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Most Recent Posts
5 Rules to Follow to Get More Tinder Matches in 2021
For the full explanation of how Tinder works behind the scenes, and all of the advice I currently have to give, I recommend reading The Ultimate Guide to Tinder Post Series. That includes how to build a good profile, messaging, etc. The short version, i.e. the most...
Tinder’s Algorithm 2021 – How It Determines Who Gets to See Your Profile & What You Can Do About It.
How Does Tinder's Algorithm Work? Last updated on 2021-07-17 Tinder's matching algorithm and the (formerly elo-, or desirability-) score it assigns to you based on a number of factors, determines whose profile you are shown and to whom your profile is shown, and how...
The Ultimate 2021 SH Guide To Tinder – Part 7: Messaging & Beyond
Having swiped your best swipe, you should hopefully have at least some matches to show for it after a few days. If not, it might be a good idea to have another look at your profile and if you're really putting your best foot forward. You may also consider...
The Ultimate 2021 SH Guide To Tinder – Part 6: Swiping & Behavior
Having configured our settings to our liking, the time has finally come to do what Tinder is all about: Swiping. And I'm here to help with that. Haha, get it? Tinder Swiping Strategies Okay, so, the way you swipe on Tinder should be intuitive, and there should...
The Ultimate 2021 SH Guide To Tinder – Part 5: Settings
Between setting up your profile and getting to swiping on all those HOT SINGLES IN YOUR AREA, you should take a moment to have a look at the settings and possibly adjust some of them. Tinder Account Settings Phone Number Below the ads for Tinder Plus, Gold, Platinum,...
The Ultimate 2021 SH Guide To Tinder – Part 4: Profile Creation
Assuming you've made the recommended preparations in Part 2, this stage of your Tinder journey should be trivial. I would still recommend reading through everything before starting the signup process, so you can be as quick as possible about it and not waste valuable...
The Ultimate 2021 SH Guide To Tinder – Part 3: Considerations
While preparing your pictures and bio, armed with the knowledge of how Tinder works behind the scenes, you might already want to familiarize yourself with Tinder's premium options and decide whether or not, or what tier may be appropriate and/or beneficial to you....
GPS Spoofers & VPNs for Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Other Dating Sites – SH Research Brief
GPS spoofers used to be popular and ubiquitous for Tinder, but not since they have made virtual relocation a paid feature with Tinder Plus. For the purposes of a bigger test, I recently tried a couple of options I saw recommended elsewhere, and thought...
Announcement: Introducing the SwipeHelper Insiders Affiliate Program
The SwipeHelper Affiliate program lets both SwipeHelper Insiders and pure affiliates share in the profits Swipehelper generates by recommending the its subscriptions, services and products to others. New Insiders are signed up automatically, while existing Insiders...
Is Tinder Platinum Worth It? A Review.
When Tinder Platinum was first discovered by a SwipeHelper Subreddit member before Tinder themselves announced it, and SwipeHelper was subsequently the first to report on the new subscription tier, I wasn't exactly convinced by the new features it offered and instead...
Unofficial Tinder F.A.Q. (2021 Update)
Last updated on 2021-02-25 General Tinder Questions How many matches per day should I get? How many likes is "normal"? You'll love this answer, but: It depends. Even if we agree the figures should be for a man/woman of average attractiveness following the basic...
Have You Been Shadow-Banned on Tinder? (Hint: Probably Not)
The term "shadowban" gets thrown around a lot these days, and usually it is misused. Since I adopted or adapted the term early on in my Tinder guides, I feel at least partially responsible for the misconceptions around shadowbans, or at least for the widespread use of...
