A widow dating app that fits in your pocket

If you’re looking for a widow dating app, you probably want something simple to use, gentle in tone and honest about cost. Widowed Mingle is built around widowed singles, and you can use it in the browser on your phone.

Join free Questions to ask any app

Free to join. VIP and VIP Plus are optional extras, and the prices sit on a single page.

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On your phone you can

Make a free profile and add your photos
Browse members and see daily suggestions
Send a limited number of messages a day, free
Block or report someone from within the site

Before you choose

Five questions worth asking any dating app

Most dating apps are built for people in their twenties and thirties. Dating for widows and widowers has different needs, so it’s fair to check a few things before you hand over a photo or a card number. Here is how we answer each one.

1. Will I have to explain my loss?

Not here. Being widowed is where the conversation starts. You choose how much of your story to share, and when.

2. Is the cost clear?

Joining is free. VIP and VIP Plus are optional and priced on one page, including how renewals work and how to cancel.

3. Can I move at my own pace?

Yes. You can browse without messaging anyone, and free members can always reply to messages from VIP members.

4. What does it do about scams?

Widowed people are targeted by romance scammers, so we offer free ID verification, block and report, and scam warnings. Our safety page explains the signs.

5. How private is it?

Your real name and exact location are not shown to other members, and you decide which photos and details go on your profile.

And one honest caveat

We can’t verify anyone’s history, so we never claim every member is widowed. We also can’t promise who you’ll find near you.

Day to day

What using it actually looks like

There’s no need to learn anything new. You open Widowed Mingle in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer, log in, and pick up where you left off.

You might start by looking around for a few days. Daily suggestions take things like age range, distance and what you’re hoping to find into account, so you aren’t scrolling through everyone. When something feels right, you can send a message. When it doesn’t, you can block them straight away.

Prefer a slower start? Read a few profiles, write your own in short sentences, and come back tomorrow. Nothing here expects you to be quick.

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What you get

Free is enough to find out if it’s for you

Classic: free

A profile, browsing, daily suggestions, a limited number of messages a day, and free ID verification. See the full list on our free widow dating page.

VIP

Unlimited messaging, advanced search filters, chat rooms and private group chats.

VIP Plus

All of VIP, plus exclusive matches and priority placement.

If you’re a widower, our widower dating page has profile ideas written for you. If you’re wondering about age, we’ve written pages on dating over 50 and dating over 60, and if friendship comes first, see widow friendship.

Questions about using it on your phone

Is there a Widowed Mingle app to download?

You can use Widowed Mingle through your web browser on a phone, tablet or computer. We don’t ask you to download anything to join. If you like, save it to your home screen and it opens like an app.

Is it free to join?

Yes. Joining costs nothing, and VIP and VIP Plus are optional extras. All prices are on the prices page.

Who is Widowed Mingle for?

It’s a community centred on widowed singles, and it’s open to widows and widowers. We can’t verify anyone’s history, so we don’t say every member is widowed.

Will I find people near me?

Daily suggestions take distance into account, but we can’t promise who is nearby. The best way to find out is to make a free profile and look around.

How do I stay safe?

Verify your ID (it’s free), keep conversations on the site until you trust someone, and never send money. Read our safety advice before you meet anyone.

Try it on your phone, free.

Set up a profile, have a look around, and choose a paid plan only if you want one.

Join free

Classic membership costs nothing. See what the paid plans cost.