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LOS ANGELES, JUNE 22, 2021 - With more than 65 billion matches created worldwide, Tinder is the world’s most popular app for sparking connections with new people. Starting today, Tinder is...

LOS ANGELES - June 4, 2021 — Whether it’s a former flame, a cousin, or a colleague, just about everyone has a personal connection they’d rather not run into when dipping their toe in the...

LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2021 - Tinder and The White House are helping Gen Z get vaccinated ahead of a summer to remember. A recent survey showed that more than half of Gen Z are only interested in...

LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2021 – Tinder is rolling out Are You Sure? (AYS?), a first-of-its-kind feature in the dating space that is reducing harassment in the app. AYS? has already reduced...

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2021 - You know what a vibe is: that feeling about someone that hits instantly after they reveal they’re a Scorpio rising or have a plan to get vaccinated. In 2020, Gen Z...

LOS ANGELES - April 19, 2021 — Tinder has found that Gen Z is connecting over much more than shared hobbies and popular streaming shows. From cute outdoor dates like picnics and hikes, to a...

LOS ANGELES - April 14, 2021 — While international vacations are on pause, millions of daters are taking flight with Tinder’s Passport. Yet, 76% of members using Passport are making matches in...

LOS ANGELES, Calif., APRIL 12, 2021 - Today, Tinder announced that George Felix has been named as Chief Marketing Officer where he will oversee the global brand vision, strategy and operations. He...

Los Angeles, Calif. - April 9, 2021 — Tinder has been named to Comparably’s 2021 Best Workplaces in Los Angeles list. The annual award is based on aggregate responses from current employees...

LOS ANGELES - March 31, 2021 — After one pandemic-filled trip around the sun Tinder members everywhere will be able to pack their imaginary bags and escape to a different reality. Starting...

This past year, as social distancing became the new normal, it was a tough time to be single. Many places young people used to go to connect with others were closed, but their need for human...

LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO - March 22, 2021 - Tinder and Lyft announce a first-of-its kind partnership focused on helping their shared customers ease into making new connections IRL again. The...

LOS ANGELES - March 16, 2021 — We’re THIS close to getting back to what could possibly become the flirtiest years of our lives. Normality is on the horizon and Gen Z is ready to vibe check...

DALLAS, TX & NEW YORK, NY -- Mar. 15, 2021 -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), Tinder’s parent company, announced today that it has made a significant contribution to Garbo -- a female-founded,...

Every day, people around the world trust Tinder to introduce them to new people. With this comes an essential responsibility, and the app is constantly evolving to help make every experience feel...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2021 —Tinder, the world’s most popular app for meeting new people, has achieved certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS) under the ISO/IEC...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2021 — Tinder has been named to Built In’s 2021 Best Places To Work Awards in the following categories: Best Places to Work (LA + SF); Best Midsize Companies to Work For...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2020 — A year after they first appeared on smartphone keyboards all over the world, interracial couple emojis are going from group chats to the hallowed halls of Cooper...

Los Angeles - December 9, 2020 - Being yourself when dating and meeting new people has never been easy, but 2020 took that to a whole new level. In fact, a recent Tinder study found that 57% of...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2020 — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), Tinder’s parent company, today announced a partnership with RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, to work...

LOS ANGELES, Dec 7, 2020 — 2020 might have felt like a dumpster fire, but Tinder members didn’t write it off. In an unprecedented year, when faced with new obstacles, Tinder members adapted...

Our team is constantly working to make Tinder a safer and more trusted place to meet new people. And while our team usually operates a bit more behind-the-scenes, we recognize that providing...

LOS ANGELES, October 2, 2020 – Today, Tinder is rolling out its Election Center, where members can easily access a suite of helpful voter turnout tools

LOS ANGELES, September 23, 2020 – With half of Tinder members in Gen Z, 2020 marks the first time many of them will have the opportunity to cast their ballot in a presidential election. Starting...

Los Angeles, September 4, 2020 - On September 12th at 10 a.m., Tinder® will make its Swipe Night event available again in the United States to coincide with the event’s global launch. Swipe...

COVID got us to open up. The combination of being stuck at home and the fact that we were all going through the same thing at the same time led folks on Tinder to get chattier than ever. Globally,...

San Mateo, Calif. – August 3, 2020 – Today SurveyMonkey announced that 23andMe, Age of Learning (creator of ABCmouse), Box, Chime, Eventbrite, Genesys, Headspace, Intuit, Leaf Group,...

