Tinder evolves some features into dating ‘modes’ | TechCrunch

To retain users and increase engagement, Tinder is overhauling some of its existing features to redesign the “mode” and also making changes to its home screen.

The app will get two new modes, Double Date and College Mode – essentially an extension of existing features – and the “For For You” mode on the home screen, showing off the classic Tinder experience. The company said it will add more dating modes that will incorporate benefits, dating intentions and different ways of contact.

Tinder launched in June Dual date mode, This allows users to pair with friends and match other pairs. The feature is limited to certain geographic locations at launch, and the company is now promoting it globally. Tinder said that since July, users have been more engaged compared to one-on-one chat, with 25% more news per game.

At the same time, the university model is built on the existing Tinder U featuresThis was launched in 2018 and aims to allow adult students to register with a college or college email ID and find potential competitions on or near campus. last year, The company has updated the feature Have students update their profile to include details such as graduation year, major, club and Greek life. Now, the university model allows students to fight anywhere else.

“Z Gen has been craving for easier, low-voltage connections because the content you enter and the way you want to connect can change every day,” Cleo Long, senior director of global product marketing at Tinder, said in a statement. “We have heard our users loudly and clearly, and they are looking for better matches, not just more matches.”

Tinder’s parent company, Match Group, mentioned these dating patterns Last month’s Q2 2025 revenue call. The company said today it will add

Tinder said the redesign and dual date features are launched worldwide, but the University mode will be compatible with users later in the fall.