Frequently asked, honestly answered.

Yes. DateJim is a genuine, human-reviewed dating directory. The premise is a narrow joke — one first name — but the profiles are real people who go by Jim, and every listing is read by a moderator before it goes live.

Dating apps promised infinite choice. We decided one first name was plenty. It keeps the directory small, specific, and easy to review by hand.

Legal names don’t matter here — everyday usage does. James and Jimmy count if Jim is what people actually call you. If there’s a dispute, Jim’s closest buddy and mother must confirm.

Yes. Browsing the registry and sending a moderated introduction are free. Nothing is charged and nothing is sold.

Only approved, published profiles appear publicly, and only the fields meant for the directory are shown. Your private email address is never displayed. Anyone 18+ may browse.

Anyone 18+ can send a private, written introduction to a Jim. A moderator reviews the note before it can reach anyone, and your contact details stay private until an introduction is accepted.

Every published profile has a “Report this Jim” link, and signed-in Jims can report any introduction they receive. Reports go straight to the DateJim desk. A human reviews each one — nothing is taken down automatically.