Match Group today announced that Jim Lanzone has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at the company's flagship brand, Tinder. Lanzone has served in various roles at CBS Corporation including...

With happy hours, concerts and coffee catch-ups becoming virtual by default over these past few months, our team had a lot of questions about how we could help our...

In this crazy time, people are feeling a potent mix of anxious and lonely. Globally more members are swiping right on someone new, having more conversations overall, and those conversations are lasting longer.

These are challenging times. And while it is not a moment to be meeting matches in person, we recognize that Tinder - a platform that is about connection - can play an important role as people...

In this challenging time, we see Tinder members finding new ways to connect. Starting next week we will make our Passport feature, which allows you to connect with anyone, anywhere in the world, available for free to all members through April 30th.

A message from Tinder: We’ve decided not to launch the Swipe Night series around the world this weekend. We were excited to bring this innovation to our members outside of the US, but given the...

Tinder has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. Tinder was included in the Video category for its latest innovation, Swipe Night, a first-of-its-kind, interactive experience that gave Gen Z plenty of ways to break the ice on Tinder.

WASHINGTON D.C. March 5, 2020 – It’s On Us, a national organization combatting campus sexual assault by activating the largest grassroots student network of its kind, and Tinder, the world’s...

When I zoom out on culture and think about representation in media, as a director I’m especially interested in what’s not there. Black History Month is both a time to reflect on where we’ve...

Tinder today announced a slate of new features using cutting edge technology dedicated to safety. These include an integration with personal safety app Noonlight,...

Introducing The Year In Swipe – a look at the biggest and most talked about topics for Gen Z in all of 2019. This isn’t your average ‘year in review’ wrap report, but a deep dive into the...

At Tinder, we're always working to make it easier to connect with new people. And, as I begin my third year as CEO, I want to acknowledge that using our app hasn’t always been easy for everyone....

On October 6 at 6:00 p.m. local time in the U.S., Tinder® will launch Swipe Night-- a first-of-its-kind, original interactive adventure that represents a whole new way to match. The Swipe Night...

We're officially turning the Lite on. Starting today, members in Vietnam can download Tinder Lite: the smallest (taking up 25x less space on your phone), fastest (25 percent speedier, btw) and most...

It’s no secret that we believe everyone has the right to live how they want to live and love who they want to love. And while there are still efforts to protect our freedoms from LGBTQ...

Let’s support the Equality Act and put an end to LGBTQ+ discrimination. We believe everyone has the right to live how they want to live and love who they want to love.

Sometimes you need a makeover to glow up and friends to help you do it. That’s why we partnered up with GLAAD to introduce a new feature that will help members of our community truly shine and...

UPDATE: Festival Mode is now rolling out on Tinder in India and Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Pune, is joining the Tinder Tour. Members will now have access to the Bacardi NH7 Weekender badge until 10...

Let’s rock this. Maybe this isn’t your first rodeo — it certainly isn’t ours, but it’s a new year, new you, and a new payoff that even your most lucid dreams couldn’t imagine. With...

We’re constantly asked about Tinder’s algorithm. How are recommended profiles ordered, and why? Is there a way to game the system to get more matches? And is there really something called an...

We’re excited to announce some new initiatives in celebration of International Women’s Day - that will extend far beyond today. Tinder connects the community to good causes. While we want to...

It’s time to find your vacay-bae. We see you. You’ve mentally left the semester behind, and to prove it: You’re wearing floaties to study sessions, and passing midterms with one finger on...

2018 was an eye-opener for us all. Avocados make their way into the hearts and stomachs of citizens around the world. Engineers are the new It girls. The Aussies can’t stop surfing. And the...

Let’s get this party started. There are times when activity on Tinder naturally surges — you never know what could happen, you just know you don’t want to miss out. Swipe Surge is no...

We’re fueling the fire. The most heated moments of college football just got hotter. For one week only, we’ll be giving registered Tinder U students the opportunity to scope out the...

This isn’t your average Tuesday, and these aren’t your average elections. We’ve spent the last year rallying, speaking out, calling our representatives, and demanding action — but the time...

And it’s just plain rude not to look. Tinder is a place for meeting new people, having new experiences, and trying new things. We get it, navigating meeting new people is challenging. We embrace...

And it’s making no apologies. As the dating app with the largest community of singles, Tinder has a front-row seat to what’s trending in dating culture. It’s no secret that the attitudes and...

Voting is your right (and it’s time to get righteous). One vote equals one voice and now’s the time to speak up. So gather your friends and keep fighting the good fight — whether it’s for...

