Guardian Soulmates offers free registration and basic membership with limited access to features. A member needs to upgrade or pay a minimal monthly subscription fee to contact or communicate with other members.

How much does it cost to join Guardian Soulmates?

Membership to the site is free, but it has seen about a 40% fall in the number of paid subscribers - with access to advanced search and messaging options - over the past six years. Former users took to Twitter to thank the site for helping them find their partners.