How to Use Tinder as a Couple: Tips + Tinder-Like Apps

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Everything you need to know before swiping right as a couple

Co-authored by Nicole Levine, MFA Reviewed by John Keegan

Last Updated: December 19, 2023 Fact Checked

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Does Tinder work for couples?

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If you're an open-minded couple looking to add someone to your relationship, you're probably wondering whether Tinder is the right dating app for you. While Tinder doesn't offer joint couples accounts, plenty of couples do use Tinder to find short-term and long-term relationships. But is Tinder really the best place for you and your partner to find dates together? This wikiHow article dives into how good Tinder is for couples, including tips for using Tinder as a couple. We'll also explore some other couple-friendly dating apps you might want to try.

Things You Should Know

Tinder does not offer couples profiles, but many couples do share accounts.
Because Tinder has so many users, it can be a good place to find dates for you and your partner.
Apps like Feeld, AdultFriendFinder, and Couplr are more couple-friendly than Tinder.

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Tinder can be good for couples, but there are drawbacks. Tinder is the most popular dating app in the United States (and many other countries), which means there are tons of people using the app. ^{[1]
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Go to source} Because there are so many people on Tinder, you're bound to find users who are interested in meeting couples. Before you and your partner sign up for Tinder, there are a few things you should know:
- Tinder doesn't offer joint profiles. Tinder's community guidelines state that each account can only have one owner. ^{[2]
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 Research source} So, while John and Tina can't create a single profile called JohnandTina, one or both of them can create their own profile and make it very clear that their partner is swiping along with them. Lots of couples share profiles this way without any repercussions.
- Your profile can only list one age. If you're both the same age, this won't matter. But because two people share a single profile, only one person's age will be factored into Discovery. If Partner A is 30 and Partner B is 38, you can only choose one of those two ages. If the profile's age is set to 30 and Partner B's age falls outside of a new match's age preference , they may feel duped by your profile.
- Most Tinder users are singles looking to meet other singles. While there are definitely Tinder users who are open to meeting an existing couple, you probably won't get as many matches as you'd like.
- People might think you're unicorn hunting. Couples looking for a third person strictly for sex and nothing more are called unicorn hunters . If you're looking for your unicorn, that's fine! But if you're a couple looking to invite someone into your relationship beyond sex, Tinder users may dismiss you due to the prevalence of unicorn hunters on the app.