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Jiayuan

1 countries

Marriage-MindedSeriousVerified Profiles

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China8/10

Jiayuan (世纪佳缘), founded in 2003, is China's largest and oldest marriage-oriented dating platform with more than 200 million registered users historically. It was listed on NASDAQ before going private and merging into the Baihe-Jiayuan group. The platform is explicitly aimed at users seeking marriage rather than casual dating, and is widely used by Chinese singles, their parents, and professional matchmakers. Jiayuan emphasizes identity verification, income and education checks, and compatibility filters such as hukou (household registration), property ownership, and zodiac.

Tags

Vibe

Marriage-MindedSerious

Feature

Verified ProfilesIn-Person Events

Style

Profile-Based

At a Glance

Countries

1

DateAtlas Score

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Price Range

$14.99 - $14.99

per month

Top Country

China

What Users Say

Jiayuan is a cornerstone of the Chinese marriage-market tech ecosystem. The user base skews 25-40 and is dominated by users who want marriage on a defined timeline, not casual dating. Verification is more thorough than most Western apps, with real-name identity, educational certificates, and optional income or property checks forming a credibility stack that Chinese users and their families expect. Filters that look unusual internationally, such as hukou location, only-child status, or property ownership, are load-bearing here because they map to real Chinese marriage-market concerns. The offline matchmaker integration is a genuine differentiator: users can escalate to human consultants and attend sponsored dating events. Downsides are widely reported. Scam and fake-profile complaints have been widely reported about Jiayuan over the years, and news media have reported high-profile fraud cases involving the platform. Premium-tier sales pressure is intense. The app UI is dense and Chinese-only in practice.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Largest Chinese marriage platform by registrations
  • Real-name and education verification
  • Hukou, property, and income filters relevant to Chinese market
  • Offline matchmaker consultants available
  • Sponsored in-person dating events
  • Deep integration with WeChat workflows
  • 20+ year operating history

Cons

  • Reported fraud and fake-profile incidents (per news media / public reports)
  • Aggressive premium sales follow-up
  • Mandarin-only in practice
  • Dense, dated UI
  • Not suited to casual or LGBTQ+ daters

Pricing

Jiayuan pricing breakdown

Detailed per-tier pricing with features for every subscription level is a DateAtlas Pro feature. Premium across the countries we track ranges from $14.99 to $14.99 per month.

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Jiayuan FAQ

Is Jiayuan free to use?
Jiayuan requires a paid subscription to access most of its core features. Premium pricing in the countries we track ranges from $14.99 to $14.99 per month, depending on local market.
Is Jiayuan safe?
Jiayuan averages a safety score of 7/10 on DateAtlas's safety scale across the 1 countries we track — a mid-range result by our methodology. This is DateAtlas's own editorial estimate based on the criteria in our methodology, not a guarantee of safety. Meet matches in public places and tell a friend where you're going. Jiayuan also offers profile verification, which can help reduce fake accounts.
Does Jiayuan have video chat?
Yes. Jiayuan supports in-app video calls so you can verify your match and have a conversation before meeting in person.
In how many countries does Jiayuan work?
Jiayuan is tracked by DateAtlas in 1 countries. The app's strongest market is China with a usage score of 8/10.
Is Jiayuan popular in China?
Yes. Jiayuan has a usage score of 8/10 in China, making it one of the most-used dating apps in the country.
What kind of dating is Jiayuan best for?
Based on its feature set and audience, Jiayuan is best described as: Marriage-Minded, Serious, Verified Profiles, In-Person Events, Profile-Based. Pick it if those vibes match what you're looking for.
Does Jiayuan verify profiles?
Yes. Jiayuan supports photo or ID verification, which helps you spot real users and avoid catfishing scams.

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Country Coverage

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China8/107/10$14.99
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