How does matching work?
Quick answer: Zoosk suggests members using your profile information, match preferences, shared interests and compatibility indicators once your profile is complete.
- Complete your profile and add photos for better recommendations.
- Adjust Search filters to change which profiles appear.
- Switch between the standard view and Explore on Search.
- Browse Carousel for members outside your selected filters.
- Inactive profiles may be filtered from your recommendations.
Update your Filters on the Search page to change the profiles shown.
Once you've completed your profile, Zoosk begins suggesting members based on your profile information, preferences, and compatibility factors. The more complete your profile is, the better we can recommend potential matches.
Your matches are based on a combination of factors, including:
- Your profile information
- Your match preferences
- Shared interests and values
- Compatibility indicators
To help provide a better experience, inactive profiles may be filtered from your match recommendations.
Ways to discover matches
Zoosk offers different ways to discover potential matches.
Search
The profiles you see in Search are based on the filters and preferences you've selected. Adjusting your filters will change the profiles shown in your results.
Choosing your Search view
On the Search page you can switch between the standard view and Explore using the toggle at the top. Explore shows more members at once, each with their photo, name, age, and any interests you have in common.
Switching views changes how your suggestions are displayed, not who is suggested — your Filters stay available in both. See What is Explore and how do I use it?
Carousel
The profiles shown in Carousel may not always match your selected filters exactly. Carousel is designed to introduce you to a wider variety of potential matches, including members who may fall just outside your preferences.
Sometimes a great connection can come from someone you might not have otherwise discovered, so Carousel helps you explore additional match opportunities beyond your search criteria.
How can I improve my matches?
To receive the most relevant match recommendations:
- Complete your profile information.
- Add photos to your profile.
- Include your interests and preferences.
- Keep your profile up to date.
These details help us provide more accurate match recommendations.