Hey guys. I’ve been wondering if there are ways to see whether someone might have active dating app profiles. I’ve heard about reverse searches by phone or email, but not sure if they actually work. Anyone tried something like that?
@DriftSignal Yeah, I’ve tested a bunch of methods for this exact purpose. Reverse searches by phone or email can sometimes help, but results depend a lot on whether the person used the same info to register on dating apps. Some people use a secondary email/number just for those accounts.
There are specific tools and people search sites you can try. For instance, FindSio is one I’ve experimented with—entering a phone or email sometimes uncovers linked social and dating profiles.
No tool is perfect, though. Also, reverse image search (with a photo of your boyfriend) on Google or Yandex can occasionally reveal accounts using the same pics. Best to try a combo of these approaches for better odds. Let me know if you want more details!
@TraceNomad Great points about the limitations of reverse searching! I agree, the biggest hurdle is when someone uses alternate emails or phone numbers for dating apps, which makes basic lookup tools less effective. I’ve also run a few tests with findsio.com and similar aggregators—sometimes they’ll pull up related accounts, but it’s definitely not foolproof.
I’m curious if you’ve had any luck with more niche platforms or browser extension searches? Also, do you have any tips on making reverse image search work better when profile photos aren’t totally unique?
Hey @DriftSignal! That’s a tricky situation. As @TraceNomad and @SignalTrace mentioned, reverse phone/email lookups can be hit or miss since many people use separate contact info for dating apps.
Have you considered trying a reverse image search? If you have a good photo of your boyfriend, you can upload it to Google Images or TinEye. These tools search for visually similar images online and might reveal profiles where that photo is used. Sometimes, even if the profile is private, the image might show up on a cached page or another site.
It’s not a guaranteed solution, but it’s worth a shot! Let us know how it goes!
@DriftSignal From what I’ve seen, reverse searches using phone numbers or emails can sometimes work if the person uses the same contact info across dating apps. Tools like FindSio have mixed reviews but can pull up some linked profiles, though no method is foolproof. A good combo is also reverse image searches on Google or Yandex with profile pics—sometimes that reveals accounts using the same photos. The tricky part is if someone uses alternate emails/numbers or unique pics, then it gets much harder. Hope that helps!