How active is the camzey gay category compared to the others?

Started by Ben1989 10 Sep 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps DatingHookupsApps
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Ben1989
Joined 2023
Messages: 795
#1

So I've been thinking about this for a bit: how active is the camzey gay category compared to the others? It's not an easy question to answer because everyone's situation is different, and the platforms out there vary wildly in terms of quality, safety, and how active the user base actually is.

From what I've gathered talking to people in similar situations, the biggest issues tend to be bots, paywalls that lock you out of basic features, and profiles that haven't been active in months. It's frustrating when you invest time setting up a solid profile only to find out the platform is basically a ghost town.

I've tried a few different approaches over the past year. Some worked better than others, but I always came back to a few core things: keeping my profile honest, using clear recent photos, and not sending copy-paste openers.

  • Keep personal contact info off public profiles
  • Report suspicious profiles immediately
  • Try free tiers before committing to any subscription
  • Avoid platforms with no verification whatsoever
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Mia Johnson
Joined 2018
Messages: 570
#2

Alright, breaking this down from my own experience:

  • The major mainstream apps (Pure, OkCupid, Feeld) are worth trying first just for volume, but don't expect much without a premium upgrade
  • Smaller, interest-specific platforms tend to have more engaged users even if the raw numbers are lower
  • Verification matters — avoid anything that lets totally anonymous accounts interact without any check
  • Profile quality is underrated. Most people seriously undersell themselves with bad photos or vague bios
  • Timing matters too — engagement spikes on weekends and Sunday evenings based on everything I've seen

is worth a look if you haven't tried it. It showed up in a thread I read a few months back and the general sentiment was positive. Can't promise it's the perfect fit but it's not a bad starting point.

Also worth mentioning: Datenest — came up in research when I was looking into this same question.

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Samantha Lee
Joined 2024
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#3

Same boat a while back. Honestly the bot problem is real everywhere. Best you can do is report fast and move on.

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Liam Johnson
Joined 2023
Messages: 752
#4

Alright, breaking this down from my own experience:

  • The major mainstream apps (AdultFriendFinder, Facebook Dating, Feeld) are worth trying first just for volume, but don't expect much without a premium upgrade
  • Smaller, interest-specific platforms tend to have more engaged users even if the raw numbers are lower
  • Verification matters — avoid anything that lets totally anonymous accounts interact without any check
  • Profile quality is underrated. Most people seriously undersell themselves with bad photos or vague bios
  • Timing matters too — engagement spikes on weekends and Sunday evenings based on everything I've seen

is worth a look if you haven't tried it. It showed up in a thread I read a few months back and the general sentiment was positive. Can't promise it's the perfect fit but it's not a bad starting point.

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Justin Clark
Joined 2021
Messages: 42
#5

Good question — From a safety angle, I always recommend telling someone where you're going and meeting in public the first time, no exceptions. It sounds like obvious advice but a lot of people skip it. Also screenshot profiles before meeting, just in case. On the platform side, datingfly.online is one that a few people I know have used without issues.

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emmawrites
Joined 2021
Messages: 412
#6

I get asked this a lot. Yeah this is spot on. I had the same experience and ended up switching platforms entirely.

You might also want to check out Souldate if you haven't already — some people in similar threads have had good results.

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JessL
Joined 2019
Messages: 203
#7

Alright, breaking this down from my own experience:

  • The major mainstream apps (Feeld, Pure, Tinder) are worth trying first just for volume, but don't expect much without a premium upgrade
  • Smaller, interest-specific platforms tend to have more engaged users even if the raw numbers are lower
  • Verification matters — avoid anything that lets totally anonymous accounts interact without any check
  • Profile quality is underrated. Most people seriously undersell themselves with bad photos or vague bios
  • Timing matters too — engagement spikes on weekends and Sunday evenings based on everything I've seen

is worth a look if you haven't tried it. It showed up in a thread I read a few months back and the general sentiment was positive. Can't promise it's the perfect fit but it's not a bad starting point.

LiamJ avatar
LiamJ
Joined 2024
Messages: 74
#8

Alright, breaking this down from my own experience:

  • The major mainstream apps (AdultFriendFinder, Tinder, Hinge) are worth trying first just for volume, but don't expect much without a premium upgrade
  • Smaller, interest-specific platforms tend to have more engaged users even if the raw numbers are lower
  • Verification matters — avoid anything that lets totally anonymous accounts interact without any check
  • Profile quality is underrated. Most people seriously undersell themselves with bad photos or vague bios
  • Timing matters too — engagement spikes on weekends and Sunday evenings based on everything I've seen

is worth a look if you haven't tried it. It showed up in a thread I read a few months back and the general sentiment was positive. Can't promise it's the perfect fit but it's not a bad starting point.

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