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Confessions of a Hinge Power User

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Tinder, Hinge, Bumble , Raya , Tinder and Match Group sued for its “addictive, game-like design,” which locks users into a loop.

As Gen Z and others are leaving swiping behind, users are desperate for new alternatives.

JB is one of the chronically hinged romantics who tirelessly stalk dating apps in search of connection.

Tinder remains the most popular dating app of choice, with 50 million monthly active users across 190 countries.

On Feeld , mid-to-elder millennials tend to make the most connections on average, over 200 percent higher than Gen Zers .

In 2023 , Business of Apps reported, more than one million people paid for Hinge 's premium services.

JB credits the change in mindset to rapper-turned-pundit Cam’ron.

“I know it’s a little problematic,” JB continues, “but that became my thing. I keep it chill—pizza and drinks.

It becomes very clear if they actually want to get to know you, or if they are trying to get their dinner paid for.