The modern feed is not a merit test. In many U.S. markets, profiles rise or fall because of a platform’s ranking choices, not simply personal appeal. Internal scores blend activity, response rates, an...
This introduction explains how modern dating apps order the people and profiles you see over time. Apps like Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and Grindr use different methods — from Tinder’s move away from an ...
Distance filters shape which profiles you see first and most often. In many U.S. apps a few miles can change who appears in your queue. These radius controls act as gates that expand or shrink a visib...