Tinder (app)

Tinder is an online dating and geosocial networking application launched in 2012.

After building a profile, Tinder users can "swipe right" to like or "swipe left" to dislike other users' profiles, which include their photos, a short bio, and some of their interests. These potential romantic matches are achieved using a "double opt-in" system, also called "matching", where two users must like each other before they can exchange messages. Chatting on Tinder is only available between two users who have swiped right on one another's profiles. The selections a user makes are not known to other users unless two users swipe right on each other's profiles. The site also has verified profiles for public figures, so that celebrities and other public figures can verify their identities.

The app is available in 190 countries and 45 languages.

The basic app is free but there are microtransaction options for additional functions and features, which are priced higher for users over 30 and users in developed countries, based on the company's testing that showed these users were willing to pay more.

Tinder may not be used by anyone under 18. If minors are found to be using Tinder, their account will be banned until they reach their 18th birthday.