"To be honest, I was getting really tired of using dating apps. I no longer want to participate in today's hook-up culture. I was ready to find a relationship. I wanted to have a date where it wasn't expected that the date would end up in bed. I wanted something real. And so I was recommended to download Hinge. I downloaded it, completed my profile, and started sending genuine likes to other members. I didn't get many matches, but the matches I got, I've had decent and interesting conversations with. I've met up with three different girls until I met the one that made an impression. We've gone on three dates already, and I know that this could lead to something more than just a date." Marco, NY, 26
Hinge Review UK 2026: Is It Worth It?
An app "designed to be deleted." Do the features of Hinge follow through its mission? All about Hinge in the UK.
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Hinge is a dating app for singles looking for serious, long term relationships with roulette style matching
- Roulette style matchmaking
- Face Check helps reduce fake profiles
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Estimated active members in the UK1,900,000
Women / Men
45% 55%
From£19.52/mo
Age
Hinge UK in 10 seconds
- Dating app for singles looking for serious and long-term relationships
- Matchmaking is done roulette-style. See how Hinge matchmaking works
- Expanding facial verification (Face Check) to reduce fake profiles and scams
- Member profiles are substantially filled out. Read what's in a Hinge member profile
- No desktop version, only available as a mobile app
- Hinge offers 1-month free membership upgrade to active users of the app. Learn more here
- Careful: Hinge doesn't use scientific matching methods these are only offered by Matchmaker services
Is Hinge right for you?
Find out if Hinge is the right service for you or if there are better options.
Better than Hinge
Who is Hinge for, and not for?
Hinge is for…
- Singles who are looking for serious relationships and deep connections
- Those who want to meet like-minded singles online
- Singles whose intention is to find the right partner through online dating
…and not for
- Couples looking to find singles or other couples to spice up their sexual activities
- Singles who are looking to casually hook up
- Singles who mindlessly swipe right just for fun and do not take online dating seriously
Hinge pros & cons
- Dating app has a modern design and straightforward usability: features are easy to use
- Most members thoroughly complete their profile information
- Matchmaking features and sending messages are free of charge
- Registration requires mobile number verification and may include facial verification (Face Check) to help limit fake profiles and scams
- Users say that they aren't getting enough likes due to member inactivity
- Some fake women profiles that use model stock photos
- Customer support is unresponsive to member complaints about premium subscription billing issues
- Users you previously skipped can show up in your feed again
What Hinge really costs in the UK
Compared with other dating services, Hinge is average-priced.
Hinge+
Premium membership for unlimited likes and a grid view of people who liked you. It renews automatically for the same length unless you turn off renewal in Account Settings.Total
1 week
15.62 GBP / week
15.62 GBP
1 month
39.05 GBP / month
39.05 GBP
3 months
23.43 GBP / month
70.30 GBP
6 months
19.52 GBP / month
117.14 GBP
Our pick: 6 months for 117.14 GBP, that is 19.52 GBP per month, 50% less per month than 1 month.
HingeX
Premium membership for unlimited likes and a grid view of people who liked you. It renews automatically for the same length unless you turn off renewal in Account Settings.Total
1 week
23.43 GBP / week
23.43 GBP
1 month
46.87 GBP / month
46.87 GBP
3 months
26.04 GBP / month
78.12 GBP
6 months
23.43 GBP / month
140.58 GBP
Roses
Credit pack for sending Roses. You pay once and spend the credits on Roses, not a subscription.Total
3 credits
3.12 GBP / credit
9.35 GBP
12 credits
2.34 GBP / credit
28.03 GBP
50 credits
1.55 GBP / credit
77.73 GBP
Boost 10
Credit pack for Boosts. You pay once and spend the credits on Boosts, not a subscription.Total
1 credit
7.80 GBP / credit
7.80 GBP
3 credits
7.02 GBP / credit
21.07 GBP
Superboost
Credit pack for Superboosts. You pay once and spend the credits on Superboosts, not a subscription.Total
1 credit
23.43 GBP / credit
23.43 GBP
2 credits
19.52 GBP / credit
39.05 GBP
Hinge costs last updated on Oct 9, 2026
Payment options in the UK
Credit CardVia Mobile Phone
No anonymous payment.With Hinge you cannot pay anonymously, the charge appears on your bank statement.
On your bank statement
Apple, Google or Hinge via Stripe/Match Group
Hinge costs screenshot
Hinge offers an affordable premium subscription to its members, which they call “Preferred Member.” The prices are relatively low compared to other dating apps as Hinge doesn't offer that many additional benefits.
