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26-week composite history
Metric breakdown
“Trust” measures transparency and accountability signals — published policies, DMCA/contact pages, domain history. It is not a guarantee of safety; use your own judgment and protection.
Features & pricing
- Free access
- Free access is limited — roughly 35% of the content is free to watch.
- Signup
- An account is required to use Ashley Madison.
- Mobile
- The mobile experience scores 92/100 in our tests.
Tracked in
Category performance
What the numbers mean
The current composite sits at 68.6, down modestly from a previous 70.3. Over the trailing 26 weeks the index ranged from a low of 68.5 to a high of 71.9, so today's reading is near the bottom of a fairly tight band. This is gradual softening, not a collapse — the platform has been remarkably stable in our tracking.
The scoring engine is carried by experience metrics. Mobile UX is a directly measured 92/100, ad level is 0 of 3 (a perfect 100 on category ad-quietness), and popularity is 75/100. Those are the pillars holding the score up.
Its single tracked category is Hookup & dating, where it ranks #7 of 27 with a category score of 73.6. Notably that category score sits above the overall index, which tells you the drag comes from cross-cutting factors — chiefly a mid-range trust figure of 49/100 and a mandatory-signup access model — rather than from category performance.
In short: users are getting a fast, clean, phone-first product from an active platform, and the score reflects a good-but-not-great overall profile once trust and access friction are priced in.
Confidence & data notes
Some metrics here are measured, others estimated — treat them accordingly. Mobile (95% confidence) and ad level (95%) are observed in our browser test on Aug 10, 2026, and popularity (85%) and library (85%) are derived from strong signals. These are the load-bearing numbers.
Quality, freshness and player sit at 45% confidence, and freeShare (60%) and signup level (60%) are estimates.
The trust score of 49/100 measures transparency and accountability signals — policy, contact and DMCA presence, domain history — not safety. A middling trust figure is not a warning about your personal safety, and a high one would not be a safety guarantee. We also have no launch year or archive snapshot, so no age or founding claim is made.
How much of Ashley Madison is free?
Approximately 35 percent of Ashley Madison is available without payment, giving new users room to browse and test key functions. Moving beyond that free share usually means opening a paid account. The platform keeps advertising extremely low. Confirm subscription costs directly on the site.
Is Ashley Madison trustworthy?
Ashley Madison operates with visible transparency signals that support a legitimacy assessment, but those signals do not constitute any promise of guaranteed safety. Users should read the terms, privacy policy, and account rules on ashleymadison.com carefully. Comparing the service with established alternatives adds another useful layer of due diligence.
What are good Ashley Madison alternatives?
Four frequently mentioned alternatives to Ashley Madison are SwingersDateClub, Heated Affairs, Fling.com, and FetLife. Each caters to adults interested in discreet or specialty dating communities and brings its own mix of free access and paid features. Side-by-side comparison helps you decide which platform feels right.
FAQ
What does the 67.9 Verdict Index mean?
It's a composite score out of 100 blending experience, audience, trust and access signals. At ~68 it indicates a solid, above-average platform that isn't top-tier.
Why did the score drop from 70.3 to 68.6?
A mild, gradual decline within a tight 26-week band (68.5–71.9). It reflects normal drift rather than any specific event.
Which numbers are most reliable?
Mobile (95%) and ad level (95%) are directly measured; popularity and library are derived at 85%. Quality, freshness and player are lower-confidence estimates at 45%.
How often is this updated?
This snapshot is dated Aug 10, 2026, and we track a rolling 26-week window, so figures refresh over that period.
