Tinder
Reviewed by Vicky from DateAtlas · last reviewed 2026-04-12
30 countries · DateAtlas score 3.8/5
3.8
DateAtlas editorial average across the countries we track — our opinion, not the official app-store rating.
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Tinder: key facts
As of July 2026, DateAtlas tracks Tinder across 30 countries. Its average DateAtlas rating is 3.8/5, its comparative safety score averages 7.2/10, and its strongest tracked market is Brazil.
- Countries tracked
- 30
- DateAtlas rating
- 3.8/5
- Average safety
- 7.2/10
- Strongest tracked market
- Brazil
Cite as: DateAtlas, “Tinder: key facts,” dataset v2026.07, https://dateatlas.app/apps/tinder/. Values are comparative estimates derived from third-party sources. See the methodology and source notes.
Tinder is the classic swipe-based dating app — Like, Nope, or Super Like one profile at a time from a card stack. Profiles feature up to 9 photos, a bio, written prompts, and lifestyle tags covering everything from relationship goals to sleeping habits. Free users get basic filters (location, age, gender) but nearly all advanced discovery filters require Gold or higher.
First-hand observation
What we saw in Tinder
We recorded and inspected the app on April 12, 2026 (~2 min (combined files)). The inventory below reports only what appeared in that recording; unobserved items remain explicitly marked.
1. App Identity
- Full app name: Tinder
- Tagline / marketing copy on screen: - "Priority Likes, See who Likes You & More" (Platinum tier)
- "See who Likes You & More!" (Gold tier)
- "Unlimited Likes & More!" (Plus tier)
- "New! Try Double Date. Match and chat with other pairs."
- App description (if visible, e.g. app store or onboarding): NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Target audience (as implied by copy/visuals): Broad demographic of singles and college students (implied by "Apply for Tinder U"), as well as friends looking to date together (implied by "Double Date").
2. Verification & Trust
- Photo verification: Yes
- How it works: Profiles display a blue checkmark. There is a setting called "Photo Verified Chat" which notes, "Photo Verified members can enable this to only receive messages from other Photo Verified profiles."
- ID verification: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Phone number required: Yes (Visible under "Account Settings" with the account number redacted).
- Social media linking (Instagram, Spotify, etc.): Spotify is linked (visible as "10 Top Spotify Artists" on a profile).
- Other verification methods: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
3. Profile Creation & Fields
- Required fields: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING (Onboarding flow wasn't shown, but Name, Age, Distance, and Photos are ever-present on profiles).
- Optional fields: (Extracted from profile views)
- Height (e.g., 161cm, 176cm)
- Job/Education (e.g., "Kauffrau für Büromanagement", "Universität zu Köln")
- Distance (e.g., "8 km away")
- Location (e.g., "Lives in Berlin")
- Prompt-based questions: Yes (Profiles feature quote bubbles, e.g., "Just moved here, looking for some fun :P" and "Let's play").
- List each prompt category if visible: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Photo slots: Multiple (progress bars at the top of profiles indicate up to 9 slots used).
- Bio / free text: Yes | Character limit if visible: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Interests / tags: Users have pill-shaped tags categorized into:
- Interests: Singing, R&B, Gym, Boxing, Jazz, Self Development, Reading, Equestrian, Techno, Nature, etc.
- Basics & Lifestyle: Monogamy, Socially on weekends, Social smoker, Vegetarian, Early bird, Gemini, Carnivore, Off the grid, Better in person, Touch, Dog, Cat.
- Dealbreakers / must-haves: Users can filter Discovery settings. They can set hard limits or toggle "Show people slightly out of my preferred range if I run out of profiles to see" (for Age) and "Show people further away..." (for Distance).
4. Discovery & Matching
Matching Mechanic
- Primary mechanic: Swipe-based stack (Card UI).
- How it works: Users view one profile (or a Double Date pair) at a time. The bottom navigation includes five buttons: Rewind (Yellow), Pass/Nope (Red X), Super Like (Blue Star), Like (Green Heart), and Boost (Purple Lightning bolt).
- Mutual match required to chat? NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING (but strongly implied by "Match and chat" copy).
- Daily limits: Free tier limits are implied (Tinder+ explicitly advertises "Unlimited Likes").
Filters & Search
List every filter/search option visible:
| Filter | Free | Paid | Options/Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Yes | Yes (Passport) | Current location, Global toggle, or added locations via Passport Mode |
| Maximum Distance | Yes | - | Slider (e.g., up to 80km), toggle to show further away |
| Interested In | Yes | - | "Women" shown |
| Age Range | Yes | - | Slider (e.g., 18 - 38), toggle to show slightly out of range |
| Minimum Number of Photos | - | Yes (Gold) | Slider (1+) under "Premium Discovery" |
| Has a bio | - | Yes (Gold) | Toggle under "Premium Discovery" |
| Interests | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Looking for | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Open to... | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Add languages | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Zodiac | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Education | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Family Plans | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| COVID Vaccine | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Personality Type | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Communication Style | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Love Style | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Pets | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Drinking | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Smoking | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Workout | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
| Sleeping Habits | - | Yes (Gold) | Select list |
Discovery Features
- Explore / discover feed: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- "Who liked you" visibility: Paid (Advertised under Tinder Gold and Platinum).
