How to Be a Tinder Top Pick

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If you use Tinder, you’ve probably seen the “Top Picks" feature that recommends your profile to other users based on your interests and hobbies. If you become a Top Pick for someone, you have a much higher chance of matching with them, since you’ll be in a smaller and more curated list of people. With a few tweaks to your profile, you can up your chances at becoming a Tinder Top Pick and match with single people in your area.

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Creating a Great Bio

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    Although it’s optional on a Tinder profile, adding your occupation and your education can help the Top Picks algorithm pick you out. The more information you provide about yourself, the more likely it is that you'll matched with someone as a Top Pick.
    • For example, put something like “Studied Engineering at ASU, currently working as a technical engineer for a startup.”

    Tip: Adding your job and education can also give potential matches more to talk to you about if you open up a conversation with them.

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    The Tinder algorithm uses your bio to assign labels that up your chances of being a Top Pick. If you want to be labeled an athlete, put “fitness” in your bio. If you want to be labeled a scholar, put “literature” or “university” in your bio. You can’t choose your own labels, so try to write your bio with key words that the algorithm will pick up.
    • For example, if you want to be labeled an adventurer, you could write, “I’m always jumping from city to city, traveling around and seeing new things. I don’t stay in one place very often, want to join me on this adventure?”
    • Common labels include “Adventurer,” “Scholar,” “Doctor,” “Entrepreneur,” and “Creative,” as well as others.
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    Not only will this allow your potential matches to look a little deeper into your life and personality, but it also boosts your profile and gives you a better shot at becoming a Top Pick. The more content you have on your profile, the better. [1]
    • Linking your Instagram can help your matches strike up a conversation, since they’ll know a little bit more about you.
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    Since the Top Picks feature is run by a computer, the algorithm it uses can be duped by certain phrases or unclear wording. For example, if you say something like “My exercise includes walking to the fridge and back,” the algorithm will pick up on the word “exercise” and label you as an athlete. Stick to straight-forward statements about yourself that highlight who you are. [2]
    • You can still put jokes into your profile, but try not to use humor with keywords that could label you as something you’re not.
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Choosing Pictures of Yourself

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    Tinder Top Picks only show the first picture of your profile when they assemble all their profiles in a grid. Make sure that your first photo is in focus, has good lighting, and doesn’t have a bunch of other people in it to distract from your smiling face. [3]

    Tip: Candid shots are always great to choose as a first picture, especially if you’re caught doing something you love, like hiking or playing board games.

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    Pictures that show only the upper 2/3 of your body from your shoulders up usually get more matches in general. If you have a photo like this, make sure you put it as your first picture so it shows up in the Top Picks grid. [4]
    • Head shot images make up almost all of the Tinder Top Picks, since they look the best when compiled in a grid.
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    Pictures where you are hiding your eyes with sunglasses or a wide-brimmed hat make you look mysterious and not very likable. Make sure your face is mostly free of obstruction so the Tinder algorithm can see who you are based on your profile. [5]
    • This will also probably get you more matches in general, since it lets people see who you are right away.
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    The Tinder Top Picks algorithm favors profiles with photos of people alone, since it’s easier to pick out who you are in your photo. If you do have some group photos of you and your friends, that’s fine! Try to limit it to 2 or 3 shots, and put them near the end of your pictures. [6]
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    Although it’s super easy to pick up your phone and snap a selfie, photos like that don’t look very engaging, especially in the Top Picks grid. Instead, try choosing a photo of yourself enjoying a hobby, spending time with friends, or chilling outside in nature. [8]
    • If you do have a really great selfie, try to put it in the middle of your picture roll so it’s not the very first one.
    • Avoid filtering your selfies, especially with filters that distort your facial features. This can be off-putting for potential matches, and heavily filtered photos don’t do well with the Tinder Top Picks algorithm.
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    Let another friend read through your profile and ask them what they'd change or recommend. It can help to get a different perspective so you can see if there are any things that may deter people from matching with you.
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      1. ↑ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tinder-perfect-profile-sean-rad
      2. ↑ Lisa Shield. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 13 December 2018.
      3. ↑ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tinder-perfect-profile-sean-rad
      4. ↑ https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/how-to-optimise-your-dating-profile?image=5d54571392f619000849c166
      5. ↑ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tinder-perfect-profile-sean-rad
      6. ↑ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tinder-perfect-profile-sean-rad
      7. ↑ Lisa Shield. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 13 December 2018.
      8. ↑ https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/how-to-optimise-your-dating-profile?image=5d54571392f619000849c166
      9. ↑ Lisa Shield. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 13 December 2018.
      1. ↑ https://www.help.tinder.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005039092-Top-Picks

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