RSVP

RSVP, Australian dating site for singles since 1997

RSVP is an online dating platform aimed at Australian singles. According to its own presentation, it has been operating since 1997 and has more than 25 years of activity in the local market. The service is offered both through its website and through mobile apps for iOS and Android.

How the platform works

Signing up is free and does not require a card. The registration process is set out in three steps: create a profile with basic details about yourself and the type of person you are looking for; show interest with a free "Wink"; and start a real conversation using a "Stamp", which unlocks 30 days of unlimited messaging with the person you choose. The platform states that sign-up can be completed in about 30 seconds and that the rest of the profile can be filled in later.

Compatibility and matching philosophy

RSVP states that its matching system is based on what it defines as real values: each person's pace, their boundaries, and the life they are building toward. The platform maintains that it prioritizes a small number of relevant matches over a high volume of contacts, and that profiles aim to have substance beyond the photos. Among its members, according to its own data, nine out of ten prefer a few genuine connections to an endless inbox.

Moderation, verification, and user control

The company notes that profiles go through moderation and that any account flagged as suspicious is locked. Members can verify their photo with a video selfie check. In addition, users can block or report anyone at any time, and chat is moderated against spam.

Features in the mobile app

The mobile app lets you continue conversations, send Winks, and discover new matches from anywhere. Key features include searching for local singles, sending free Winks, and the ability to chat when you match.

Testimonials and member stories

The site features stories of couples who formed through the platform, including that of Tony and Mieke, who started with a creative message and have been married for twenty years; that of Rodney and Jodie, who went from a Wink to a wedding; and that of a member who describes a three-hour conversation with a woman she met on RSVP. The company uses these stories as examples of real relationships that began on the service.