Membership is offered in three package durations of 1, 3, and 6 months. The longer your subscription is, the cheaper the deal you get.
Hinge's premium membership is automatically renewed for the same price and package, but you could turn this function off in your Account Settings if you wish to. By doing so, you are also cancelling your membership as it will no longer renew your subscription. You can, of course, enjoy the benefits of being a Preferred Member until the last day of your billing cycle
A premium subscription on Hinge has its perks such as sending unlimited likes and viewing all the users who sent you likes in a grid-view. Yet, you can make do without it. Even if you're a free member, you can still see all the other members who sent you likes. The only difference is that you would have to swipe on the profiles one-by-one.
For active users, Hinge offers a whole month of free membership upgrade. This is so you can fully experience how the app works.
Free vs. paid services in the UK
FeatureFreeHinge+HingeX
Registration
includedincludedincluded
Profile creation
includedincludedincluded
View members’ complete profiles
includedincludedincluded
Send messages to mutual matches
includedincludedincluded
See who sent you likesYou can view the members who sent you likes in the heart tab below. Free members must browse each profile one by one.
includedincludedincluded
Video PromptsConversation starters for video dates.
includedincludedincluded
Poll PromptsChoose from poll prompts and add three answers for people to pick.
includedincludedincluded
Send 10 likes per day
includedincludedincluded
Add commentsYou can leave a comment or like a photo, video or profile area.
includedincludedincluded
Send unlimited likes
not includedincludedincluded
See everyone who likes you in one placeYou can view the members who sent you likes in a grid view.
not includednot includedincluded
Set advanced preferencesFilters can include height, children, education, politics, religion, drinking, smoking, marijuana and drug use.
not includedincludedincluded
You can try registration, profiles, messages, likes and comments for free. Paid plans add unlimited likes, a single view of everyone who liked you, and advanced preferences.
Who is signed up on Hinge in the UK?
Exclusively on DatingScout: online member numbers for dating services are usually far off, so we estimate how many people are really on Hinge from traffic data and interest, updated monthly, with history.
The member base of Hinge is composed of singles looking for serious relationships, or in more laymen's terms, people who want to be "hinged". Members of Hinge are primarily young professionals within the age range of 24 to 32.
This particular age range most probably witnessed and experienced the booming of Tinder and Bumble and the rise of the hookup culture. Hence, they are now trying to find more meaningful connections and meet people through various other apps.
Members are active and are more frequently open to meeting new Hinge matches.
If there are fake accounts on the app, they were probably made out of boredom and curiosity. They don't want to put their face on such a dating site or app, so they use fake photos.
1,900,000+6%
Estimated active members in the UK
80,000
Weekly active members in the UK
500,000
Members in the UK
4.3
App Store rating in the UK
3.5
Google Play rating worldwide
1.8M
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2.2M
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Estimated active members, last 6 months
| Women | Men |
|---|---|
| 45% | 55% |
Gender
| 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
27% 18-24 |
34% 25-34 |
21% 35-44 |
12% 45-54 |
6% 55+ |
Age of members
Last data update: November 2026
How does Hinge work?
Roulette-type matchmaking
Send likes and add comments to other users' profile answers
Chatting is only for mutual matches
Use video and poll prompts
Share your dating intentions
Making contact on Hinge
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- Roulette-type display of matches
- You need to choose a specific part of a profile when sending likes
- Giving likes and sending comments are free
- You can visit the profiles of everyone liked you
- Everybody can send messages for free
- Hinge has a chat function
- You can only send a message to mutual matches
Profile quality
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- Answers to written prompts are largely displayed
- There is a quick 'about me' section
- State your dating intentions
- Profiles are very detailed
- Profile pictures are visible to everybody for free
- You can edit your profile information later
The Hinge app
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- The app is free to download
- The app is available on Android and Apple devices
- You can only use the service on the app
- The app has a modern design
- You can only create an account using the app
Hinge's app is simple to use and has a sleek and trendy appearance. It has a website, but the service is only available through its mobile app.
The app is available for free download on both Apple and Android devices. It has a modern and trendy appearance that complements the app's membership system.
Our field test
★★★★★ 3.0/5
Design & usability
Hinge underwent a major app redesign after it has been acquired by the Match Group. Its design aesthetic became cleaner, leaning toward making it more appealing to the younger generation of users. The use of clean colours and a clean interface aims to remind users that the end goal is to meet up with their matches.
The design highly promotes the basic contacting features to encourage users to use them. Instead of using photos of real-life people for Hinge’s advertisements and in-app tutorials, they now use lively illustrations.
