Is Tinder a Free Dating App?

Yes, Tinder is a free dating app where local singles can mix, match, and chat without paying anything. The only catch is that you can only send a message to people who have liked your dating profile — so you’ll need to make sure your photos and byline are good enough to get Tinder users to swipe right.

Tinder users can choose to upgrade to Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold if they want to up their swiping game by being able to send more Super Likes, view who’s liked their profile, and match with people outside their ZIP code. Nearly 6 million users have taken Tinder up on this offer. Everyone else is content to mingle for free.