Our Time Review

John Smith, Editor Overall Rating: 8.8 / 10

Overview

While dating websites are created for people who want to interact with one another whether to establish a casual or long-term relationship, build friendships, or seek companionship, many of them cater to younger audiences usually between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. Some websites, however, such as Elite Singles try to distinguish themselves from the others by gearing toward a particular group.

Our Time is one of them. It is one of the very few dating sites that are intended for seniors or those who are more than 50 years old. As to why such website exists, it explains that people at this age already have a different temperament and most definitely different need when it comes to companionship and relationship.

  • Popularity 4.3
  • Features 4.3
  • Value 4.5
  • Safety 4.5
  • Ease of Use 4.5
  • OVERALL RATING 4.4/5.0

Member Base

Member Base

Mature singles or men and women who are 50 years old and above

Although the website doesn’t provide any more details about the personality or background of their members, it’s believed that based on the age, a good number of the members are divorced or separated, as well as widowed. They already have either stable careers or good retirement and are presumed to be less anxious or worried about many things in life.

Visitors per Month

1.4 million

Our Time is one of the most popular dating websites for mature singles.

Gender Ratio

48% 52%

Our Time’s gender ratio is similar to that of other dating websites.

Pricing

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It is free to sign up in Our Time, and some of the features can be accessed without paying. However, to take advantage of all the features and functions, a subscription is necessary.

One-Month Subscription (Full Price) from $29.96 plus tax
Six-Month Subscription (Standard) from $90 plus tax
Six-Month Subscription (Best Value) from $107.76 plus tax

All these plans are charged a one-time payment. Standard and Best Value packages, on the other hand, significantly differ on the features that are available. While all of these packages offer full mobile access, only Value plan has options like message read notification and profile highlight.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Target market.It’s one of the websites that recognize the special needs and interests of seniors.
  • Openness.It is open for different types of relationships such as same sex, casual relationship, friendship, marriage, or companionship.
  • Easy sign-up. The sign-up process is quick while navigation can be easy, especially for those who are used to the Internet.
  • Cheap. The subscription rates are affordable.

Cons

  • Weak features..The website can benefit from more comprehensive features.
  • Possible mismatch. The lack of an in-depth personality test may reduce the chances of finding a compatible match quickly and easily.
  • Poor free membership. The available features for free membership are severely limited. For example, while users may be able to know if they received messages, they cannot view them unless they subscribe to any of the plans.

Features

  1. Connections. Under Connections, you should know members who have viewed and favorited (or tracking) your profile. You will also have a list of individuals who have sent you flirt messages and liked your photos.
  2. I'm Interested. This feature presents you with individual member profiles who may meet your preferences. You have the option to chat with him, click on his username to see his profile, know his age and address, and determine the last time the person was active. To see the other profiles, you need to click whether you find the person interesting or not. You can also filter the profiles that appear by scrolling down and choosing your preferred age and location.
  3. Chat. On the dashboard, you can find a list of people who are active in the chatroom. To send a message, click on the profile picture, which should also reveal a summary of the person’s profile. If you are not ready to chat, you can begin with a flirt message.
  4. Tokens. These work like Our Time’s currency, which you can use for other website features like Promote Me. Tokens are available in:
    • Best Value (280 tokens): $999
    • 110 tokens: $399
    • 25 tokens: $99
  5. Right now, tokens can be purchased using only major credit cards.
  6. Promote Me.It’s a feature that allows your profile to appear on top of search results. It is available for 20 tokens.
  7. Notify Me.The website alerts you when users you are interested in will log in over the next 7 days. This can be activated by paying 20 tokens.

Sign Up Process

In our opinion, Our Time probably has the simplest or the most straightforward sign-up process. It takes less than 3 minutes to complete, less if you’re already adept with the Internet. First, it asks you what type of people you’re searching (e.g., woman seeking men, man seeking women, etc.). Then it lets you upload a personal photo, although you can get it straight from Facebook. You are then asked to write a short description about yourself (1,250 characters maximum), and the system tries to match you up with a number of profiles. If there’s a person that interests you, you can tick their pictures and send a “flirt” message from a drop-down menu.

Member Diversity and Quality

User Base and Popularity

  • Monthly Visitors: 1.4 million
  • Male Users: 48%
  • Female Users: 52%

Age Bracket of Users

  • 18 – 24: 16%
  • 25 – 34: 22%
  • 35 – 44: 27%
  • 45 – 54: 21%
  • 55 and up: 13%

Ethnicity

  • Caucasian: 77%
  • African American: 9%
  • Hispanic: 9%
  • Asian: 4%
  • Others: 1%

Educational Level

  • Graduate Degree: 17%
  • Bachelor’s Degree: 42%
  • High School level: 41%

Success Rate

We cannot provide comprehensive statistics on the success of Our Time, but you can browse through the different testimonials of many of its members. We can surmise that since it’s able to maintain its status in its niche—that is, the biggest dating site for mature individuals—it is able to achieve its intention for its members.

Safety and Security

It doesn’t have as much safety features and functions as other dating websites, but it conducts verification of accounts as well as provides safety tips right on its homepage to remind users on what to do especially during offline dates.

Ease of Use

The dashboard is composed of three main columns. On the most left-hand-side, you can see different features of the website such as Connections, Who I Like, and Search Profiles. In the middle are the various profiles or matches while the right-hand side includes your profile, messages, views, flirts, and people who are available for chat. Above are menus like Inbox, Search, Matches, Tokens, and Settings. The entire page is well laid out, although it can sometimes appear cluttered with the different boxes and colors.

The Bottom Line

Our Time succeeds in its desire to not only acknowledge but also allow mature singles to connect and find people who share their interests, personality, lifestyle, and relationship objective. The simple design of the interface and the quick signup process make it even more appealing to you, not to mention packages cheap when compared with competitors. However, you may find the features lacking, and the threat of dealing with fake profiles requires assurance of safety and security from the website’s creators.

8.8
Overall Rating
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