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When using Tinder, you might sometimes feel frustrated due to the lack of quality matches you expect. Don’t worry, there are many ways to enhance the appeal of your profile and get more right swipes. By making some improvements, like changing your bio and selecting the right photos, you can boost your chances of getting more matches.
Steps
Optimize Your Settings
Broaden Your Search Radius to Increase Your Matches. Tinder’s default settings are often geared toward people living in large cities, looking to meet others in their local area or community. By expanding the search radius to include a larger distance where you’re willing to meet potential matches, you’ll have access to more possibilities.
- Open Tinder on your iPhone or Android device.
- Tap the profile icon in the upper left corner.
- Select SETTINGS.
- Slide the "Maximum Distance" slider to the right.
Expand Your Age Range. A wider age range increases your chances of getting more matches. You can adjust your age range by opening your profile on the app, going to Settings, and then sliding the "Age Range" slider to the right.
- Start by slightly adjusting the age range. For instance, if your current range is 25 to 30 years old, you might expand it to 20 to 35 years old. You might discover common interests with people who are younger or older than you.
- Choose an age range that suits you. For example, if you’re 25, would you feel comfortable dating someone who is 7 years younger or older? A 14-year age difference might give you more potential matches.
Use Super-Likes. Swiping up (or tapping the blue star icon at the bottom of the screen) signals to someone that you really like their profile. This makes it more likely they’ll take notice of you rather than someone who just swipes right in the usual way.
- You get only one super-like per day, but you can purchase more by subscribing to Tinder Plus in the app’s settings.
Pay to Boost Your Profile. Tinder Boost is a paid feature that allows you to move your profile to the top of the swipe list for a short period. While Tinder Plus users get one free Boost per month, you can buy additional Boosts for $3.99 (approximately 90,000 VND), five Boosts for $15 (around 350,000 VND), or $25 (roughly 580,000 VND) for ten Boosts. By paying for this, your profile will get more visibility, which increases your potential matches.
- Your profile will be bumped to the top of the list for 30 minutes each time you use Tinder Boost, and Tinder claims it increases your profile views by up to 10 times.
- Avoid using Tinder Boost during off-peak hours (e.g., 2 p.m. on weekdays), when fewer users are active.
Consider Tinder Gold. Tinder Gold includes all of the profile-boosting features mentioned above, but it also notifies you whenever someone swipes right on your profile, allowing you to match with them immediately instead of waiting until you randomly come across their profile later.
- Since Tinder encourages quick matches, this feature helps you connect with someone faster before their interest fades.
- The cost of Tinder Gold varies by region but is typically around $5 (about 120,000 VND) in addition to the cost of Tinder Plus.
Write a More Attractive Bio
Write an Engaging Introductory Line. A captivating intro can sometimes attract the attention of someone who wasn’t initially looking for a match. By crafting a unique, meaningful, and interesting introduction, others will find it harder to skip over your profile.
- Be honest about yourself and your interests, and be sure to mention something intriguing. Try to summarize it all in one sentence: "I love traveling, photography, and appreciating the beautiful things in life."
- Avoid exaggerating. Don't say you're into mountain climbing if you only do it once every few months.
- Steer clear of inappropriate language.
Lisa Shield
Marriage and Relationship Expert
Marriage and Relationship Expert
Ask a friend of the opposite gender to review your profile. Dating and relationship expert Lisa Shield says: "One of the best things you can do: if you're a woman, ask a trustworthy male friend to look over your profile, or ask a female friend if you're a man. Men and women think differently, so this can be a great way to see if there’s anything that could turn people off."
Complete Your Profile. A fully filled-out profile provides others with the minimum information to understand who you are. On the other hand, Tinder may rank incomplete profiles lower in the swipe list.
- People may skip your profile if you don't include a self-description.
- Think of this as an opportunity to introduce yourself. For example, if you volunteer at an animal shelter every weekend and work as a tour guide in the summer, make sure to mention that.
- Don’t forget to add your educational background. This matters even if you didn’t graduate from Harvard Business School, as both others and Tinder will learn more about your experiences.
Simplify Your Profile, When Needed. Not writing a self-description can hurt your profile, and overly long introductions can have a similar effect. If you provide too much information, you may give potential matches reasons to swipe left.
- Tinder limits the bio to 500 characters. Try to stay under that, with around 100 to 300 words being ideal.
- Use just enough words to introduce yourself and let others know who you are. Your self-description could be as simple as, "An introvert who loves art, classical music, and nature."