- Spotlight / boost: Paid ("Get Boosts" menu button visible).
- Second chance / rewind: Paid (Yellow rewind button is visible; Plus advertises unlimited).
- Top picks / curated suggestions: Settings menu shows "Manage Top Picks".
5. Communication
Messaging
- Text messaging: Yes — Free (implied by "Direct Messages" settings).
- Photo/video in chat: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Voice messages: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Voice/video call: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Read receipts: Free/Paid unclear. A "Send Read Receipts" toggle is visible in settings, with text stating "Turning this off will prevent any matches from activating read receipts...".
- Message before matching: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
Icebreakers & Prompts
- Pre-written icebreakers: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Prompt-based replies (e.g. react to a photo or answer): NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Gifts / roses / special sends: Super Likes (Blue Star) are visible as a premium send.
6. Pricing & Subscription Tiers
Tier: Tinder Platinum
- Price: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Features unlocked:
- Priority Likes
- See who Likes You & More
Tier: Tinder Gold
- Price: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Features unlocked:
- See who Likes You & More!
- Unlocks "Premium Discovery" filters (Minimum photos, bio, lifestyle tags, etc.)
Tier: Tinder+
- Price: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Features unlocked:
- Unlimited Likes & More!
- "Control Who You See: Recently Active"
- "Control My Visibility: Incognito"
One-time Purchases / Microtransactions
- Boosts: Purchasable ("Get Boosts" button).
- Super likes / roses / stars: Purchasable ("Get Super Likes" button).
- Other consumables: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
7. Safety & Moderation
- Block user: Yes ("Block Contacts" option visible in settings).
- Report user: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Unmatch: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Incognito / hidden mode: Paid (Tinder Plus feature: "Incognito - You will be discoverable only by people you Like").
- Pause / snooze profile: Yes ("Enable Discovery" toggle allows hiding the profile from the card stack).
- Share date details with friend (safety check-in): NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Video call before meeting: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- AI photo detection / scam detection: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Emergency resources or safety tips: Yes ("Safety Tips", "Safety Center", and "Community Guidelines" visible in Settings).
8. Kink & LGBTQ+ Friendliness
Gender & Orientation Options
- Gender options available: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING (Creation flow not shown).
- Orientation options: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Can users filter by orientation? Yes (Via "Interested In" setting).
- "Show me" options: "Women" is actively selected in the Discovery Settings.
Kink / Alternative Dating Signals
- Relationship type options: Users display tags like "Short-term, open to long", "Long-term, open to short", "Still figuring it out", "New friends", and "Short-term fun".
- Kink-related prompts or profile fields: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Explicit content allowed? NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Sexual preference indicators: Profiles display "Looking for" tags (e.g., casual vs. serious).
- Dedicated kink/fetish features: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
LGBTQ+ Specific
- Pride badges or flags: Yes (A "Happy Pride" rainbow sticker is visible on a profile).
- LGBTQ+ specific features: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
- Inclusive language in UI: NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING
9. Unique / Standout Features
- Double Date (BETA): Allows users to "Try out Double Date! Match and chat with other pairs." Profiles show two users side-by-side.
- Passport Mode: Paid feature to "Change locations to find matches anywhere" in the world.
- Tinder U: A specific application toggle ("Apply for Tinder U") targeting college/university students.
- Matchmaker: Setting option ("Manage Matchmaker") indicating a feature where friends can potentially suggest matches.
- Swipe Surge: Setting option ("Manage Swipe Surge") indicating an event/notification when local app activity is high.
- Photo Verified Chat: A setting that allows photo-verified users to restrict incoming messages to only other photo-verified users.
10. Uncertain / Partially Visible Items
⚠️ Items flagged because they were only briefly visible or unclear:
- Read Receipts Paywall: The "Send Read Receipts" toggle is visible, but it's unclear if activating read receipts requires a premium token or subscription, or if it's completely free.
- "Global" Toggle vs Passport: There is a "Global" toggle that allows seeing people "nearby and from around the world," which seems distinct from the paid "Passport Mode" feature that changes your specific location pin.
11. Features NOT Seen
These features are commonly found in dating apps but were not observed in this recording. They may still exist in the app — they just weren't shown:
- Profile creation and onboarding flow (missing exact gender/orientation dropdown options).
