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Are you considering purchasing Tinder Gold? It can be a difficult decision, as the subscription does include several great features, but the jury is still out on whether or not it leads to more matches. And of course, that is your goal at the end of the day. Fortunately, this wikiHow article includes everything you need to know about Tinder Gold, helping you to decide whether or not it is right for you.
Things You Should Know
- Tinder Gold is Tinder's mid-tier subscription plan. It is cheaper than Platinum, but more expensive than Plus.
- Tinder Gold includes everything in Tinder Plus, as well as 5 Super Likes a week, 1 free Boost a month, and access to your likes/top picks.
- Tinder Gold may be worth it for guys who are comfortable using the app often.
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What Is Tinder Gold?
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Tinder Gold is Tinder's mid-tier subscription plan. Tinder offers three subscription plans that build upon its base app: Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold, and Tinder Platinum. Tinder Gold is a more advanced version of Tinder Plus, but includes fewer features than Tinder Platinum.
- Both Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold include the following:
- Unlimited right-swipes
- Unlimited rewinds
- Passport to any location
- No ads
- Tinder Gold's additional features include:
- 5 Super Likes a week
- 1 free Boost per month
- See who likes you
- New top picks every day[1]
- Both Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold include the following:
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Tinder Gold offers three pricing models. Tinder offers different price points depending on the duration of your subscription:
- For one month, Tinder Gold costs $24.99.
- For six months, Tinder Gold costs $12.50/month.
- For a full year, Tinder Gold costs $8.33/month.
Is Tinder Gold Worth It?
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Tinder Gold is worth it for guys. Most users considering the purchase of Tinder Gold are men, and for these customers, Tinder Gold is probably worthwhile. There are significantly more men than women on Tinder, so upgrading to Gold can help men stay ahead of the competition.
- Although tests indicate that Tinder Gold leads to more matches for men, it is important to consider what you want to get out of Tinder. Tinder Gold requires a certain level of commitment from subscribers.
- Be aware that Tinder Gold subscribers receive many more Tinder notifications, and use the app much more often as a result.
- Although tests indicate that Tinder Gold leads to more matches for men, it is important to consider what you want to get out of Tinder. Tinder Gold requires a certain level of commitment from subscribers.
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Tinder Gold is worth it for women who want some extra exposure. No matter your gender, landing matches on a dating app can be difficult! If you are struggling to find matches, Tinder Gold may help.
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Members of the LGBTQIA+ community may find Tinder Gold especially useful. Men tend to swipe right more often than women, so lesbian users may need the added boost that Tinder Gold can provide. Of course, gay men may also face a lot of competition on Tinder, and Gold can help you stand out from the rest.
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Tinder Gold may be worth it if you are shy. If you are often shy in your dating life, and struggle to make the first move, consider upgrading to Tinder Gold! With a Tinder Gold subscription, you can see who likes you, giving you some added confidence when attempting to make a move.
- Men or women can make the first move on Tinder, so female Tinder users may consider Tinder Gold for these purposes as well.
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Tinder Gold is worth it if you travel a lot. Tinder Gold lets you enter Travel Mode and switch your location to other areas. Frequent travelers may therefore find Tinder Gold useful, as you can switch your location before you leave and assess the dating pool in your destination.
- Although most Tinder Gold subscribers are men, women who travel often should still strongly consider Tinder Gold for this feature alone!
What Other Options Exist?
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Bumble Premium. Bumble Premium is largely the same as Tinder Gold, but it does include at least one feature unique to Bumble: the ability to rematch with expired users. This feature does not apply on Tinder as conversations are not put on a time limit.
- This wikiHow article can help you decide if Bumble Premium is right for you!
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Hinge+. Hinge estimates that subscribers to Hinge+ go on twice as many dates as normal Hinge users. Hinge also offers an even more advanced subscription called Hinge X, which further tailors your recommendations to match your type.
- Hinge's subscription models are newer than those on Tinder. This wikiHow article can help you decide if you should start using Hinge more than Tinder.