Using Hinge is easy and straightforward. All features are accessible through the app’s main interface. There are four tabs at the bottom, with numbers indicated in a bubble that notifies you of new interactions.
Special features
Hinge advocates for safe dating, which is why they want to make sure that you are safe and comfortable when you use the app to go on a date with someone. Through Hinge's special features, you can report a member who is disrespectful and uncourteous.
Finding people 2
Roulette-type matchmakingFree
Hinge uses a roulette-style interface to display the profiles of your match recommendations. Hinge automatically displays your next profile recommendation if you click the "x" button instead of offering a like. If the other person you liked also liked you, Hinge will tell you that you like each other.
Advanced preferencesFree
The filters available to you for screening your matches are determined by the sort of member you are and how much of your profile is filled. These include height, whether someone has children, educational level, politics, religion, drinking, smoking, marijuana, and drug use, among others.
You can mark any of your preferences as a dealbreaker, meaning Hinge will not show you matches outside of that range, regardless of how compatible they are.
Showing interest 2
Who Liked MeFree
You can view the members who sent you likes in the heart tab below. If you are a free member, the faces of the members who sent you likes are blurred. You have to browse each profile starting with the most recent one to view all members who liked you.
If you are a premium member, you can view your likes in a grid. You will be able to see their main profile pictures, so you can interact with the members who attract you the most.
CommentsFree
Hinge allows you to leave a comment or "like" a photo, video, or profile area. You can also send a rose to express your interest (more on roses later in this Hinge review). If the other person responds to your comment or likes you, you have formed a connection and can begin a dialogue.
Messaging and contact 7
Video PromptsFree
Hinge gives you a number of conversation starters that encourages users to open up about their personalities and interests during a video date, more like an ice breaker to help smoothen the virtual date.
Prompt PollsFree
Users can select from 21 poll prompts such as, “If we won the lottery, let's spend it on,” “A dream home must include,” and “Two truths and a lie,” among other prompts that aim to spark a connection. After selecting a prompt, the user can type three answers for people to pick.
Video DateFree
You can utilize Hinge's video date function anytime after you've matched with someone. When your match's status switches to "Ready," you'll both receive a notification and can arrange the call.
Your Turn LimitsFree
Designed to reduce user burnout, Hinge's new feature encourages timely responses and engagement by prompting users to reply or end conversations before interacting with new matches. This approach aims to enhance connection quality and foster more meaningful relationships, with early tests showing a 20% boost in responsiveness.
Match NoteFree
This feature allows users to share key personal details with their matches before initiating a conversation, aiming to foster more meaningful connections, especially for underrepresented groups like LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
Convo StartersFree
Convo Starters is an optional AI-powered feature on Hinge that suggests personalized opening messages based on a match’s profile, helping users start more meaningful conversations when sending a like.
Direct to DateFree
This feature allows users to share their availability and preferred date ideas immediately after matching. This helps matches move faster from chatting to meeting in real life and supports Hinge’s focus on real-world connections.
Profile and visibility 4
Dating IntentionsFree
Hinge has added a tool that allows individuals to express their intentions about what they're searching for in a possible companion right away.
With 34% of Hinge members having been in a 'situationship,' Hinge is making it easier than ever to screen out individuals who want different things by placing dating goals front and centre.
Relationship Type ToolFree
This tool will enable you to share what type of relationship they're after, whether it's monogamous, non-monogamous, or unsure and still trying to figure out.
Prompt FeedbackFree
This feature is designed to help you improve your profile responses by offering personalized feedback. It operates on three feedback tiers: "Great Answer," "Try a Small Change," and "Go a Little Deeper," aimed at coaching you to refine your answers. The feature doesn’t generate content for you but guides enhancing your existing responses to profile prompts.
Profile Refresh TipsFree
This guide emphasizes avoiding generic or trend-based answers and instead encourages genuine self-expression using features like Voice Prompts and Top Photo selections. It's part of Hinge’s broader strategy to stand out from other dating apps by promoting more meaningful connections over superficial swiping.
Community and events 3
We MetFree
We Met is a new feature of Hinge wherein you privately provide feedback to the Hinge team about your date with a particular match. You can find this feature under the three dots located on any of your matches’ conversation window.
When you choose the We Met option, Hinge will ask if you and that particular match met in real life and how the date went. This helps Hinge recommend better matches and to also encourage you to get off the app.
