Widow & widower dating
Meet widowed singles who understand
Widowed Mingle is a dating site and community centred on widowed singles. Nobody here needs the loss explained, and nobody is hurrying you.
Free to join. Paid memberships are optional, and every price is on one page.
What to expect
- A free profile, free browsing and daily suggestions
- Your pace: look around first, write when you’re ready
- No real names or street addresses shown to other members
- Prices in plain numbers, in your own currency (see prices)
- Optional ID verification, plus blocking and reporting
Why a site for widowed singles
Dating again is different when you’ve lost someone
You might have decades of marriage behind you, or only a few short years. You may have children who worry, friends who mean well, and Sundays that still catch you out. On most dating sites you end up explaining all of it, or hiding it.
On Widowed Mingle, being widowed is where the conversation starts, not something to apologise for. Some members want a new partner. Some want a companion for walks and dinners. Some want to talk to someone who understands before they decide anything. All of that is fine here.
Whether you’ve been searching for a widow dating site, or simply wondering about dating for widows and widowers, you can look before you leap: meet widows, meet widowers, or just see who’s around.
A community centred on widowed singles.
We’d rather be straight with you. This site is built around widows and widowers, but we can’t verify anyone’s history, so we don’t claim every member is widowed. What we do promise: a gentle tone, no pressure, and real safety tools.
How widowed dating works here
Three small steps, no rush
Make a free profile
Add a few photos and a few honest lines about you. You choose what to share, and how much about your loss to mention.
Look around, no pressure
Browse members and get daily suggestions based on things like age range, distance and what you’re hoping to find.
Say hello when you’re ready
Free members can send a few messages a day and can always reply to VIP members. VIP removes the daily limit.
Find your way in
Start wherever feels comfortable
Widower dating
Profile ideas and honest reassurance for widowers starting again.
Read more →Free widow dating
Exactly what free includes, and what VIP adds.
See what’s free →Prices
Every plan in USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD and CAD. No small print.
See prices →Staying safe
Romance scams and how to spot them, plus our safety tools.
Read safety advice →Safety first
Feeling safe matters more here
People who have lost a partner are often targeted by romance scammers. We’d rather say so out loud than stay quiet.
- Optional ID verificationFree to do. Verified members get a badge, so you can see who’s taken the step.
- Block and reportOne tap to block someone, or report them to us.
- Scam warningsThe site watches for suspicious behaviour and flags it.
- Private by defaultYour real name and exact location aren’t shown to other members.
Read our safety advice — including the signs of a romance scam, and what to do if you think you’re being targeted.
Honest pricing
Free to start. Pay only if you want more.
No hidden extras and no surprise charge: you can see every price before you join.
Classic — free
A profile, browsing, daily suggestions and a limited number of messages a day. You can always read and reply to messages from VIP members.
VIP
Unlimited messaging, advanced search filters, chat rooms and private groups. From $39.95 a month.
VIP Plus
Everything in VIP, plus exclusive matches and priority placement in other members’ match stacks.
See the full prices in your currency or find out what free includes.
Questions people ask us
Do I need to be widowed to join?
Widowed Mingle is a dating site and community centred on widowed singles: widows and widowers looking for company, friendship or love again. We can’t check anyone’s marital history, and verification confirms that a person is real, not what their past looks like. So we don’t promise that every member is widowed. We promise the tone, the pace and the safety tools.
Is it free to join?
Yes. Joining is free, and Classic membership costs nothing. Free members can browse, get daily suggestions and send a limited number of messages each day. VIP and VIP Plus are optional. See what free includes and every price.
How soon is too soon to start dating again?
There’s no right answer, and no deadline in either direction. Some people want company within months, others wait for years. You can join, look around, and step away whenever you like.
Will I be pushed to talk about my loss?
No. You decide how much of your story goes on your profile, from one honest line to nothing at all. Nobody is owed the details.
How do I know the people are real?
You can verify your own identity for free, and verified members get a badge. You can block or report anyone, and the site flags suspicious behaviour. No dating site can promise zero scammers, so we also teach you what to look out for. Read our safety page.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. It works in your phone’s browser, and you can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app. It also works on a tablet or computer.
Which countries is it for?
Widowed Mingle is aimed at widowed singles in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Prices are shown in each local currency.