Tinder launches double date feature so you and your bestie can fall in love together
Users can create a shared profile with a friend to swipe on interested pairs
Tinder says the feature will make users feel less pressured on dates
Tinder has announced a new feature called Double Date. The feature allows users to team up with a friend and match with other pairs. Unlike traditional one-on-one swiping, Double Date lets users date in groups by enabling two friends to create a shared profile and browse other duos together. This feature is currently live in the US and select markets, with a wider global rollout planned for July.
According to Tinder, this new feature builds on the company's plans to make dating more social and collaborative. It says the idea draws inspiration from existing community-focused features like Tinder Matchmaker, which allows friends to suggest potential matches, and the Share My Date feature. Both the features, according to the company, have revealed strong user interest in bringing friends into the dating process.
Now, with the new Double Date feature, the platform aims to make dating feel more fun, less pressured, and more authentic for users, the company says. The feature is especially aimed at Gen Z and younger millennial users, who are increasingly said to view dating as a collective experience. How to use Tinder's Double Date feature
To use the new Double Date feature on the Tinder app:
– Tap the Double Date icon on the main card stack screen
– Invite up to three friends and form a duo
– Swipe together on other pairs that match your vibe
– A single 'Like' from either person in your duo is enough to get the conversation started
– Once a match is made, a group chat will be created where users can plan the date together.
Tinder says Double Date is designed to reduce the pressure and small talk that can make one-on-one dating feel like a chore. With a friend by their side, users reportedly feel more at ease.
The company claims that the new Double Date feature has already shown promising results during testing in several global markets. Around 90 per cent of Double Date profiles came from users under the age of 29. This number, according to Tinder, aligns with broader dating trends, where younger people often see dating as more of a group activity and appreciate emotional support from friends during the process.
Not just for users â€' according to the platform, the feature is also helping to boost engagement. Nearly 15 per cent of those who accepted a Double Date invite were either brand new users or returning ones who had recently reactivated their accounts.
Tinder has announced a new feature called Double Date. The feature allows users to team up with a friend and match with other pairs. Unlike traditional one-on-one swiping, Double Date lets users date in groups by enabling two friends to create a shared profile and browse other duos together. This feature is currently live in the US and select markets, with a wider global rollout planned for July.
According to Tinder, this new feature builds on the company's plans to make dating more social and collaborative. It says the idea draws inspiration from existing community-focused features like Tinder Matchmaker, which allows friends to suggest potential matches, and the Share My Date feature. Both the features, according to the company, have revealed strong user interest in bringing friends into the dating process.
Now, with the new Double Date feature, the platform aims to make dating feel more fun, less pressured, and more authentic for users, the company says. The feature is especially aimed at Gen Z and younger millennial users, who are increasingly said to view dating as a collective experience. How to use Tinder's Double Date feature
To use the new Double Date feature on the Tinder app:
– Tap the Double Date icon on the main card stack screen
– Invite up to three friends and form a duo
– Swipe together on other pairs that match your vibe
– A single 'Like' from either person in your duo is enough to get the conversation started
– Once a match is made, a group chat will be created where users can plan the date together.
Tinder says Double Date is designed to reduce the pressure and small talk that can make one-on-one dating feel like a chore. With a friend by their side, users reportedly feel more at ease.
The company claims that the new Double Date feature has already shown promising results during testing in several global markets. Around 90 per cent of Double Date profiles came from users under the age of 29. This number, according to Tinder, aligns with broader dating trends, where younger people often see dating as more of a group activity and appreciate emotional support from friends during the process.
Not just for users â€' according to the platform, the feature is also helping to boost engagement. Nearly 15 per cent of those who accepted a Double Date invite were either brand new users or returning ones who had recently reactivated their accounts. Join our WhatsApp Channel
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