It’s Funny We Met on HingeFree
This global advertising initiative was launched in partnership with the New York-based collective Birthday and features seven real-life couples who share the unique paths they took towards finding love, highlighting how their paths had crossed multiple times in real life, through childhood friendships, shared acquaintances, and workplace encounters, before they finally connected on Hinge.
No Ordinary Love: Literary SeriesFree
The No Ordinary Love Literary Series is a campaign that shares real love stories from both sides of a couple. A modern author writes each story and shows what early dating really feels like, including moments of excitement, confusion, and emotion. The stories are posted weekly on Substack and will also be made into a special book given out at book clubs in New York and London. The goal is to help people think more deeply about love and dating.
Safety and privacy 1
Face Check (Expanded Verification)Free
Hinge is expanding its facial verification system, often referred to as Face Check. This feature asks users to submit a short selfie or video to confirm that their profile photos match their real identity. The goal is to reduce fake profiles, bots, and scams, and improve overall trust on the platform.
Final results
4.4
“Overall, Hinge is a good place for singles who are looking into finding something more from a normal dating app. It is built to match like-minded people who are seeking serious dates and relationships.”
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Signup3.0
Making contact3.0
Profile quality3.0
App3.0
Field test3.0
Overall4.4/ 5
Alternatives: Better than Hinge
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Compare Hinge with other dating sites
| Activity |  Hinge4.4Read review |  EliteSingles4.5Read review |  eharmony4.0Read review |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Hinge is a dating app for singles looking for serious, long term relationships with roulette style matching | EliteSingles is a dating site for educated singles looking for a serious relationship | eharmony is a matchmaking site for singles looking for serious relationships, with personality and character tests |
| Activity | 1,900,000 est. active members | 160,000 members | 42,000 est. active members |
| Costs and prices | Hinge+ 1 week: 15.62 GBP 1 month: 39.05 GBP / month 3 months: 23.43 GBP / month 6 months: 19.52 GBP / month | Premium 3 months: 39.95 GBP / month 6 months: 21.95 GBP / month 12 months: 19.90 GBP / month | Premium 6 months: 39.90 GBP / month 12 months: 26.16 GBP / month 24 months: 18.66 GBP / month |
| Free features | Registration Profile creation View members’ complete profiles Send messages to mutual matches See who sent you likes Video Prompts Poll Prompts Send 10 likes per day Add comments | Sign up for a membership and create a detailed dating profile Receive limited number of daily match suggestions Upload photos on your profile Browse EliteSingles profiles and view profile information and photos Send a limited number of likes to EliteSingles members Limited match filters and preferences Send 3 Intro Messages per week Send and read messages after mutual interest | Registration and profile creation Send smiles View a member's profile Send 5 site-generated questions Add people to your favourites list Browse matches outside your preferences |
| Premium features | Send unlimited likes See everyone who likes you in one place Set advanced preferences | See which EliteSingles members liked your profile Receive more daily match suggestions Apply more EliteSingles match filters Send unlimited likes to other EliteSingles members Read receipts Get support from EliteSingles expert matchmaker | View photos View who added you on their favourites list See who viewed you Unlimited messaging Get matches outside your preferences What If |
| Visit Test winnerRead review | Visit Eliteseekers.orgRead review | Visit siteRead review |
3 Hinge experiences from real users in the UK
1.3/ 5
★★★★★
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got a date
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3 reader reports
What readers liked
- Personal responses to photos and prompts
- Clear, simple layout
- Novel photo-based icebreakers
What readers complained about
- Few or no likes or matches
- Matches rarely receive replies
- Customer service bans without explanations
- Restricted likes limit engagement
48 years
Jon king
★★★★★
I like the fact that you respond to people's images or statements. It feels personal
Not a single like in 3 months and I wouldn't say I'm particularly unattractive. I'm not sure the app really works.
Does not recommend Hinge
34 years
AJ
★★★★★
- Its clear layout - Its interesting and novel approach to icebreakers and questions with photos.
- unresponsive and dogmatic customer service who ban people wantonly with no explanation and refuse to explain or reconsider.
Does not recommend Hinge
38 years
JH
★★★★★
Absolutely no matches that reply...that's the quick sign of a lying app. I'm an above average attractive guy, if not for my self confidence then this would have fudged me up. These apps should be banned. It's either free or not. No restricting likes!
Does not recommend Hinge
Cancelling your Hinge subscription
Terms at a glance
| Minimum age | From 18 years |
|---|---|
| Renews automatically | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | Yes |
Checked in the terms of Hinge on Nov 4, 2026. Read the terms
How you can cancel
- Via your profile settings on Hinge
- Via the Hinge website
Contact details
| Company | Hinge Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 LaGuardia Place, NYC, New York, 10012 |
| hello@hinge.co | |
| Phone | +1800-952-5210 |
Do subscriptions auto-renew?
