I swiped on tinder 143,489 times. Here’s what happened
Evan Edinger・18 minutes read
Online dating apps must provide user data upon request due to GDPR regulations. The speaker analyzed Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, with Tinder showing limited success, especially for men, while Hinge led to a long-term relationship, emphasizing the importance of patience in finding love.
Insights
- Tinder's success rates for matches, conversations, and dates were significantly lower than anticipated, especially for men who often needed to pay for premium features to increase visibility.
- Hinge's personalized algorithm, immediate notifications of likes, and emphasis on acquaintances led to a higher success rate for the speaker, resulting in a long-term relationship and a positive outlook on online dating compared to other platforms.
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Summary
00:00
"Online Dating App Data Analysis Reveals Insights"
- Online dating apps are required to provide users with their data upon request due to GDPR regulations.
- The individual requested and received data from Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, apps he used extensively.
- Tinder was the first app analyzed, with over 143,000 swipes, resulting in 1,122 matches over six years.
- Out of the matches, only 220 led to conversations, and 12 dates occurred, with one relationship lasting four months.
- Tinder's success seemed limited, especially for men, as paying for premium features was necessary for better visibility.
- Tinder's pricing models included Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold, and Tinder Platinum, with varying monthly costs.
- The individual was active on Tinder for 1,551 days, swiping on 1,416 days, and chatting on 179 days.
- Bumble, where women initiate conversations, provided less data, showing a 37.5% right swipe rate and an 8.1% incoming yes rate.
- Bumble's notification system was criticized for daily false message alerts, and super swipes did not yield successful matches.
- Hinge, known for successful matches among acquaintances, uses an algorithm to learn user preferences and show compatible profiles.
12:34
"Success on Hinge: A Love Story"
- Hinge notifies users immediately when someone swipes right on them, increasing the likelihood of a response. The speaker shared personal data, revealing they had 1465 interactions on Hinge, with 50.1% being likes received and reciprocated. They were selective, liking only 1.36% of profiles.
- The speaker had 123 matches on Hinge, with 92 occurring when they initiated the like. They engaged in conversations with 35 matches. Their activity peaked at 7 am, resulting in one to three matches daily, a significant improvement from other apps.
- Despite some unsuccessful dates, the speaker found success on Hinge, leading to a long-term relationship. They compared various dating apps like Match.com, eHarmony, and OkCupid, expressing gratitude for no longer being part of the online dating scene. The speaker encourages patience in finding love, reflecting on their 10-year online dating experience.
