Tinder (app)

Tinder is an online dating and geosocial networking application launched in 2012.

After building a profile with a Meta login or cell phone number, users can swipe yes (right) or no (left) on potential romantic matches. On Tinder, users "swipe right" to like or "swipe left" to dislike other users' profiles, which include their photos, a short bio, and some of their interests. Tinder uses a "double opt-in" system, also called "matching", where two users must like each other before they can exchange messages. Chatting on Tinder is only available between two users who have swiped right on one another's profiles. The selections a user makes are not known to other users unless two users swipe right on each other's profiles. Once the user has matches, they can send personal photos, called "Tinder Moments", to all matches at once, allowing each match to like the photos. The site also has verified profiles for public figures, so that celebrities and other public figures can verify their identities.

The app is available in 190 countries and 45 languages.

The monetization of the site has come through leaving the basic app free and then adding different in-app purchase options for additional functions and features. The price of a monthly Gold membership is $14.99 for users under 30 and $29.99 for users over 30. The price of a Tinder Plus subscription is £14.99/US$19.99 per month for users over 28 and £3.99/US$9.99 per month for users 28 and under.

Tinder may not be used by anyone under 18. If minors are found to be using Tinder, their account will be banned until they reach their 18th birthday.