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Is Tinder Platinum worth it? I tried it for 3 months to find out.
It depends on what features you're looking for.
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder rolls out Relationship Types and pronouns
Users will now be able to declare if they're monogamous, polyamorous, and more.
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder backs UK government campaign to fight loneliness
"Loneliness is something that can be experienced by anyone, at any time."
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder will let you hide from people unless you like them first
It's only for paid users, though.
By Amanda Yeo
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Match Group rolls out campaign to stop romance scams
People lost $547 million to romance scams in 2021.
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder rolls out Relationship Goals profile feature
From new friends to long-term partners.
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder users say 'situationship' is a valid relationship status
Situationships are "a way to develop a relationship with less pressure" to some users.
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder has created a collection of healthy dating guides
The content has been created in partnership with an NGO dedicated ending domestic violence and sexual violence.
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Tinder launches Election Center ahead of midterms
You can learn ballot information within the app, and even put an "I Voted" sticker on your profile.
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder is losing some momentum and Gen Z could be why
The passing of time is coming for Tinder's dominance in the dating app realm.
By Alex Perry
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Tinder's Festival Mode is back to help you find people at the same live event
Could we watch a set together, or just compare notes?
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How to run a background check on a Tinder match
You get two free checks. Here's how to do it.
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How to safely meet up on a Tinder date
This story shouldn't be necessary, but it still is.
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Ghosting, texting, and going for a walk: The best ways to break up
It's not you, it's me
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Tinder launches significant redesign to its sexual violence reporting system
The dating app has worked with RAINN to produce a trauma-informed redesign.
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Tinder Swipe Night returns and this time it's a murder mystery
A Gen-Z whodunnit to channel your inner Agatha Christie.
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Tinder brings back Work Mode for daters returning to the office
No more swiping on the sofa in between Zoom meetings.
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How to use Tinder's new Explore feature
The new experience makes Tinder feel a bit more like TikTok.
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder to make ID verification available worldwide
They'll begin testing by the end of this year.
By Anna Iovine
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Tinder is about to look more like TikTok and Snapchat
The dating app is adding a brand new section for the first time.
By Anna Iovine
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More couples — and singles — want threesomes this summer
From dating apps to movies, it seems that everyone has threeways on their mind.
By Anna Iovine
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