If you have no Tinder matches, you might ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAm I really that unattractive that no one swipes right when they see my profile?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although I don\u2019t know what you look like or ever read your Tinder bio<\/a>, I can definitely tell you that there are many other reasons you should consider, other than your looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As if finding love wasn\u2019t hard enough already, I\u2019m afraid I have to tell you that, in order to succeed, you\u2019ll have to learn how Tinder works<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But don\u2019t worry! I\u2019m here to help! In this article, you\u2019ll find everything you need to know to reach your goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we begin, there\u2019s something else you need to know that might surprise you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a statistic<\/a> done in 2015, only 38% of all Tinder users worldwide were women. Now, depending on which gender appeals to you the most, this could be good news or bad news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s more, experts tend to believe that now there are even fewer women who use Tinder, mainly because they prefer to use similar dating apps such as Bumble, Hinge, and OkCupid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does this mean that you should switch apps? I\u2019m not going to lie to you\u2026 It might come to that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you give up, though, try the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Making changes to your profile is the first thing you should probably do if you want to turn the situation in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But before you do that, you have to figure out what\u2019s off or unattractive about your current Tinder profile<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if you only added a single Tinder photo and didn\u2019t write anything in your bio, your chances are slim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This doesn\u2019t work even if you\u2019re a really hot man or woman. Usually, a Tinder profile with no extra information and a photo of a sexy person is considered fake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, how can you succeed? You shouldn\u2019t underestimate the power of a good profile. Just as with anything in life, you have to put in an effort if you want results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make improvements to your Tinder profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You know what they say, \u201cA picture is worth a thousand words\u201d and I agree. You can actually tell a story about yourself with every photo you add to your dating profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What people and men in particular do wrong here is that they post photos with their friends. This is a definite no-no because it will be confusing for whoever looks at your profile. Not to mention that they could like one of your friends better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another type of photo that you shouldn\u2019t add is a low-quality selfie that isn\u2019t flattering and doesn\u2019t say anything about yourself (avoid mugshots as well). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Men should also keep their no-shirt-on photos private. I hate to break it to you, but women don\u2019t want to see your abs (no matter how good-looking they are) without asking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That only makes them think that the next photo you\u2019ll send will be a d*ck pic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things are not very different for ladies either. Sure, you might get some matches if you put a half-naked photo of yourself on your profile, but to what end? What story does that picture say about you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to take or pick the most flattering Tinder photos of yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip: Avoid group photos and close-ups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you don\u2019t write a bio, you basically give the other person no option but to decide based on your photo(s) whether to swipe right or left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially if you\u2019re not the most good-looking guy or girl, you don\u2019t want that. Instead, you should also give them a chance to give you a like based on the info you share about yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what you should include in your bio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tips and tricks to get more matches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To make sure that your updated profile is visible to other users, there are 2 tricks you should know about, namely, new accounts get a boost, and Tinder\u2019s paid plans can get you more matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An even better idea than updating the Tinder profile you already have is to create a new one. In this way, you\u2019ll start from scratch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that the app will calculate and determine who your audience should be. Wait, what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, it\u2019s true! Tinder actually has complex algorithms based on which it shows you potential matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new account is going to give you a boost that will last for about a day. On this day, you\u2019ll have access to the profiles of highly-desirable people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get a few right swipes and you don\u2019t over-swipe right, your chances to get matches will be considerably higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is actually another factor that may get you a lot of matches or no matches. It\u2019s a Tinder algorithm called “ELO score” and I\u2019ll tell you more about it below (point #7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In case you didn\u2019t know, Tinder actually wants to help you out. However, their help doesn\u2019t come for free. You\u2019ll have to spend money if you want to enjoy benefits such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, your chances to get more matches can increase with the help of these features. However, they\u2019re not mandatory. It all depends on how much you really want to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you get completely discouraged, you should consider giving other similar apps a try. Although very popular and effective for many people, Tinder might not be for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you know exactly what you\u2019re looking for and not just looking around, then you can choose apps specially made for your purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, eHarmony <\/a>is the best option for you if you\u2019re looking for a long-term relationship. It provides you with an in-depth signup and matching process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s even more surprising, it takes pride in the fact that 75% of all online marriages start there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are looking to have casual fun only, then giving the Adult Friend Finder<\/a> a try could be the solution for you. It has over 60 million users, so you should be able to find someone there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technical reasons you get no matches on Tinder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n People who don\u2019t get matches on Tinder and inclined to say that it\u2019s an app only suited for handsome and fit people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, they do this out of frustration because they can\u2019t find another reason why no one likes them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, there are technical reasons that could interfere with the match-making process offered by this app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let me explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This app offers you multiple options when it comes to filtering which people you see in your list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, you can choose the maximum distance between you and the people you could be interested to meet. To discover more people from your area, you should increase this distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially if you live in a not-so-populated place, you can\u2019t expect to have 100 new options every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The same goes for your age range limit. If you only want to see, for example, women between 21 and 23 years old that are at a maximum distance of 100 miles from you and you live in Alaska, you probably won\u2019t find too many (or at all).<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it\u2019s understandable you don\u2019t want to travel just to hook up with a man or woman, it\u2019s not this app\u2019s fault there are no eligible singles in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the ELO score, you might ask. It\u2019s Tinder\u2019s secret ranking system (Tinder algorithm)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you first create an account, your ELO score is perfect. That\u2019s why you get to see the profiles of highly desirable men and women, and you get the same visibility, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, as time goes by and you swipe right or left on people, and they do the same for you, your personal ELO score starts to take shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How does it work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if you are not picky at all and you swipe right to every man or woman you see, then the app is going to show you less attractive people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on its mechanics, it would be best to maintain a 30\/70 ratio. In other words, swipe left 2-3 times for each time you swipe right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hopefully, by doing so you can keep your ELO score high, regardless of how many people swipe right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, do your best to pick the men or women you like most, not everyone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n No matches on Tinder? You close the app, don\u2019t use it for a month, and then you try again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Still no matches? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, it\u2019s because you are an inactive user. This app won\u2019t show your profile to active users who <\/p>\n\n\n\n use the app every day, send messages and replies, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why not? Because they can\u2019t give an active user high hopes knowing that you are an infrequent user. They want to show people real options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if a paid user Super Likes you and you don\u2019t notice, they waste that Super Like on you. Tinder doesn\u2019t want that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While you might think that the app will definitely send you a notification if that happens, that isn\u2019t true. If you don\u2019t use a certain app for a long time, your phone will remove its permissions and you won\u2019t be notified anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be honest: Did you break any of the Tinder community guidelines? If you did, then it means that they restricted your account and that\u2019s why you\u2019re getting no potential matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, you could live under the impression that you\u2019re using the app as per usual, being able to swipe left and right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, while you can still do that, Tinder doesn\u2019t show your profile to anyone, anymore. In addition to that, there\u2019s no way back from getting shadowbanned. It lasts forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make sure that\u2019s not your case, just create a new account!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
10 Tips to get matches on Tinder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Use The Right Tinder Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Write a bio and include things about yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. Create a new account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Upgrade your Tinder subscription<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Try other apps similar to Tinder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Your filters could be too restrictive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Your ELO score is bad due to over-swiping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. You didn\u2019t actively use the app for a while<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Your Tinder account got shadowbanned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n