- The actual chat / messaging interface.
- Specific pricing amounts for any of the subscription tiers.
- Reporting or unmatching UI.
- Voice/Video call features.
- ID Verification UI.
(Suggested DateAtlas Tags: swipe-based, premium-heavy, lgbtq-inclusive, local-favorite, casual-dating)
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At a Glance
Countries
30
DateAtlas Score
3.8/5
Our editorial average, not the app-store rating
Price Range
$3.99 - $22.99
per month
Top Country
BrazilTinder user ratings on Google Play
Google Play average: 3.8/5 from 8,039,999 reviews. This is the Google Play store figure from our June 2025 scrape, attributed to Google Play — not a DateAtlas score.
Based on 8,039,999 reviews
5
56%
4
11%
3
9%
2
4%
1
20%
What Users Say
Tinder remains the default dating app with the broadest reach. The core swipe mechanic is unchanged, but the feature set has expanded: Double Date (beta) lets friend pairs match together, Passport mode enables global location switching, Tinder U targets students, and Matchmaker lets friends suggest profiles. Photo verification with a blue checkmark is available, plus a unique Photo Verified Chat mode that restricts messages to verified-only. The free tier is functional but limited — likes are capped, and Gold unlocks the bulk of useful discovery filters (bio required, interests, lifestyle tags, family plans, and more). Three subscription tiers (Plus, Gold, Platinum) layer features progressively, with Platinum adding priority likes. Spotify integration shows top artists on profiles. LGBTQ+ signals include Pride stickers and relationship-type tags, though dedicated features weren't visible. The app leans casual but supports serious intent through Looking For tags.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Largest user base — available in 28 countries on DateAtlas
- Photo verification with optional Verified Chat mode (verified-to-verified only)
- Spotify integration shows top 10 artists on profile
- Double Date (beta) — match and chat as friend pairs
- Passport mode for global location switching
- Extensive lifestyle tags: relationship type, communication style, love style, pets, vices
- Swipe Surge notifications when local activity is high
- Tinder U for college students
Cons
- Nearly all advanced filters locked behind Gold subscription
- Free like limit pushes hard toward paid tiers
- Three-tier pricing structure is confusing (Plus vs Gold vs Platinum)
- No in-app video or voice calling observed
- No specific pricing visible — varies heavily by region and age
- Rewind (undo) requires paid subscription
Is Tinder legit and safe?
Legitimate and the most widely used app we track — with merely average safety scores.
Yes. Tinder is legitimate and the only app DateAtlas tracks in all 30 countries, with the highest usage in our dataset at 8.5/10 on average. Safety is merely average: 7.17/10, ranging from 6/10 in eleven markets to 9/10 in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Its Google Play rating is 3.8 stars from over 8 million reviews.
“Legit” here means the app is a real, operating product rather than a scam front, judged against the data we hold: store ratings, our per-country safety scores, and the feature flags in our dataset. It is not a security audit and not a guarantee — see our methodology.
Tinder pricing
What we measured, not what the publisher advertises. Each figure below is derived from the local premium prices recorded in our dataset for Tinder.
Free
Free
- Core matching without paying — our dataset records Tinder pricing as a premium upgrade rather than an entry fee
- Free tier present in all 30 countries where DateAtlas tracks Tinder
Premium — DateAtlas median across 30 countries
≈$11.49/mo
- Median of the 30 local premium prices DateAtlas measured for Tinder
- Observed range $3.99 in Vietnam to $22.99 in Switzerland — a 5.8× spread for the same app
- DateAtlas measurement — not an official list price; store currency and promotions vary by country
- Free: Baseline tier. DateAtlas records a premium upgrade price above it in 30 countries — no entry fee is recorded for Tinder in any tracked country.
- Premium — DateAtlas median across 30 countries: DateAtlas measurement (dataset v2026.07): median of premium_local_price_usd across 30 country rows for Tinder; observed min $3.99 (Vietnam) / max $22.99 (Switzerland). Local prices vary — this is our measured midpoint, not a publisher list price. Observed range $3.99–$22.99 across 30 countries.
- Prices are converted to USD and change with local promotions, platform and account. Always check the current price in your own store before paying.
Where Tinder Dominates
Countries where Tinder ranks #1 by usage score among the apps we track.
- Brazil10/10
- United States10/10
- Thailand9/10
- Portugal9/10
- Mexico9/10
- Philippines9/10
- Colombia9/10
- Spain9/10
- Poland9/10
- Argentina9/10
- Belgium9/10
- Denmark9/10
- France9/10
- India9/10
- Italy9/10
- Netherlands9/10
- Norway9/10
- South Africa9/10
- Sweden9/10
- Switzerland9/10
- Turkey9/10
- Germany8/10
- Dominican Republic8/10
- Indonesia8/10
- Malaysia8/10
- Vietnam8/10
Get Tinder
Official store listings. DateAtlas is not affiliated with Tinder and earns nothing from these links.
