How to get Matches on Hinge
Prompts | photos | preferences | location | the algorithm
Hinge is my go-to app these days, where 80% of all my dates come from.
I am matching with 9s and 10s in Stockholm where I live so let me break down for you how you can too:
Key Takeaways
Compliment your photos by adding contrast, value, and humor to your prompts.
Craft an amazing profile with outstanding photos by going through these steps.
Your location and the algorithm matters as well.
Using Hinge Prompts effectively
Unlike the Bio on Tinder, your Hinge prompts do matter a lot. Hinge prompts are designed to enhance your dating profile and initiate conversations by prompting you to answer interesting questions.
You need to know how to talk the talk and know how to showcase humor in text. These questions aren’t meant to be answered in a serious tone; it will make you look bland af. But you also don’t want to miss the opportunity to add value to your personality.
We’ve come up with a system for answering these that works well.
Add Contrast
Add Value [That showcases some attractive traits of yours]
Add humor
Add Contrast
The idea of adding contrast is if your photos are weighted in a direction that makes it easy for people to make assumptions about you.
If you look self-absorbed, add something humbling or self-distant in the first prompt. This type of contrast has the power to relieve any negative assumptions.
Add Value
Do you have any skills that most people consider attractive? Examples of attractive skills are cooking, being handy, photography, most sports, and any activity that will make you seem bold and adventurous.
Add humor
Since most people don’t answer these prompts seriously, you will stand out (in a negative way) if you don’t add any jokes.
So, definitely have at least one that focuses on making people laugh. Ideally, it should be something unique to you but also funny. It will be a great conversation starter.
Photos for hinge profiles
You can use the same photos for all these dating apps to enhance your online dating success. Avoid group photos unless you are confident you are the most attractive person in the group, and always use a clear portrait photo as your first image to make a strong impression.
I get 1-4 likes on Hinge a day (in Stockholm) and 143 likes on Feeld on my first day (in London), with the same exact photos. The very first impression is crucial, and the first photo has a significant impact on potential matches.
The Hinge algorithm focuses on finding people who are perfect matches, so the quality of these 1-4 is usually excellent.
So if you have a profile that works on, say, Tinder, there’s no need to change it up just for the sake of it. But if you want to know the ingredients of amazing photos, I highly suggest checking out Chapter 2 in my course. It’s much easier to show it visually than to write it in an article.
Hinge Matches Preferences
Like I said earlier, Hinge takes credit for their algorithm’s ability to find compatible matches.
The upgraded version of the app, Hinge+, offers advanced filtering options known as hinge filters, allowing users to set preferences for various criteria such as religion, ethnicity, height, and future family plans to find their ideal partner.
They will have whatever you write out from the start in your profile as the foundation for this. Users can also set particular preferences as ‘dealbreakers,’ ensuring profiles that match those preferences are not shown.
So make sure to get it right. Some things are dealbreakers for people, such as drugs, religion, politics, etc, so make sure you don’t mess this up because it will affect your visibility.
Location
Since you can’t really change your location the same way as you can on Tinder or Feeld, the number of people living in your city is obviously a factor.
More specifically, the number of people who are ideal candidates for you based on what the Hinge algorithm has picked up about you. So, if you are living in a smaller city, don’t expect magic on this app.
Optimizing the Hinge Algorithm
Most dating apps struggle with people trying to scam or swindle, so trust is a major issue, especially when compared to other dating apps.
Anything you can do to increase trust in the apps, such as verifying your profile or connecting with others, is a good idea. To get more Hinge matches, be active on the app and optimize your Hinge profile photos.
The next step is to get positive interactions. This means having people like your profile and responding to your messages. Understanding the behavior and preferences of Hinge users is crucial; complete your profile and engage respectfully to maximize engagement.
The chat interaction part is really key, so make sure you up your opening game. In my book, I reveal my two go-to openers, which need tweaking for every new person but almost always get a good response
Hinge Boosts
You can buy boosts just like you can on pretty much any dating app. When I've tried buying boosts on Hinge, I haven’t seen the same results as I have on Tinder, but I hardly do it, so I am not the right person to answer this. In my personal experience, a boost on Hinge won’t do wonders. Updating your profile will, however.
Summary
How to get more matches on hinge?
To get more matches on Hinge, enhance your profile with high-quality photos and engaging prompts. Use humor and specific details in your prompts to stand out. Regularly update your profile and be active on the app. Optimize match preferences and consider upgrading to Hinge+ for advanced filters. Engaging respectfully and using features like Hinge Boost can also increase visibility and match rates.
