Muddy Matches country life dating Reviews 90

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.3

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

OMG it's so poor, where do I start. My profile was vetted, which I had no issue with but when I questioned why some members didn't display the mandatory facial photo, was told they were before the r... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The biggest problem with this website is that it is not possible to identify subscribed members from un subscribed members. I sent dozens of emails and got no replies. As a paid subscriber it is vital... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There are alot of farmers using the word looking for dating.This basically means one night stand,their not being honest. Especially farmer from Ludlow aged 51 years old,whom lives with his parents on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s not a catalogue, not everyone will respond or even view you but……..nothing ventured nothing gained, you have to put some effort in and, as in life, gravitate towards the lightbulbs not the dr... See more

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Trusted and award winning, Muddy Matches is the original home of farmer dating in the UK and now one of the nation's leading online dating sites for outdoor-loving singles who match based upon shared interests, common backgrounds and outlooks on country life.


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2.3

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really poor and disappointing

Lots of first messages from guys wanting to move conversation straight off the app which doesn’t feel safe at all. Lots of approaches from REALLY old men, who despite what you set your age criteria at can still message you. Whole thing doesn’t really feel safe at all. Seems full of inactive accounts. Total waste of money.
Should be a nice concept- to connect you with others in the countryside, but the reality is that it is quite sleazy.

August 1, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't waste you're time

There are alot of farmers using the word looking for dating.This basically means one night stand,their not being honest. Especially farmer from Ludlow aged 51 years old,whom lives with his parents on the family farm. He has been on Muddy Matches for 8 years,so be careful ladies.

July 14, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Men heavily outnumber women on dating sites

Men heavily outnumber women on all dating sites. Women have the pick of the bunch on dating sites, not men. If men get lucky on dating sites, then they really are very lucky, considering that the percentages are stacked against them. I'm not making wild statements here or letting off steam, I read a dating expert's account of a survey she had made (sorry I can't remember her name) where the number of women on some dating sites was less than 20%, and on one of them it was as low as 9%. And that was in London, not in some rural backwater. Somewhere like London you would think was progressive, actually was not. So imagine that, a dating site where 91% of men are chasing 9% women? If you were a man and realised that the percentages were so uneven would you bother to join, even if it was free and allowing you to use all facilities? I would still hesitate as I value how much time I would put in - and waste - looking on the site. We are rating Muddy Matches here, and while I don't know how this site divides between men and women members, I would bet my bottom dollar that men make up the bulk here too. Despite my search for potential dates and visiting profiles regularly, as well as editing and refreshing my profile, I hardly receive anything in return and during the past 12 months I've only received messages from four women. I'm not a paid member but I used to be, and when I was paying I was hardly fairing any better. It was a waste of money.

May 26, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Abusive behaviour from a member…

When I first signed up with MM it was during the lockdown and had a lovely time chatting to different guys and one or two have remained lovely friends but recently a man messaged me and we chatted then exchanged numbers. He became controlling and even frightening, asking me for money etc and constantly moaning about his life and no job etc etc. I eventually blocked his phone so he proceeded to message me abuse via muddy! And they dd nothing! I reported him but they did nothing at all! Appalling. And I think he has done this to other women. His abuse was terrifying. Shame on you Muddy!

May 1, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dates are everywhere except over here.

I have been a member of Muddy Matches for seven years, and out of that a paid subscriber for 1 year, and that was in 2019-20. I have only had one woman to date on this site and a few others where I've chatted but got no further. Need I say, that I'm sooo disappointed?
I've read other reviews here stating that they find too few potential dates within their own designated distance which they are willing to travel. I too find that: I live in North Wales and despite it being a rural area and Muddy Matches being geared up chiefly for people who love the outdoors and the countryside, there are very few girls living in North Wales on it. During my seven years on the site, it has always been like this, never changes. Muddy Matches claim, or at least they used to, that they would amongst other things visit country shows and set up a stand. When I asked them a few years ago whether they would be present in the Royal Welsh Show that year - which incidentally is the largest annual agricultural show in the UK now - they said they weren't going, and that they had discontinued visits like this for a while (and it was pre-covid pandemic). So if they had discontinued doing show visits, then why were they still stating on their website that they still did, which was misleading. I haven't checked recently to see if they still state that they visit shows.
I have long lost believing that I will gain from being a paid member of Muddy Matches, it is no more date inducing for me now than viewing pictures in an art gallery. Viewing the women's photos is like that, just a gallery. If I've paid and the women whom I'm interested in are free members, I can't get through to them. So what advantages have I had after paying a membership? For that reason, and until it gets a higher number of North Wales based women, I won't pay to join again.

May 1, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Has worked great foe me

Have met several great ladies on MM and now have found one which has really clicked....so vetry pleased and here's hoping.

April 3, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's a good, easy, friendly dating website

It's a good website. No swiping for starters! Like-minded people. Perfect.

