How can I get OkCupid search to show only matches within 5 miles of me?

Question

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I'm using OkCupid, a free online-dating and friend-matching site. When I search for matches, OkCupid lets me filter the list of potential matches by proximity. But the closest proximity option is "within 25 miles of me". How can I search for matches who live within 5 miles of me?

Answer 1

• Click on the Matches button on the top navigation bar.
• Click on your web browser's location bar.
• Change the parameter which reads something like filter3=3,25 to filter3=3,5 (or, to select a distance other than 5 miles, enter a different number.)
• You're done. OkCupid's filtering options will continue to show you your old filters. But don't worry: your new filter is already working.