Hinge is a dating app which claims to be the only dating app that emphasizes long-term connections between users. It is aimed towards a younger demographic than Match.com and eHarmony, such as the demographic using Tinder. The app was fully owned by Match Group as of February 2019.
Original author(s): Justin McLeod; (Founder, CEO)
Initial release: 2012; 10 years ago
Operating system: iOS, Android
Developer(s): Match Group
What is Hinge - Hinge is an inclusive dating app for people who want to get off dating apps for good. That means we’re for real people like you looking to date and find relationships, in the real world.
The Hinge Difference
Detailed Profiles - Go ahead, be picky. Hinge profiles encourage you to share your religion, education, and day-to-day life so we can introduce you to the best people for you.
Proven Prompts - Answer three prompts to activate your profile, and switch them up any time. We review our prompts and keep the ones that are most likely to get you out on a date.
Conversation Starters - Our research found that liking specific pictures or prompts leads to better matches and more dates than liking a profile in general. So now users must like a specific part of a Hinge profile they can even add a comment to their like to kickstart a conversation.
Matchmaking Algorithm - Hinge uses a Nobel-Prize-winning algorithm that helps you go on better quality dates, not just more dates. You’re eight times more likely to have a great date with your Most Compatible suggestions, aka the people you’re most likely to have mutual chemistry with.
Meaningful Likes - Research has shown us that eight is the magic number. When our members had more free likes per day, their matches were worse. When they had fewer, they were paying to send more. So now everyone gets eight for free.
Transparent Likes - No anonymous likes—we show you who has liked you, so you don’t miss out on a potential match.
Reply Reminders - We let you know when it’s your turn to reply. It’s a friendly nudge that helps you focus on your matches and limits accidental ghosting.
Smart Matches - We ask about your dates to learn your type so we can introduce you to the right people.
Love for Hinge
-"Hinge’s CEO says a good dating app relies on vulnerability, not algorithms." - Washington Post
-"Hinge is the first dating app to actually measure real-world success" - TechCrunch
-"A great option for those fed up with temporary love." - TheNextWeb