Hinge is a dating app designed to be “deleted”, meaning its mission is to help users find meaningful, long‑term relationships rather than keep them endlessly swiping. The platform emphasizes authentic self‑expression through prompts, photos, videos, and voice recordings, allowing users to showcase personality in a deeper way. Hinge uses a Nobel Prize–winning algorithm to improve match quality and focuses on encouraging real conversations and in‑person dates.

Key features include:

• Detailed profiles with prompts that spark conversation

• Matching based on liking or commenting on specific profile elements

• Safety tools such as selfie verification and content moderation

• Designed to promote intentional dating and real‑life connections