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Cougar Dating Made Easy
Daily matches near you, private messages, chat rooms and free ID checks. Here's what every member gets, and what VIP adds.
- Free to join
- 18+ only
Joining Local Cougars takes a few minutes. You build a profile, say who you would like to meet and what you are looking for, and each day you get a fresh set of members near you who fit. You message the ones you like, at your own pace, on your phone or your computer. Here is everything a member gets, and what VIP and VIP Plus add.
On your phone, tablet or laptop
The site runs in any modern web browser. On a phone you can add it to your home screen, where it opens full screen like an installed app and copes when your signal drops. Native apps for iPhone and Android are offered in selected markets. Your messages, matches and settings are the same wherever you sign in, so a conversation started on the sofa carries on from the train.
A profile that shows who you are
Your profile is your photos, a short bio and what you are looking for, from casual fun to a relationship. Women usually say the age range they like; men usually say they are looking for an older woman. Be honest about both and the right people find you faster. As you use the site, badges appear on your profile: Verified once you pass the free ID check, and Chatterbox, Heartthrob and Most Popular as people respond to you. Our first date and profile tips show what works.
Matches chosen for you, every day
The matching looks at the age range you set, who you want to meet, how far away they are, how recently they were active, the kind of relationship you want, habits such as drinking and smoking, and your interests. For cougar dating, the age range does most of the work: a woman who wants men aged 25 to 35 sees men aged 25 to 35, and a man who wants a woman ten years older sees exactly that. The matching finds people worth a look. The first message is yours.
More than one-to-one messages
There is also a members' feed where people post photos and updates and comment on each other's, plus polls and quizzes. VIP members can join the members-only chat rooms and set up private group chats of up to 50 people, with free members welcome in them, which is a relaxed way to get to know a few people before meeting one.
Free, VIP and VIP Plus side by side
What each kind of membership gives you.
| Free | VIP | VIP Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join and build a full profile | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browse members and get daily matches | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Post to the feed, comment, join polls | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Messages | A limited number a day, plus replies to paid members | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Free ID check and profile validation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced search filters | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chat rooms and private group chats of up to 50 | No | Yes | Yes |
| See everyone who likes you, rewind swipes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Top of the match stack, priority for messages and likes | No | No | Yes |
| Exclusive matches | No | No | Yes |
| Profile boost and Super Match add-ons | No | No | Can be bought |
Want to be seen first?
VIP Plus puts your profile at the top of each potential match's daily suggestions, shows your messages and likes ahead of everyone else's, and opens a set of exclusive matches. Two extras can be bought on top: a profile boost, which shows you to every active member in your area for a while, and Super Match, a highlighted message your match always sees first and can reply to straight away.
Real people, checked
ID verification is free for every member and adds a badge to your profile. If you would rather not upload documents, a short live video check with a moderator does the same job, and our team can also validate a profile by hand. Every protection is listed on the safety page, every plan and price is on the pricing page, and our comparisons show how this sets Local Cougars apart from the big apps.
Anything else you would like to know?
Is there a Local Cougars app?
The site works in your phone's browser and can be saved to your home screen, where it behaves like an app. Native apps for iPhone and Android are offered in selected markets.
Can free members send messages?
Yes. A free account comes with a number of messages each day, and you can always read and reply to messages from VIP and VIP Plus members.
Can I search for a particular age range?
Yes. Set the ages you want in your preferences and your daily matches follow them. VIP adds advanced search filters by city and distance.
Do I have to verify my ID?
No, it is optional and free. A verified badge does make people more comfortable replying, so it is worth the few minutes.
Will people I know see me on the site?
Only if they are members too. Your profile shows your username and nearest town, and your real name and email are never shown.