SugarDaddyMeet is a real, long-running dating business with mandatory selfie verification, but its public reputation is poor and its price has risen sharply. Whether it is worth your time depends less on whether the company exists and more on how much bot and scam traffic you are prepared to filter out.
The short answer
SugarDaddyMeet has operated since 2007 and is run, according to third-party sources, by SuccessfulMatch from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It is not a fake storefront. But its Trustpilot score sits at 1.6 out of 5, reviewers repeatedly describe bots and scammers, and several 2025–2026 reviews report the monthly Premium price rising from $50 to $140–160.
What we verified
| Signal | What the record shows | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | SuccessfulMatch, per third parties; Trustpilot company info lists 10 - 8707 Dufferin St, Suite 160, Vaughan, Ontario | datingscout.com, trustpilot.com |
| Founded | 2007 | datingscout.com |
| Trustpilot | 1.6/5 from 69 reviews; 23% are 5-star | trustpilot.com |
| BBB | No profile located (Canadian operator) | Searches |
| Verification | Mandatory AI selfie liveness check for all new and existing users since March 2025, cross-checked against profile photos | finance.yahoo.com |
| Member count | Company claims 8 million+ users worldwide; DatingScout estimates 600,000–2 million registered and 7,500 daily logins | finance.yahoo.com, datingscout.com |
| Breaches, lawsuits, regulator action | None found | Searches |
| Apps | Android app listed as "SDM: Sweet & Discreet Meet"; iOS availability unconfirmed | play.google.com |
All checks made on September 30, 2026.
Two caveats on that table. The 8 million figure comes only from a company press release, and no one has audited it. And the "Certified Sugar Daddy" income check — described by some third-party sites as proof of more than $200,000 a year in income or more than $1 million in assets — is not mentioned by DatingScout, so we treat its process and cost as unverified.
What users complain about most
- Price increases without a visible product change. Multiple Trustpilot reviewers from November 2025 to September 2026 report monthly Premium rising from $50 to $140–160 (AUD 230 in Australia). One reviewer put it as "2016 $70.00 AUD a Month. 2026 $230.00 AUD".
- Bots and scammers. Reviewers describe online-only profiles, accounts asking for money upfront, and fake-looking activity.
- A small active pool. One third-party review describes only around 20–25 responsive profiles.
- Reports that go nowhere. Users say profiles they reported stayed active.
- Escorts and content sellers, plus complaints of non-payment after meetings.
The company has replied to some of the pricing reviews, pointing to the cost of operations, moderation, safety review, hands-on dating support and regional pricing. The full breakdown is on our SugarDaddyMeet pricing page.
Red flags and how to protect yourself
The mandatory liveness check means a real person passed a selfie test at some point. It does not prove that person is who they say they are, that they are wealthy, or that their intentions are good. Treat the verified badge as a floor, not a guarantee.
Practical rules:
- Never send money, gift cards or "verification fees" to anyone you meet on the site. Upfront-money requests are one of the most-cited complaints.
- Keep chat on the platform until you have confirmed the person on a video call.
- Be wary of online-only arrangements that never move toward a real meeting.
- Check the renewal date. Memberships auto-renew at the same price and duration unless you cancel in settings or through the app store, and payment is taken upfront in full.
- Screenshot your plan and price at checkout. The price you see may differ by region and from what review sites list.
Our general guide on how to spot a fake sugar daddy covers the usual scripts in more detail.
Who it suits — and who should skip it
SugarDaddyMeet may suit people who value the mandatory selfie check and who are willing to spend time screening. Free members can reply to Premium members, send up to 50 winks a day and request private albums, so it is possible to test the pool before paying. Initiating messages requires Premium.
Skip it if you are price-sensitive, if you expect a large and active local pool, or if you want a verified-income guarantee. If those matter to you, compare the options on our SugarDaddyMeet alternatives list.
FAQ
Is SugarDaddyMeet a scam?
The company is real and has operated since 2007, and no data breach, lawsuit or regulator action turned up in our searches. The risk is on the platform: reviewers report bots, scammers and upfront-money requests from other members.
Does SugarDaddyMeet verify its users?
Yes, in one sense. Since March 2025 every new and existing user has had to pass an AI selfie liveness check matched to their profile photos. That confirms a live face, not identity, income or intent.
How much does SugarDaddyMeet cost now?
Review sites still list $50 a month, but Trustpilot reviewers from November 2025 to September 2026 report $140–160 a month, and the company has acknowledged repricing. The official price table was not accessible to us.
Is there a SugarDaddyMeet app?
An Android app called "SDM: Sweet & Discreet Meet" is listed on Google Play. Sources conflict on whether an iOS app exists, so we could not confirm it.