Tinder FAQ
Is Tinder safe?
Average, and very location-dependent. Tinder’s DateAtlas safety score is 7.17/10 across all 30 countries we track, hitting 9/10 in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland but dropping to 6/10 in eleven markets including Mexico, Brazil, India and South Africa. Profile verification and video calls are both supported — use them, and read the country page for local scam patterns.
Is Tinder Plus worth paying for?
It is the cheapest mainstream option in most markets. Across 30 countries our measured median premium is $11.49 per month, from $3.99 in Vietnam to $22.99 in Switzerland, a 5.8× spread on the same subscription. That undercuts our $19.99 median for Hinge. With usage at 8.5/10 you are also buying into the largest pool we measure.
Is Tinder full of fake profiles?
Less so than the apps we score lowest. Tinder supports profile verification and video calls, and its DateAtlas safety average of 7.17/10 across 30 countries sits well above Badoo’s 5.75/10. Its Google Play rating is 3.8 stars from over 8 million reviews, 56% of them five-star. Our notes do flag romance-scam risk specifically in the Dominican Republic.
Is Tinder free to use?
Yes. Tinder offers a usable free tier with basic matching and messaging. A premium subscription unlocks extras like advanced filters, unlimited likes, and visibility boosts. Premium pricing in the countries we track ranges from $3.99 to $22.99 per month.
Does Tinder have video chat?
Yes. Tinder supports in-app video calls so you can verify your match and have a conversation before meeting in person.
In how many countries does Tinder work?
Tinder is tracked by DateAtlas in 30 countries. The app's strongest market is Brazil with a usage score of 10/10.
Is Tinder popular in Brazil?
Yes. Tinder has a usage score of 10/10 in Brazil, making it one of the most-used dating apps in the country.
What kind of dating is Tinder best for?
Based on its feature set and audience, Tinder is best described as: Casual, Hookup, LGBTQ+, Verified Profiles, Swipe-Based. Pick it if those vibes match what you're looking for.
Does Tinder verify profiles?
Yes. Tinder supports photo or ID verification, which helps you spot real users and avoid catfishing scams.
Similar Apps
Country Coverage
All 30 countries where Tinder is tracked.
Country Coverage
All 30 countries where Tinder is tracked.
| Country | Usage | Safety | Premium | Play Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 10/10 | 6/10 | $7.99 | 3.8 |
| United States | 10/10 | 7/10 | $9.99 | 3.8 |
| Thailand | 9/10 | 7/10 | $9.99 | 3.8 |
| Portugal | 9/10 | 8/10 | $13.99 | 3.8 |
| Mexico | 9/10 | 6/10 | $8.99 | 3.8 |
| Philippines | 9/10 | 6/10 | $6.99 | 3.8 |
| Colombia | 9/10 | 6/10 | $7.99 | 3.8 |
| Spain | 9/10 | 8/10 | $14.99 | 3.8 |
| Poland | 9/10 | 8/10 | $12.99 | 3.8 |
| Argentina | 9/10 | 7/10 | $7.99 | 3.8 |
| Belgium | 9/10 | 8/10 | $16.99 | 3.8 |
| Denmark | 9/10 | 9/10 | $19.99 | 3.8 |
| France | 9/10 | 7/10 | $16.99 | 3.8 |
| India | 9/10 | 6/10 | $4.99 | 3.8 |
| Italy | 9/10 | 7/10 | $14.99 | 3.8 |
| Netherlands | 9/10 | 8/10 | $17.99 | 3.8 |
| Norway | 9/10 | 9/10 | $21.99 | 3.8 |
| South Africa | 9/10 | 6/10 | $6.99 | 3.8 |
| Sweden | 9/10 | 9/10 | $19.99 | 3.8 |
| Switzerland | 9/10 | 9/10 | $22.99 | 3.8 |
| Turkey | 9/10 | 7/10 | $9.99 | 3.8 |
| Germany | 8/10 | 8/10 | $19.99 | 3.8 |
| Dominican Republic | 8/10 | 6/10 | $6.99 | 3.8 |
| Indonesia | 8/10 | 6/10 | $4.99 | 3.8 |
| Malaysia | 8/10 | 6/10 | $5.99 | 3.8 |
| Vietnam | 8/10 | 6/10 | $3.99 | 3.8 |
| Japan | 7/10 | 8/10 | $16.99 | 3.8 |
| South Korea | 7/10 | 8/10 | $15.99 | 3.8 |
| Russia | 7/10 | 6/10 | $5.99 | 3.8 |
| China | 3/10 | 7/10 | $12.99 | 3.8 |
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