Tinder
The world's most popular dating app with 55 billion matches.

Tinder is a widely-used dating and social discovery app that connects people worldwide. Users can swipe to match with others, enabling conversations and potential relationships. With over 55 billion matches to date, it is the most popular app of its kind globally.
Users create a profile and swipe right or left on other profiles to indicate interest; mutual right swipes result in a match, enabling messaging.
singles looking to date, make friends, or meet new people
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Match Group
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