Tinder’s New ‘Double Date’ Feature Allows You And Your Bestie To Make Connections Together

What Is The Purpose Behind Tinder’s New Feature, ‘Double Date’

The idea is simple: the new feature follows the company’s plans to make dating more fun and social. According to Tinder, the new feature draws inspiration from existing community-focused features like ‘Tinder Matchmaker’ and ‘Share My Date Feature’, allowing friends to suggest potential matches. As per the company, both features have brought strong user interest in bringing friends into the dating arena.

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The new feature allows people to skip the awkward one-on-one icebreakers and sign in for a dating experience that feels more fun, less pressured, and more authentic.The feature is especially aimed at Gen Z and younger millennial users who view dating as a collective experience.

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How Does Tinder’s ‘Double Date’ Work?

Activating the Double Date feature on Tinder is simple and fun. Here’s how you can do it:

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Pick A Friend: Go to the Double Date icon in the top right corner of the main card stack screen and invite up to 3 friends to create a pair with.

Swipe And Match Together: Swipe through your main card stack and like the Double Date pairs that match your energy.

Make Plans With No Pressure: Once you and your friend match with a duo, a group chat will be created where you can skip the awkward icebreakers and have a fun conversation. It will help you limit small talk and stress, and plan a date easily without hesitation.

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According to Tinder, the announcement of a new feature is also helping boost engagement. About 15% of people who joined through the Double Date invite were either new users or returning users who had recently reactivated their accounts.

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