Cougars Nearby Review - UPDATED Dec. 2024

First Impression

One of the main reasons we like this dating site is the decent first impression you get once you sign up for Cougars Nearby. While it is as basic as it gets, with simple features and quite a stripped down design, this site is very functional and works without any hiccups. Everything runs smoothly to ensure you have fun and find some cool people through this Tinder-like site.

Design and Functionality

There’s really not much to say about the design of Cougars Nearby. It’s very minimal, but not in a fancy way. The best way to describe it would be – simple and unpretentious. Everything is designed to make your experience as quick and efficient as possible and there aren’t many aesthetic elements or embellishments that might distract you from what you’re here to do, or, even worse, slow down the process.

If the design is simple, the navigation of the site is even simpler, which is always a good thing. The site shows you a potential match, and you decide whether you like them or not. If you like a person and they like you back, you can message for free. When you first sign up for Cougars Nearby, you will receive a message explaining in a simple yet detailed manner everything there is to know about how it all works.

Features

The most important feature of Cougars Nearby is the system of matches. The website shows you people in your area who are up for meeting someone. You can see their profiles, look at the pictures and read their short bio or taglines, in case they decided to write any. You can then decide whether you like them or not, by clicking or tapping an X or a heart underneath their picture, just like swiping left or right on Tinder.

You can customize your profile as you like, put several different pics and adjust the account settings as well, such as turning the notifications on and off or deactivating the account without deleting it permanently. Everything is customizable but on the other hand there aren’t too many options, which may be a good thing or a bad thing, depending how you look at it. You can also opt for a VIP status, which allows you extra privacy, boosts your profile so you get the best picks and even undo any swipes you might have regretted.

If you really want to get the best possible experience that the dating site offers, definitely check out their free mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.

Members

As a new and growing dating website, Cougars Nearby doesn’t have a humongous membership base, but it looks like it’s growing steadily so you can expect more and more members to come in every day.

However, this doesn’t mean there isn’t a great variety here. Whether we’re taking about cougars or cubs, there is something for everyone here. People obviously want to look their best when they are looking for a date, and this dating site is no exception. There are a lot of really good looking people here. And most importantly, there are no creeps, spammers or trolls. Most of the members look like decent, nice or legitimately cool people looking for a date or a friendship.

The site does a great job at presenting the people – it’s always very easy to find out where someone’s from, how old they are and to see their additional pictures. The pictures are generally clear so you pretty much know exactly what you’re getting.

Closing Word

For a new and growing website, Cougars Nearby is doing a pretty decent job at connecting you with local cougars or cougar lovers. The mobile app is the best way to go, since you never know when you might find the perfect match. The site has a desktop option too, if that’s something you prefer. All in all, a nice little website that still has room for growth but for now definitely looks promising.

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