Tinder announces Double Date feature
The feature, called Double Date, lets a user and their friend swipe on other friend-pairs in the Discovery section that are shown to them side-by-side with the relevant profile information.
A user can create up to three friend-pairs of their own and search for other friend-pairs to go on dates with.
Once the two users match with another friend-pair, a chat is initiated to allow all four to talk and make their needed arrangements for a date. Users can also swipe right on an individual in the matched pair to message them personally.
Tinder noted that the Double Date feature was available for Android, iOS, and Web users in select markets.
'As Double Date is currently in testing, premium features and subscription benefits (such as Boosts and Super Likes) aren't compatible at this time,' noted Tinder on its website.
As major dating platforms such as Tinder struggle with a fall in user interest as well as a need to monetise user activity, companies are exploring new ways to make the dating experience more welcoming and engaging.
'It's important that when using Tinder both you and your friend(s) in Double Date are aware of and each follow our Community Guidelines. Any violations of our policies can result in action being taken against 1 or both accounts in a Double Date,' stated Tinder.
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