Hinge buttons are used to interact with profiles on the dating app. Here's a breakdown of how they function:
Hinge Interaction Buttons
On Hinge, you primarily use two types of buttons when viewing profiles:
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The X Button: Located in the bottom left corner, this button is used to decline a match with a profile. Pressing the X essentially says "pass" and moves you on to the next profile.
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The Heart Button: This button is located next to individual photos or prompt answers on a profile. Tapping the heart indicates that you like that specific content and are interested in potentially matching with the user. You are trying to start a conversation.
How to Use the Buttons
- Viewing Profiles: Hinge presents you with a series of profiles one after another.
- Declining a Profile: If you're not interested in a profile, press the X button to move on.
- Expressing Interest: If you see something you like on a profile, such as a photo or a prompt answer, press the heart button next to it. This will send the user a notification that you liked their content, and opens the door for a match if they also like you back.
- Waiting for a Match: After you have liked a profile, wait to see if they like you back, which would create a match and allow you to chat.
Key Point: You can't directly message someone on Hinge until you've matched with them.
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| X | Decline a profile |
| Heart | Like a specific element/profile and start a potential match |