Subscriptions renew automatically, cancel at least 10 days before your current term ends.
Money-back guarantee
- Hinge offers a money-back guarantee with a full refund
- You have 14 day to cancel and get your money back
Members in the EU, EEA, UK and Switzerland can ask for a full refund during the first 14 days after the subscription starts. To request it, contact Hinge support.
From the terms & conditions
- Cancel 10 days before the end of the current term to avoid the next renewal
- Auto-renewal continues until you cancel
Hinge FAQ
Who owns Hinge?
Hinge is a dating app made for those seeking relationships, unlike typical dating sites. It lets users make a detailed profile using photos and prompts to highlight their personality and interests. Users can like or dislike profiles and message their matches.
Who owns Hinge?
Match Group owns Hinge. This group also owns other dating sites like Match.com, Tinder, and Twoo.
When was Hinge founded?
Hinge was initially launched in 2012. The app had a full rebranding in 2016. Earlier in 2019, Match Group redesigned the mobile app.
Who can join Hinge?
Those 18 and above can join Hinge for free.
MEMBERSHIP
How do I join Hinge?
To join Hinge, sign up using your mobile number or Facebook account.
Does Hinge offer premium membership?
Hinge offers premium membership in package durations of 1, 3, and 6 months.
Is Hinge's premium membership auto-renewed?
Yes, Hinge’s premium membership is auto-renewed for the same price and package duration unless canceled.
Can I cancel my premium membership anytime? How do I do that?
Yes, you can cancel your Hinge premium membership anytime in your Account Settings. You can still enjoy Preferred Member benefits until your billing cycle ends.
Is it possible to get a refund for unused premium membership time?
Unfortunately, Hinge does not offer refunds under any circumstance.
Is Hinge+ worth it?
Hinge+ usually has more features than the free version. These features may include unlimited likes, seeing who liked you, filtering matches better, and other benefits like unlimited roses or more visibility.
Is Hinge a good dating site?
Many consider Hinge a good dating site for finding serious relationships or friends. This is due to its detailed profiles and thoughtful interaction, according to several dating app reviews. Hinge's unique features, such as prompts and a feedback algorithm, improve the user experience. They can also help create more meaningful connections
USABILITY
How does Hinge work?
Hinge matches users based on their sign-up question answers. Users must like a part of another member's profile to send a 'like' notification.
How do I match with another member on Hinge?
You can start matching with another member of Hinge when both of you send a like to each other.
Am I required to leave a comment with my like?
You are not required to leave a comment if you want to send a like on Hinge.
I want to see who sent me likes. How do I that?
If you're a Hinge Preferred Member, you can see all likes on the "Who Liked Me" tab. If you're a standard member, you must check each profile individually to see the likes.
Why can't I delete some of my photos on my Hinge profile?
You can't remove any photos from your Hinge profile unless you add a new one.
What are the benefits of Hinge?
Hinge's design, with detailed profiles and unique prompts, helps users have deeper and more meaningful conversations. The app also improves match quality over time using a feedback system, which is ideal for users looking for serious relationships.
SECURITY
Is using Hinge safe?
Yes, Hinge is a safe place for dating. However, even though Hinge is different from other dating sites, you should still be wary of fake profiles and scammers. Should you encounter suspicious profiles, report them to the site's customer support team.
What security features does Hinge have?
Hinge has published terms and conditions as well as privacy policies.
How do I block and report an abusive Hinge member?
Tap the three dots at the top right of the profile, then press "Report." Choose a reason for reporting the member. Reporting blocks the member from contacting you again.
How do I cancel my Hinge membership?
You can cancel in the app under Profile and then Settings. Your membership stays active until the end of the current subscription period, then it expires. If you do not cancel, it renews automatically.
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Security
- Does Hinge sell your data?
- No, Hinge does not sell your data.
- Was Hinge hacked in the past?
- No, Hinge was never hacked.
- How accurately does Hinge track your location?
- Hinge tracks your exact location.
- Do your Hinge profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?
- No, your Hinge photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.
- Who can view your pictures on Hinge?
- All Hinge users can view your pictures.
- Is your phone number required for signing up at Hinge?
- Yes, a phone number is required for signing up at Hinge.
- Can you erase your personal data on Hinge?
- Yes, Hinge provides an option for users to erase their data.
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