Tinder (NASDAQ: MTCH), the world's most popular app for meeting new people, today announced that Jenny Campbell has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. With more than 20 years of...

Earn your swipe cred. Get ready for the best semester of your life. Tinder U is a new feature that makes it easier to connect with other students around you - putting their profiles first as you...

Breaking the ice has never been easier. We know it’s not always easy to express yourself with just words. That’s why we’ve taken the necessary steps to let you be you, because being witty,...

Show your love for emojis and support interracial couples ❤️There’s no question that the universal language of the digital age are emojis. It’s how we green-light plans, how we call you...

Swipe on featured profiles of the day - picked just for you. We know there’s plenty of fish in the sea, but let’s be honest, you want to zero in on the ones that suit your taste and are most...

We all know your swipes are your business. We respect the trust you’ve given us because let’s face it, swiping is a private matter. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and the...

Find common ground. You love a good dive bar. You have a passion for spin class. You know where to find the best ramen in town. That says a lot about you. Now you can swipe on others who are into...

Can’t stop. Won’t stop. It all started with the swipe—that fun, simple movement that changed the way people meet. Now we’ve got a whole new experience that’s really going to set your...

The world's most popular app for meeting new people, Tinder, has teamed up with renowned author, political commentator and progressive activist, Sally Kohn, for the release of her new book, "The...

We’ve got work to do. This has been a year of marches. Of voices being heard. Of justice and outcries and coming together. Women are uniting in the fight for equal pay, equal treatment, and...

Emojis are the universal language of the digital age. We use them to show our emotions, to give clarity and context to our conversations, and to represent the world around us. It may seem like...

Valentine's Day just got a lot sweeter for a handful of lucky Tinder fans, thanks to the help of three-time Grammy® Award winner and judge on NBC's The Voice, Adam Levine. Tinder, the world's...

Welcome to the world beyond the swipe. Feed brings your matches to life by delivering a visual and interactive experience that helps you spark conversation with the people you want to meet most. It’

Welcome to a clean new design, inside and out. Over the past few months, we’ve been hard at work refreshing the member experience. Today, we’re excited to start rolling out a more seamless way...

Get the gold treatment. We know you. You live in a world where every moment counts—where speed equals success, you’re always on the go, and you can’t let anything slow you down. Especially...

Show your Tinder Pride and we may swipe you down the aisle. In celebration of Pride this summer, we’re giving away a dream wedding to one of Tinder’s greatest success stories. There are...

Hold the phone. Now you can swipe from any browser, on any device, anywhere in the world. For many of us, Tinder has always been nearby—in your pocket, on your nightstand, or quietly racking up...

Swipe Right on sisterhood. All around the world, women are bucking societal norms—they’re breaking down barriers, they’re breaking with tradition, and by doing so, they may even be breaking...

UPDATES: Following collaborative efforts with Transgender Victoria , we are releasing this update in Australia starting on March 1, 2018. After working with Transgender Europe, Inter-LGBT, FELGTB and

Goodbye guesswork. Hello right swipes. Tinder has your back. Starting today, we're implementing a brand new algorithm that maximizes your match potential. It's simple: Smart Photos alternates the...

Put yourself first. You’ve got people to meet and places to be. In fact, Tinder was designed with this in mind, providing you a simple, fun introduction to new people nearby so you can get out...

Introducing Tinder’s newest feature: music brought to you by Spotify. Now you can broadcast your Anthem from your profile, display and preview music clips from your top artists from Spotify, and...

Each day, 26 million new matches are made on Tinder around the world. With those new connections, come millions and millions of messages exchanged to get to know each another. But what if you want...

In just three years, more than 10 billion matches have been made around the world on Tinder. These matches have led to friends, dates, relationships, and everything in between. We believe that the...

Swipe up, up and away! We’re excited to give our members a new superpower, and a new way to swipe – UP. Introducing Super Like… We first launched in Australia just a few weeks ago, and the...

Tinder: it’s how people meet. Each day, 26 million matches are made on Tinder, and we do our best to keep those matches real — that’s why we're rolling out Verified Profiles. Starting today,...

You asked, we listened. We’ve made some exciting new changes to your Tinder profile including a slick, new Instagram integration and more common friends. Instagram Integration Tinder profiles...

Introducing Tinder Plus, a premium addition to the Tinder experience. With Tinder Plus we're giving our members access to their two most-requested features through Passport and Rewind, as well as...