Shaadi.com review
Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Shaadi.com suits adults in India looking for a marriage-focused service rather than a casual hookup site, and it pairs a free profile with paid conversations. The member base stands at 35 million members, 8 million marriages (2026), with a mature niche focus and a founding year of 1996.
Key facts
- Best for
- Adults seeking a marriage-focused service where browsing and a profile are free.
- What is free
- Free profile, browse, send interests; chats paid (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Profile verification
- Blue tick and selfie verification on profiles (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience focus
- Indian brides and grooms seeking marriage (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Plans
- 3, 6, 12 months; Gold, Diamond, Platinum (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Members
- 35 million members, 8 million marriages (2026) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Credit system
- Contact credits carried over only if renewed within 7 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Renewal and cancelling
- No refund on termination; 50% pro-rata if company ceases (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Privacy and data
- Data not sold; stored in India and US; ISO 27001 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- App store rating
- Google Play 4.4/5, 481K reviews, 10M+ downloads, 2026-09-26 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Categories
- Mature (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- People Interactive (India) Private Limited (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- India (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1996 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free
- Features
- Mobile app, Verified profiles
- Official website
- shaadi.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Profile creation, browsing and sending interests are covered by Free profile, browse, send interests; chats paid
- Blue tick and selfie verification appear on profiles as Blue tick and selfie verification on profiles
- Support reaches email, phone and help centre
- The audience focus is Indian brides and grooms seeking marriage
Cons
- Chats are not part of the free tier, as Free profile, browse, send interests; chats paid covers a profile, browsing and sending interests, with chats paid
- On termination the published terms give a pro-rata share only if the company ceases, per No refund on termination; 50% pro-rata if company ceases
- Contact credits carry over only on renewal inside the window set by Contact credits carried over only if renewed within 7 days
Who it suits
- Adults who want a marriage service with a large Indian member base
- People who want to browse and send interests at no cost
- Readers who value phone and help centre support
Who should look elsewhere
- Adults after a casual hookup site, since the audience focus is Indian brides and grooms seeking marriage
- People who want unlimited chat for free, because Free profile, browse, send interests; chats paid puts chats behind payment
What is free and what costs
Free access covers a profile, browsing and sending interests, while chats sit behind a paid plan. Paid membership runs in 3, 6, 12 months; Gold, Diamond, Platinum. Contact credits are handled on their own terms: Contact credits carried over only if renewed within 7 days. For comparison, the free access listed on the alternative listings differs, with signup and browsing free on Senior.dk Dating, registration and a first message free on EroFantasie, and forum use free of charge on BDSM-baari.
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Where Shaadi.com is available
- Available
- Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What can I use on Shaadi.com without paying?+
Free access covers a profile, browsing and sending interests. Chats sit behind a paid membership, so conversations need a plan. The paid tiers listed are 3, 6, 12 months; Gold, Diamond, Platinum.
How are profiles verified?+
Verification appears on profiles through Blue tick and selfie verification on profiles, which describes a blue tick and a selfie check. The feature set lists verified profiles alongside the app in app and verified profiles.
Who is Shaadi.com aimed at?+
The audience focus is Indian brides and grooms seeking marriage. The niche is listed as mature in mature, and the member base is 35 million members, 8 million marriages (2026).
Where is my data stored and is it sold?+
Data is not sold, and storage sits in India and the US with ISO 27001 certification, according to Data not sold; stored in India and US; ISO 27001. The company behind the service is named in People Interactive (India) Private Limited.
What happens if I cancel my paid plan?+
The terms on termination are set out in No refund on termination; 50% pro-rata if company ceases, which give a pro-rata share only if the company ceases. Renewal terms are separate, as Contact credits carried over only if renewed within 7 days describes.
Which devices can I use?+
An app is listed in app and verified profiles, and the store listing gives an app rating of Google Play 4.4/5, 481K reviews, 10M+ downloads, 2026-09-26. The service is based in India, as IN shows.
How can I reach support?+
Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering email, phone and a help centre. The company is registered as People Interactive (India) Private Limited and has been operating since 1996.
Is there a membership charge at all?+
A free model is listed in free and Free profile, browse, send interests; chats paid sets out what that covers. Paid durations run in 3, 6, 12 months; Gold, Diamond, Platinum, so the cost depends on the tier and term chosen.
Sources
- play.google.com/store/apps/details checked September 26, 2026
Backs: App store rating, Audience focus, Features, Founded, Headquarters, Members, Pricing model, Categories, Support channels, Profile verification
“4.4 star 481K reviews; updated on Sep 24, 2026”
- shaadi.com/info/customer-relations/faq/membership checked September 26, 2026
Backs: What is free, Plans
“Registration on Shaadi.com is FREE !!. For absolutely no cost, you can register and create your Profile.”
- shaadi.com/info/privacy checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Privacy and data
“We do not sell your personal data. Personal data may be stored and processed in India and the United States”
- shaadi.com/info/terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Renewal and cancelling, Credit system, Legal entity
“shall not be entitled to any refund of subscription or membership fees”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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Shaadi.com
Adults seeking a marriage-focused service where browsing and a profile are free.