How to Like Someone on Hinge

To kickstart a user’s journey on Hinge, it is a must they know about the basics of liking someone on Hinge. One interesting thing about Hinge is that, unlike other applications, you get to like certain parts of a person’s profile like a specific photo or a specific prompt.

Moreover, hinge works on the concept of mutual liking which helps create meaningful connections and serve as good ice breakers. Thus we bring you a guide on how to like someone on Hinge which is completely different from simple taps or swipes that you might have been indulging into until now. 

Steps to Send Someone a Like on Hinge

Here we provide you with a detailed step-by-step approach to send someone a like on Hinge: 

• Open Hinge App: Firstly make sure to Install Hinge on your device. Create an account if you are a new user by filling in all the relevant details. If you are an existing user, simply login to your account. 

• Locate the “Discover tab” The next step is to navigate your way to the bottom left corner of your screen and you will see the “hinge logo”. Tap on it to open the “Discover tab”. 

• Browse through the app: Once you open the tab, the profile of other users will be visible to you. Search for a potential match until you find someone you want to send a like to.  If you want to skip a profile, simply tap on the “X” icon in the bottom left corner of the screen (above the hinge logo depicting the Discover tab). The erstwhile profile will be removed and another profile will be shown. Keep repeating the process until you find somebody you like. You can even scroll down to thoroughly browse a person’s profile. 

• Sending likes: Once you have landed on the profile of a person whom you find interesting, you will notice a “heart icon” visible in the bottom right of their displayed photo(s) or prompt(s). The icon is visible on all the photos or prompts a person has posted on Hinge. Tap on that “heart icon” and notice a prompt appears on your screen. There will be two options visible to you- one will be a “rose icon” and the other will be a  “send like” option. Tap on either of the options to send a like to the person. 

• Adding comment: After you have clicked on the heart icon, you may notice that above the “send like”  option there’s an option to “Add a comment” on the photo of a person. Fun fact, it is estimated that adding a comment along with likes can lead to better chances of being matched with a person. So,  don’t forget to leave a comment too. 

• Wait for the match: The person will be notified of your likes and comments after you have followed the above steps. If the person likes your profile they may match with you by liking you back. So, now all you can do is wait for the person to match with you so that you can start a conversation with them. 

How to Like Someone on Hinge Without Sending a Rose?

Hinge has a special feature called “roses” to like someone’s profile to showcase your interest in them. It depicts a profile that has caught your attention much more than others and may increase your chances of getting matched. It’s a special gesture to tell someone how eager you are to start a conversation with them. 

Here’s how you can like someone on hinge without sending roses:

• Open the Hinge App: Firstly install Hinge on your device. Create an account if you are new to Hinge or simply log in to your account, if you are an existing one.  

• Locate the “Discover tab”: After you have opened Hinge, in the bottom left corner of your screen,  you will see the “hinge logo”. Tap on it to open the “Discover tab”. 

• Browse through the app: Once you open the tab, the profile of other users will be visible to you. Search for a potential match until you find someone you want to send a like to.  If you want to skip a profile, simply tap on the “X” icon in the bottom left corner of the screen (above the hinge logo depicting the Discover tab). The erstwhile profile will be removed and another profile will be shown. Keep repeating the process until you find somebody you like. You can even scroll down to thoroughly browse a person’s profile. 

• Sending likes: Once you have landed on the profile of a person whom you find interesting, you will notice a “heart icon” visible in the bottom right of their displayed photo(s) or prompt(s). Tap on that “heart icon” and notice a prompt appears on your screen. 

• Sending without roses: Once the prompt appears, you will notice there are two options- “a rose icon” and “Send like” option. Carefully choose only the “send like” option and not the other one. Once you tap on it the like will be sent to the person. Additionally, you may also choose to send a comment to increase your chances of matching with the person. 

How to Like Someone on Hinge Standouts

As the name suggests, Standouts are people who stand out on Hinge. They are people with outstanding content usually getting a lot of attention and likes on the app. As Hinge says “ It is a bonus batch of content from people who are your type and who are not to be found elsewhere”. 

Liking someone on hinge standouts is done by sending them “roses”.  We will give you a detailed outline of how to like someone on hinge standards:

• Open the Hinge App: Firstly install Hinge on your device. Create an account if you are a new user or simply log in to your account if you are an existing one by entering relevant details.  

• Locate the “Discover tab”: After you open Hinge, locate the “standout tab” depicted by a “star logo” next to the “Discover tab” at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the “star” to open it. 

• Browse Profiles: Once you open the tab, the profile of other users will be visible to you. Search for a potential match until you find someone you want to send a rose to. You can swipe left to navigate the bunch of profiles that are visible on the standout. Additionally, you can tap on a person’s profile to know more about them in detail. 

• Sending likes: Once you have landed on the profile of a person who caught your attention,  you will notice the “roses icon” next to all photo(s) or prompt(s) displayed on their Hinge profile. Tap on that “rose icon” to send one. Additionally, you may even choose to add a comment to gain more attention from the person. 

One thing to note here is that there’s only one free rose available to a hinge user every week. If you want to send more roses you will have to buy them. Hinge lets its users buy packs of roses from 3 per pack to 50 per pack depending on the needs of the users.

