How to use Tinder’s new Explore feature
Tinder just added an Explore page to its app, part of an attempt to be more Gen Z-friendly that includes videos in profiles and a generally more interactive experience aimed at drawing reddit Eharmony vs Christian mingle in younger users. The Explore feature drops in all English-speaking countries Wednesday, Sept. 8, and will be available worldwide by mid-October.
The Explore page is a new tab represented by a window-like icon; it’s an addition to the usual swipe mode, messages, and (if you’re a paid user) people who’ve already liked you. The feature is an opportunity to be more targeted with your swipes and, if successful, easily find a match that shares your interests.
Explore, like the rest of the app, is pretty intuitive to use. Tap the window icon to see Explore, then tap whatever feature you’d like to try. You can See Only Verified Members, a new capability to swipe only on users with verified photos, and discover by interest (or Passions, as they’re called on the app).
The latter is catered to you and includes a range of topics from food to gaming to music. For example, my Explore page lets me discover by interests like social causes and travel:
I must’ve been in Tinder’s testing group, as I was able to see the Explore tab for a few days before launch
As the app stated in its press release, nearly 80 percent of test members felt compelled to use it before its official release – including me. Read more “How to use Tinder’s new Explore feature”
