Tinder rolls out Double Date feature: Here's what is the feature and how to use it
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Tinder has rolled out a new feature called Double Date. This new functionality of the app allows you and a friend pair up and match with other pairs. Building on the success of features like Tinder Matchmaker and Share My Date — which invite friends and family into the dating journey — Double Date transforms the Swipe experience into a shared adventure.
Tinder says the feature caters especially to Gen Z users, who often treat
dating as a social experience
. During testing, nearly 90% of Double Date profiles were created by users under 29, and women were three times more likely to like a pair compared to traditional one-on-one profiles.
Tinder is aiming to make dating more casual, less awkward, and ultimately more inclusive—especially for younger and female users. 'Double Date' offers a way to ease the pressure of first encounters by turning dating into a team-based, supportive experience.
What is Tinder's Double Date feature and how it works
You can easily activate the Double Date functionality. Here's how to do it
Invite Friends To Pair Up: Tap the Double Date icon in the top right corner of the main card stack screen, then select up to three friends to create a pair with.
Match Together: Scroll through your main card stack and Like the Double Date pairs that match your energy.
Only One Like Per Pair Needed To Kick Things Off... And Boom! If there's a match, a group chat is created.
Make Plans with Low Pressure: Limit the small talk and stress. Because dating shouldn't feel like a job interview.
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