How to get more matches on Hinge
By the bestsideofyou teamLast updated
To get more matches on Hinge, work on both sides: the likes you receive and the likes you send. Make your first photo clear and recent, give each prompt a detail worth replying to, and when you like someone, comment on something specific instead of sending a bare like. Then check your settings, because a narrow pool limits everything else.
1. Make the first photo easy to say yes to
Recent, daylight, eye level, just you, face visible. People decide whether to look further in a second. The first photo guide covers the details, and the photo guide covers the other five.
2. Write answers people want to reply to
A match usually starts with someone reacting to one thing on your profile. Give them something to react to:
Honesty, kindness and good humor.
Remembering my coffee order after one date. Oat flat white, extra hot. Bonus points for the pastry.
“Two truths and a lie” works because it asks for a reply. “Together, we could” works because it suggests a plan. Mix one of each with a warmer answer like “Dating me is like”.
3. Comment when you like someone
A like with a comment gives the other person an easy way to start talking. Pick something specific from their profile and say one honest thing about it. "Your answer to “Unusual skills” is the best one I've read. How did that start?" works better than "hey".
4. Like people you'd actually date
Hinge has said it looks at your activity when suggesting people. Liking everyone tells it very little. Reading profiles and liking the ones you'd really meet is better for you and for your matches.
5. Check your settings
Narrow age ranges, short distances and dealbreakers you don't really mean all shrink your pool. Widen anything you'd honestly be flexible about.
Check your answers with the prompt checker to see whether they give people something to reply to.
Questions people ask
What's the difference between likes and matches on Hinge?
A like is one person showing interest. A match happens when the other person likes you back. More likes help, but matches come from people who read your profile and want to talk.
Does commenting on a like help me match?
A comment gives the other person a reason to reply, which is what a match needs. A short comment on a specific photo or answer beats a bare like.
Do Roses get more matches?
A Rose makes your like stand out, but Hinge hasn't published how much it changes your chances. A good comment on a regular like is a better habit to build first.
How many matches is normal?
It varies by city, age and settings, and Hinge doesn't publish averages. Compare yourself with your own past few weeks, not with anyone else.