- Avoid using confusing phrases or overly long sentences.
Avoid Sharing Too Much. While introducing yourself can be helpful, sharing too much information can actually decrease your chances of matching with someone. In fact, less is often more when you're trying to connect with someone you've never met before.
- Don’t discuss your health issues or share a “funny” story like losing your index finger at age 12.
- Avoid talking about past relationships. For example, don’t say, "I’m looking for love after a divorce."
- Try not to come off as negative. For instance, don’t write, "I’m on Tinder because dating is just too hard."
Edit Your Self-Description If You’re Over-Promoting Yourself. When writing your introduction, you shouldn’t boast about your achievements or brag about yourself. Instead, write carefully to strike a balance between confidence and humility.
- If you're successful in your career, don’t flaunt it by saying you earn millions a year and are looking for your perfect match.
- If you’re highly educated, don’t claim you want someone extremely intelligent. Instead, write that you're looking for someone refined who can understand you.
Add Humor. Humor is a great tool to make potential matches feel at ease and more likely to swipe right on your profile. By adding humor to your bio, you’ll give others a clearer sense of who you are while possibly making them laugh.
- Try self-deprecating humor. If you're tall, you could joke that the air you breathe "up here" is always very fresh.
- Make sure your humor lands well. Even if you think a joke about dogs is funny, others may not. To avoid this, have friends review your bio before posting it.
- Avoid insensitive humor or making jokes about race, religion, politics, or ethnicity.
Choose the Right Photos
Choose High-Quality Photos. Low-quality photos are one of the top reasons you might lose potential matches. It’s essential to choose clear images that highlight your attractiveness in the best light.
- Black-and-white photos often look more striking. Try using one or two black-and-white images as your first profile pictures.
- Be cautious about uploading ultra-high-resolution photos, as they may highlight skin imperfections and other details that distract from your overall appeal.
- Avoid using cheap webcam photos.
- Steer clear of blurry photos or pictures taken in mirrors.
- Focus on images taken in good lighting that enhance your best features. For example, avoid photos under harsh fluorescent lights.
Limit the Number of Photos You Upload. The number of photos you upload on Tinder directly impacts how many matches you receive. The more photos you post, the higher the chance that people will skip your profile.
- Limit your photos to around two to six.
- If you want to post photos with pets, pictures with dogs tend to get more matches than photos with other animals.
- Avoid posting childhood photos of yourself.
Upload a Close-Up, Attractive Face Photo. You should choose a well-lit, clear close-up photo as your main profile picture. This will help potential matches get a clear idea of what you look like in an ideal setting. It’s crucial since people want to see your face before swiping right.
- Ensure your face is clearly visible in the photo.
- Avoid photos with exaggerated expressions. Keep it natural.
- Potential matches will hesitate to engage with someone who hides their face or poses awkwardly.
- Highlight your best features. Studies show that men tend to choose women with big eyes and full lips, while women often go for men with beards and strong jawlines.
Choose a Full-Body Shot from a Night Out. Uploading a picture of you dressed up for a night out helps potential matches visualize what they can expect on a date. Without this type of photo, they might wonder what you actually look like.
- This should be a picture where you look your best, dressed up and ready to go out.
- Try using a photo of you strolling under streetlights in a scenic part of the city.
- Photo filters can help create the illusion of a fun night out.
Use Solo Photos. While posting a picture with someone you’re close to isn’t necessarily a bad idea, it can significantly reduce your chances of making a match.
- Avoid posting photos with children.
- You don’t want potential matches to compare you with others or speculate about the context of the photo.
- If you do post a group photo, place it at the end of your photo gallery.
Show Positive Body Language in Your Photos. Positive body language is key to getting more matches on Tinder. Not only will it make you look more attractive, but it will also give others the impression that you’re friendly and approachable.
- Avoid slouching.
- Don’t cross your arms or pose in a defensive or intimidating manner.
- Smile! It’ll make a big difference in how others perceive you.
Change Your Photos If They're Not Working. If you're not getting matches, try switching up your photos. By rotating or uploading new ones, you'll figure out which images work best for you.
- Browse through your existing photo library to find suitable images.
- Take new photos if needed. For example, ask a friend to accompany you for an hour and snap some shots. Then, review the photos and pick the best ones.
- Ask your friends which photo they think looks the best. Ideally, consult those who have succeeded on Tinder to get their advice on which photos would yield the best results.
- Close-up face shots or professionally taken portraits are usually a great choice.
