Responsible Use

We review adult AI companion platforms. That comes with responsibilities we take seriously.

Age Requirement: 18+

All platforms we review require users to be 18 or older, and we only cover platforms that actually enforce this through registration verification. Adult AI companion platforms are not appropriate for minors, full stop.

If you're a parent, know that standard browser controls and device parental tools can restrict access to these sites.

These Are Entertainment Tools

AI companions are software. They're designed to simulate emotional engagement convincingly — that's the point — but they're not real relationships. Healthy use means enjoying what they're genuinely good at (companionship, creative roleplay, no-judgment interaction) while maintaining real human connections.

Watch for these signals that usage may be affecting wellbeing:

Preferring AI interaction to real social contact
Anxiety when the platform is unavailable
Avoiding real-life challenges by retreating to AI conversations
Neglecting relationships, work, or self-care

If any of these resonate, that's worth taking seriously. A conversation with a therapist or counselor is the right next step, not more AI interaction.

Content Standards We Require

For platforms to receive coverage on this site:

Zero tolerance for minor character depiction
Active 18+ age verification at registration
Compliance with 18 U.S.C. 2257 for adult content platforms
User reporting tools for guideline violations

These are minimum bars, not optional.

AI companion platforms collect more personal data than typical apps: conversation content, behavioral patterns, payment info. Before registering anywhere:

Read the privacy policy with actual attention to data retention periods
GirlfriendGPT keeps data for 6 years post-deletion — we document this because it matters
Use a dedicated email and unique password
Know what you're agreeing to

Mental Health Resources

If AI use is causing distress or you need to talk to someone:

SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Both are free. No appointment needed.

Our Disclosures

We earn affiliate commissions. We document it. This doesn't change what safety concerns we publish, what ratings platforms receive, or what risks we flag. See our ➜ about page for the full picture.

Updated May 2026.