessible in contacting functions and on member profiles.
How do I block and report an abusive Match.com member?
You can block and report a Match member by clicking the ‘Report’ and ‘Block’ buttons found under the three dots on every Match dating member’s profile.
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Security
- Does Match sell your data?
- No, Match does not sell your data.
- Was Match hacked in the past?
- No, Match was never hacked.
- How accurately does Match track your location?
- Match tracks your approximate location.
- Do your Match profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?
- No, your Match photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.
- Who can view your pictures on Match?
- All Match users can view your pictures.
- Is your phone number required for signing up at Match?
- No, you can sign up at Match without a phone number.
- Can you erase your personal data on Match?
- Yes, Match provides an option for users to erase their data.
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