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Are you wondering how Hinge decides who to show you? Hinge's algorithm, which is based on real science, matches you with compatible people based on your likes, dislikes, dealbreakers, prompts, and more. The Hinge algorithm also uses your interactions with the app—skips, likes, and the success of your "We Met" results—to show you better matches over time. This wikiHow article explains the Hinge algorithm and gives you tips on how you can improve make the algorithm work in your favor.
Things You Should Know
- Based on an award-winning algorithm, Hinge gives you matches based on who you like, and who is most likely to like you back.
- Prompts and deal breakers are more important to the algorithm than you think!
- Fill out your profile completely, and use the app often to improve the algorithm.
Steps
Make the Algorithm Work for You
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![Step 1 Interact with Hinge regularly.]()
Interact with Hinge regularly. Don't set up your profile, then forget about it for the next 6 months. The algorithm will learn who you like and who you skip, leading to better matches overall. If you don't use the app much, you'll get fewer and lower-quality matches. -
![Step 2 Fill out your profile completely.]()
Fill out your profile completely. Give the algorithm as much information about you as possible to ensure the best results. Fill out your likes and dislikes, add photos and videos, and be honest about your dealbreakers. -
![Step 3 Use prompts....]()
Use prompts. Hinge doesn't randomly throw prompts at you; the dating service only uses prompts that are more likely to result in dates or conversations. Hinge uses your answers as data for the algorithm, so it benefits you to answer prompts creatively and honestly.- Keeping up with the prompts every month improves the algorithm for your profile.
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![Step 4 Revisit your dealbreakers.]()
Revisit your dealbreakers. Those are the rules that you added to eliminate specific profiles. If there's something about a potential match that would call for an instant "No" from you, don't be afraid to add it to your dealbreakers.- The algorithm immediately discards profiles that have your dealbreaker, even if they are a great match for you—revisiting what you've listed might be a good way to get more matches.
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![Step 5 Tell the app when you've gone on a date.]()
Tell the app when you've gone on a date. Even if you've gone on one date and are not looking for a second date, let Hinge know using "We Met." This teaches the algorithm how successful the match was and uses that information to improve your future matches. [5] -
![Step 6 Redo your profile.]()
Redo your profile. Maybe you were burnt out when you originally created your profile so it's bare-bones or not authentic. You can change your profile pictures, prompts, and anything else on your profile to influence the Hinge algorithm.
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If you really feel like the app isn't working for you, talk to support. They can point out if it's your profile that's not working or if the area you live in has limited other users. Sometimes, the software is just buggy. Or maybe you're just ready for a break from dating apps for a while.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.nature.com/articles/nature.2012.11607
- ↑ https://hingeapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010956733-Automated-decision-making-and-Profiling-at-Hinge
- ↑ https://hingeapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360057625534-What-is-Standouts
- ↑ https://hingeapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011232373-What-are-Dealbreakers
- ↑ https://hingeapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010692913-What-is-We-Met-
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