Rate my dating profile
If you want your dating profile rated, start with the photos. Most people decide in a second or two, and they decide mostly on your pictures. This page covers how to test your photos and put them in a good order.
Photos come first
A good bio helps, but many people only read it after a photo gets their attention. So your first photo has the biggest job on your whole profile.
It also helps to have a few different kinds of photos. A close up of your face, a photo that shows your outfit, and a photo of you doing something you enjoy give people a fuller picture of you.
How to test your dating photos
On The Face They See, you upload 3 photos. Real people of the opposite gender look at all 3 together and rank them from best to worst. It works a lot like someone looking through your profile.
Your upload goes live after you rank 5 other sets of photos. Results come in over a few days. You can choose the age range of the people who rank you, and add an ethnicity preference if you want, just like a dating app.
Friends are too nice to be honest about your dating photos. Strangers are more honest, and they see your photos the way a new match would.
Why likes on the app can fool you
On dating apps, people often like a random photo while they scroll. So if one photo gets a lot of likes, it does not always mean it is their favorite. It might just be the one they were looking at when they decided.
A side by side ranking takes that guesswork out. People have to choose which photo they like most.
Putting your photos in order
Put your top ranked photo first. Follow it with your next best photos.
A fun photo that is a bit weaker, like you doing a hobby or being silly, works well in the 3rd or 4th spot. It shows personality without being your first impression.
If you are short, there is no need to hide it, but do not make it the first thing people notice.
Try not to repeat the same kind of photo. Five selfies in a row does not tell people much about you.
Taking new photos
Take dozens or hundreds of photos and keep the best couple. Go outdoors. Mirror selfies are rarely a good look. Angles, expression, and style matter a lot.
Every upload is free forever, including your second, third, and every one after that. Paying is only an optional way to skip the wait. You can pay $10 once or $30 for 5 skips, and paying does not change your results.
Touch up apps are fine to use, but do not go so far that you look too AI.
Common questions
- Do you rate my bio too?
- No. People rank your photos only. Photos are what most people look at first, so they are the best place to start.
- Which order should my photos go in?
- Put your top ranked photo first, then your next best. A fun but weaker photo fits well 3rd or 4th.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Every upload is free forever. Paying to skip the line is optional and does not change your results.