eSAFETY GUIDE
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Tinder

18+
Minimum age according to Tinder
18+ Minimum age according to Tinder

What is Tinder?

Tinder is a location-based social media app, mostly used as a dating service. You can 'like' another user by swiping right or 'pass' by swiping left on their photo. If you and another user 'like' each other, you become a match and are able to message one another online. You can create a Tinder profile using your Facebook account or your phone number.

Website: tinder.com

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Tinder?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use online relationship services like Tinder.

Tinder is used for: in-app purchasing, location sharing, messaging/online chat, online dating, online relationships and screen capture.

How can you report online abuse, ask for content to be removed or block someone?

These links are provided by Tinder:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Tinder:

Key safety links

These links are provided by Tinder:

  • Make a support request
    How to contact Tinder directly with safety and privacy concerns or other questions.
  • Dating safety and online safety tips
    Online dating safety advice which includes meeting a Tinder match in person.
  • Dating safety guide
    Tinder and The Women's Services Network collaborated to create the Dating Safety Guide. It has information on topics such as consent, meeting in person and online safety.
  • Privacy policy
    Outlines Tinder's privacy policy including the information they collect and how they use your data.

Last updated: 04/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.