February 21, 2023
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Reply from Muddy Matches country life dating

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on Muddy Matches. As an independent dating site specialising in country singles, matching like-minded people is our bread and butter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A very underused site

A very underused site meaning the chances of meeting someone is actually quite low.

February 11, 2023
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Reply from Muddy Matches country life dating

Thanks for taking the time to reply Penny. We have over 300,000 active UK and Irish rural singles dating with us currently and enjoy many a success story; from farm weddings to the pitter patter of muddy boots.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible.

Absolutely terrible.
Have tried cancelling my subscription to no avail and now carnt even get on site to cancel subscription..No tel number to call.
Have just cancelled DVD through bank as they wont talk to you...
Absolutely a rip off..
Please avoid.

February 11, 2023
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Reply from Muddy Matches country life dating

Hi Jez. It is possible to cancel subscriptions without speaking to us. Whilst our number and email address are on the site, you can do it easily and quickly via the MY ACCOUNTS tab when logged in!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Found my prince

Easy to use site, everyone that messaged seemed normal and genuine. No messages that just wanted one thing, and I have found everything I was looking for in my Muddy Match, thank you !

November 20, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So happy to have found someone special on MM!

Happy to tell you that I have met and dated three lovely ladies using your web site. Okay, no's 1 & 2 didn't work out but it all ended amicably and no. 3 was all I was looking for and more.
Been together for nearly 4 months now and daily find new things we can share and enjoy.
I have no doubt that we are going to be together for the long term.
So happy to enter a new phase in my life with someone who is willing to share her interests with me and likewise, share mine.

January 1, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed

Very disappointed. Unable to 'read messages unless you are a subscriber' unable to send a message unless you are a subscriber

It would have been better to make this clear at the start instead of my wasted time to fill out a profile

And no, £71 is really not acceptable

November 24, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Profile Photos

I had only been on the site a week and found my match! The messaging process is simple and clear compared to the other sites I have used. It's easy to complete the profile page. The Muddy versus Townie application rating is really good. My own experience was textbook, I messaged him, he messaged back the following day, then the messages got longer, day 3 we exchanged phone numbers, then chatted for hours for 3 evenings running, then he suggested a day date to meet for coffee, the date lasted all day, we knew there was no doubt about a second date. It's been incredible we have totally and utterly fallen in love with each other. Can I just advise fellow MuddyMatches users, don't always rely on profile photos, some people are not photogenic, my match was a 100% better looking in real life. I'm glad I took a chance.

October 21, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Soul mate success story....

Two years ago after an end of a traumatic relationship I had no intention of finding something serious but wanted to engage with fellow rural / farming / out door individuals. Within a few days matches appeared with those like-minded thinkers. A trusted site, easy to use, excellent matching services. Not long after signing up I found my soul mate with an incredibly similar story to my own. Two years on, one farm now sold, livestock and equipment transported to the other farm and life is the best its been for years. Lots of fun days out, new experiences and plenty of laughs, all thanks to you guys. When I first stumbled across the site everyone laughed at me but it works, simple as that.....exceeded my expectations and restored my faith in romance and believing that your soul mate is out there somewhere.

September 23, 2022
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Reply from Muddy Matches country life dating

Thank you for leaving such a positive review, Emma. We believe the connections that are formed on Muddy Matches are always well grounded, and meaningful. We are so pleased you have found your soulmate.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed and concerned

Disappointed and concerned. Takes a lot of courage to join dating site, and you would like to think they have your back. Not this site. Man messaged me and persisted to even though it was early days, basically 3 days. I even made him aware I would be busy for few days and apologised in advance for this. No he messages very next day asking why not replied!!! Very intense.

I decided to “end” communications with him quite clear this man had “controlling” instinct. I did it politely and did not expect the nasty message back!!! Reported to Muddy Matches Customer services. They in my book could not care!!!! Refunded me fine but they should have removed the gentleman from the site!!!

August 17, 2022
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Reply from Muddy Matches country life dating

Thanks for your review. We have clear policies and escalation processes for each concern report. As a dating site, we have an obligation to provide a fair, open review of each case. Where we believe there is justified reason to remove profiles, we will absolutely do so in the spirit of member welfare and wellbeing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best dating site for those seeking a true connection

I genuinely think that Muddy Matches is the best dating site for anyone genuinely looking for love with a special someone who likes the outdoors.

I have used Muddy Matches on 2 occasions now and have met some wonderful people, it feels a lot less overwhelming then the very well known dating sites.

Very pleased to report that I have met a wonderful man on Muddy Matches and we can see a very bright & happy future together….thank you MM!

July 28, 2022
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Reply from Muddy Matches country life dating

Thank you for your kind review, Ruth. We wish you, and your muddy match, the best of futures together. Stay Muddy!

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