Popular dating app Hinge has introduced a new feature that allows users to seek out potential matches with words, phrases and emojis. By filtering through these ‘hidden words’ in their incoming 'Likes With Comments', it can help singles reduce any unwanted interactions.
Hinge explained that daters can create a personalised list of words, phrases or emojis they don’t want to see in their inbound Likes With Comments. Instead, these prospective dates will be moved to a separate category where users can individually review them at any point they wish, or delete without ever opening.
Jeff Dunn, Hinge’s VP Trust & Safety, added: “At Hinge, we believe in creating an environment where everyone can feel safe and respected, which is integral to building genuine connections. With the launch of Hidden Words, we are living by our mission, to become the most trusted dating app.
"This feature is about giving daters the ability to define their boundaries, enhancing their confidence in the process. Our hope is that with Hidden Words, users will feel reassured they can explore potential connections in a way that’s most comfortable to them, leading to safer and more satisfying dating experiences.”
Some Hinge users have already put the new feature to work for their advantage, with some having fun with their Hidden Words. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Billy shared his own.
He tweeted, alongside a photo of his own ‘Hidden Words’ feature: “The new Hidden Words feature on Hinge is the best thing they’ve ever done.”
Some of the Hidden Words included, ‘Don’t take yourself too seriously’, ‘Travel more’, ‘Long walks’, ‘F1’, ‘Ick’, ‘Banter’, ‘Sunday roast’, ‘Sunday walk’, and ‘Pam to my Jim’. Other Hinge users have also shared their unwanted words.
Journalist Sophie Thompson tweeted: “Finally, a dating app feature I can get behind.” Sophie’s Hidden Words included ‘Australia’, ‘Vietnam’, ‘Cafe Sol’, ‘Infernos’, ‘Clapham’, ‘Walks’, and ‘Roasts’.
