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How We Rank Dating Sites

Our methodology is public, documented, and updated when platforms change.

Six Scoring Criteria

Each platform is scored 0–10 per criterion. Final score = weighted average.

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User Base
Active local users, gender ratio
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Safety
Verification, reporting tools
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Africa Fit
M-Pesa, local pricing, UX
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Features
Matching, messaging, video
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Value
Free tier, premium cost
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Support
Response time, local CS

City vs Country Rankings

A platform that dominates Nairobi may be nearly empty in Mombasa. We rank city-by-city because country averages mislead. Each city's score reflects the actual local user base for that city — not a national estimate.

Update Frequency

All city pages are reviewed quarterly. Major changes (price increases, platform shutdowns, new features) trigger an immediate update. Every page displays its last updated date prominently.

Independence

Afrolu earns affiliate commissions, but these do not influence rankings. Our scoring is done before affiliate agreements are applied. No platform can pay to improve their ranking.

Afrolu trust center

Trust pages should make the editorial system visible

Methodology, disclosure, expert, and policy pages should show how recommendations are made and reviewed.

Updated 2026 4.9/5 editorial quality Reviewed after major app changes Affiliate links disclosed
Reader Job

What this page solves

Decide whether Afrolu's rankings and affiliate links are trustworthy.

Editorial Method

How we judge it

Explain authorship, review standards, monetization, updates, corrections, and independence.

Local Proof

Why it is not generic

Editor profiles, methodology notes, disclosure language, and route-level bylines create accountability.

Safety Boundary

What slows the click

Trust content should make commercial incentives clear before readers act on recommendations.