Frequently asked questions

Whatever feels true. A list of things you’re into, what you’re looking for, a reference only the right person will catch. Keep it light or go deep – either works. Just make it yours. For what to leave out, check our Community Guidelines.

Tap the blue shield on their profile or in the chat to open the Safety Toolkit and unmatch. Done. No explanation needed, no hard feelings required.

Two people both swipe right on each other, that’s a match. Simple as that.
What happens next is up to you.

It means someone liked you and you swiped left before you knew. It happens.
If you have Tinder Plus, you can rewind and see them again.

Set your preferences (gender, distance, orientation) and Tinder uses location-based technology to show you people nearby who match them. Swipe right to like, swipe left to pass. Match with someone who likes you back and start talking.

We take that seriously. Photo Verification lets members confirm they look like their photos, where verified profiles get a blue checkmark. We strongly recommend getting one. It looks good on your profile and helps keep the community safe.

Yes. Head to tinder.com and log in for the full desktop experience. Most features are available there.

Tinder is available in 190+ countries around the world. If you have access to the App Store or Google Play Store, you can download Tinder and start meeting people wherever you are. The Passport feature also lets you match in any location before you even arrive. So whether you’re travelling or just curious, you’re covered.

Tinder takes safety seriously. Photo Verification confirms members look like their photos — verified profiles get a blue checkmark. The Safety Toolkit is available in every match and conversation, giving you one-tap access to block, report, and unmatch at any time. Share My Date lets you send your date details and location to someone you trust before you go. ID Verification adds another layer of confidence that the person you’re talking to is who they say they are. And if something ever feels off, help is never more than a tap away. For more, visit our Safety Tips page.

You can delete your Tinder account at any time through the app settings. Go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and select ‘Delete Account’. Keep in mind that deleting your account is permanent: your matches, messages, and profile will be removed. If you just need a break, you can hide your profile instead without losing anything. For step-by-step help, visit our Support page.

Boost puts you at the top of profiles in your area for 30 minutes, giving you up to 10x more visibility. Look for the purple lightning bolt when you're ready to use it.

See who likes you, unlimited likes, rewind, Passport, weekly Super Likes, 1 monthly Boost, and an ad-free experience. Everything you need to really take control of your matches.

Look for the blue star on a profile. That’s a Super Like. Want to see everyone who’s Super Liked you without the guesswork? That’s what Gold is for.

Depends on what you’re looking for! Plus gives you freedom: unlimited likes, rewind, passport, no ads. Gold lets you see who already likes you. Platinum puts you at the front of the line with priority likes and the ability to message before matching. Start where you are and go from there.

If you want to find out the old-fashioned way, keep swiping and look for the blue star. If you’d rather just know, Gold shows you everyone who’s liked you,
Super Likes included.

55 billion matches say yes. We’ve built features to help you stand out and connect. The rest is up to you.

Anything can happen here. We’ve got the vows to prove it.