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April 7, 2025

Hinge Shares Guide to Refresh Your Profile for More Authenticity and Unique Conversations

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The start of a new season is an excellent time for daters to think about what they’re sharing on their Hinge profiles as they match with new people. To support them on their journeys, Hinge is sharing a guide to help daters refresh their profiles while showing up most authentically.

“Your profile is your chance to give people a window into your world,” said Logan Ury, Hinge’s Director of Relationship Science. “It’s important to make the most of it. Help them imagine what it’s like to date you by painting a vivid picture of your life. The key is to showcase different sides of yourself—humor, vulnerability, and everything in between.”

With this in mind, see tips from Logan below for guidance around which Prompts and photos may be due for an update – and advice on what to consider adding instead:

Hinge Profile Refresh Tips. Prompt Answers. 1) Avoid one-word responses. 2) Don't use generic responses. 3) Ditch cliche responses. 4) Switch up anything that isn't working! Photos to Refresh. 1) Don't use outdated photos. 2) No photos that hide your face. 3) Pass on more than one group photo. 4) Steer clear of gym selfies.

How to Make an Authentic Hinge Profile That Stands Out
These Hinge features help daters express themselves on their profiles, so they can build intentional connections and go on great dates.

  • Get specific advice with Prompt Feedback: If you’re looking for extra guidance on your Prompts, try Prompt Feedback. You can see personalized advice, that guides you to dig deeper and share more about yourself on your profile. By adding these unique details, you can help others discover things you have in common and inspire more meaningful conversations.
  • Put your best foot forward with Top Photo: Top Photo helps you make the best first impression by continuously testing all the pictures on your profile and automatically putting the most popular one first.
  • Let your personality shine with a Voice Prompt: Add a 30-second voice recording to your profile to help others get a sense of what a first date with you could be like. Show off your silly side with Voice Prompts like My best celebrity impression… and Guess the song…
  • Start the conversation with a Prompt Poll: Highlight three different things about yourself while kickstarting a fun debate. Potential matches can like or respond to the answer they’re most excited about. Popular Prompt Polls like We’ll instantly hit it off… and Which do we have in common can help others discover shared interests to connect over.

Daters can try Prompt Feedback, Top Photo, Voice Prompts, and Prompt Polls when updating their profile in settings. Prompt Feedback is private and optional, and the feature is available in the following languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish.

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The Dating App Designed To Be Deleted®: Hinge is on a mission to create a less lonely world by inspiring intimate, in-person connections. Through in-depth and personalized profiles, daters have unique conversations that get them off the app and out on great dates. And it’s resonating. Hinge is setting up a date every two seconds. Hinge was acquired by Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) in 2018.