Hinge advocates for safe dating, which is why they want to make sure that you are safe and comfortable when you use the app to go on a date with someone. Through Hinge's special features, you can report a member who was disrespectful and uncourteous.
Who Liked Me
You can view the members who sent you likes in the heart tab below. If you are a free member, the faces of the members who sent you likes are blurred. You have to browse each profile starting with the most recent one to view all members who liked you.
If you are a premium member, you can view your likes in a grid. You will be able to see their main profile pictures, so you can interact with the members who attract you the most.
We Met
We Met is a new feature of Hinge wherein you privately provide feedback to the Hinge team about your date with a particular match. You can find this feature under the three dots located on any of your matches’ conversation window.
When you choose the We Met option, Hinge will ask if you and that particular match met in real life and how the date went. This helps Hinge recommend better matches and to also encourage you to get off the app.
Dating Intentions
Hinge has added a tool that allows individuals to express their intentions about what they're searching for in a possible companion right away.
With 34% of Hinge members having been in a 'situationship,' Hinge is making it easier than ever to screen out individuals who want different things by placing dating goals front and center.
Video Prompts
Hinge gives you a number of conversation starters that encourages users to open up about their personalities and interests during a video date - more like an ice breaker to help smoothen the virtual date.
Prompt Polls
Users can select from 21 poll prompts such as, “If we won the lottery, let’s spend it on,” “A dream home must include,” and “Two truths and a lie,” among other prompts that aim to spark a connection. After selecting a prompt, the user can type three answers for people to pick.
Advanced preferences
The filters available to you for screening your matches are determined by the sort of member you are and how much of your profile is filled. You can mark any of your preferences as a dealbreaker, meaning Hinge will not show you matches outside of that range, regardless of how compatible they are.
Comments
Hinge allows you to leave a comment or "like" a photo, video, or profile area. You can also send a rose to express your interest (more on roses later in this Hinge review). If the other person responds to your comment or likes you, you have formed a connection and can begin a dialogue.
Video Date
You can utilize Hinge's video date function anytime after you've matched with someone. When your match's status switches to "Ready," you'll both receive a notification and can arrange the call.
Selfie Verification
Members can choose to verify their identities using this feature, where the platform would ask them to record a video of themselves as an added security measure. The feature will then use machine learning and human staff to compare the video to the uploaded photos with the aim of weeding out fake profiles. Once verified, the member will earn a badge. This, however, is an optional feature.
Relationship Type Tool
This tool will enable users to share what type of relationship they’re after, whether it’s monogamous, non-monogamous, or unsure and still trying to figure out.
Your Turn Limits
Designed to reduce user burnout, Hinge's new feature encourages timely responses and engagement by prompting users to reply or end conversations before interacting with new matches. This approach aims to enhance connection quality and foster more meaningful relationships, with early tests showing a 20% boost in responsiveness.