Besides, If you don’t use your free rose for one week, you will lose it and it will not be saved for you to use in the future. However, purchased roses do not expire until you use them. You can buy the roses by using any kind of online method such as through debit/credit card, UPI, wallets, etc. 

How to Like Someone’s Photo on Hinge?

Here are the simple steps to like someone’s photo on Hinge:

• “Login” to the Hinge profile. 

• Tap on the “Hinge logo” to open the “Discover tab”.

• Browse through a multitude of profiles until you find somebody you like. 

• Tap the “heart icon” next to their display picture.

• Confirm your action by choosing “send like” and additionally you can also choose to comment on the photo of the person. 

How to Know if Someone Didn’t Like You on Hinge?

The most important indicator of someone not liking you is indicated by no response or lack of engagement from them. Here are some potential signs that can indicate that someone didn’t like you on hinge:

• Did not match: Being matched on Hinge only happens if both the users send a like to each other. If you have sent a rose or like to somebody and you have not matched with them after a considerable time has lapsed, it means that they didn’t like you back. 

• Lack of messages: If you do not receive any responses from a person, it may indicate that they are not interested in holding a conversation with you and may have lost interest. 

• Unmatched: If someone matches with you first but eventually removes the connection, then they have no interest in talking with you and may not like you. 

• No interaction with your profile: If the person is an active hinge user and has not liked any of your photos or prompts, this might be a sign that they don’t like you. 

One important thing to note is that users usually skip a person’s profile by tapping on the “X” icon. However, the person whose profile is skipped is never notified of the same. Thus, you won’t get any direct notification of someone not liking you on hinge but there are certain hints that we have detailed above that can help you understand the same. 

Why Can’t I Like Someone on Hinge?

The primary reason can be you have exhausted all your likes for the day. Usually, normal hinge users get 8 likes per day.

So if you have used all your 8 likes in a day, you will not be able to like anybody anymore. You will have to wait till the app resets them. Hinge has a policy to reset all the likes every day at 4:00 AM according to the local time standards. 

Hinge and HingeX subscribers get the option to send unlimited likes along with other benefits. So if you want to send unlimited likes, then you can upgrade your profile. 

Some other reasons this might be happening maybe because:

• Profile restriction: Hinge may restrict you from sending likes if you haven’t completed your profile as per the terms and conditions. Maybe you have not listed the required number of prompts or you failed to upload the required number of photos. So, make sure your profile is up to date as per the app’s requirements. 

• Account has been flagged: If due to a violation of some guidelines, Hinge has restricted or suspended your account then you may not get to use the app properly and thus, you can’t like someone on Hinge. 

• Technical glitches: For other reasons, there are some technical issues with the app that are causing problems in functionality. You may reopen the app and ensure you have proper internet connectivity for the smooth functioning of the app. 

What is a Priority Like on Hinge

Priority likes is a feature that Hinge users get exclusively when they upgrade their profile to “HingeX”. They are the same as normal likes except they increase the chances of your visibility and thus the possibility of getting matched sooner. 

It means out of all the likes a person may receive on their photos or prompts., your likes will always stay on the top of the list. This happens automatically when you buy HingeX and stays until your subscription expires. Moreover, nobody else will be notified about the priority-like feature and it is known to the subscriber only. 

Where is the Like Button on Hinge?

To locate the like button to send a like to someone, you need to follow these steps:

• “Login” to your Hinge profile. 

• Tap on the “Hinge logo” to open the “Discover tab”.

• Browse through profiles until you find somebody you like. 

• The “heart icon” you see next to their display picture is the like button you can use to send someone a like on Hinge. 

To locate the page to discover who liked you, these are the steps: 

• “Login” to the Hinge profile. 

• Tap on the “heart icon ” at the bottom of the screen in the middle. It is next to the standouts “star” icon. 

• You will be directed to a page where you can see all the profiles that have liked you. 

How Long Does Hinge Likes Last?

After you have sent a like to someone on Hinge, there is no expiry period for the same. A person may choose to like back and eventually match even days or weeks after you send them a like. One of the things that make people choose hinge is it has no time limit features. 

Why Am I Not Getting Hinge Likes?

Trying your best to get likes on Hinge, but failing every time? There might be a few reasons why this is happening:

• Not appropriate photos: On dating apps, it is essential to upload your best photos to make a very good first impression. Your photos might be a reason you are not getting any likes. Some tips you can follow are- use high-quality photos, avoid group pictures, upload photos with attractive backgrounds, etc. 

• Failure to use prompts: Hinge prompts enable users to gain better insight into the profile of a person. If you have posted no or very less prompts, then your profile may come across as uninteresting. It is essential to include more prompts which may even serve as good conversation starters. Moreover, make sure to write interesting and witty answers in your prompt which will make them more likely to get a user’s attention. 

• Filters and Settings: If the filters you have chosen, limit the reach of your account then you might need to reset them.  Expand your geographical area, reset your preferences, and gain a wider reach to get more likes. 

• Inactivity: If you are inactive on Hinge, your profile may have a very limited reach leading to less number of likes. Make sure to be more interactive by sending likes, roses, and comments and staying well in touch with your matches. 

• Incomplete profile: Make sure your profile is up to date as per the app’s requirements.  If you have an incomplete profile, the visibility may be reduced making it even more difficult to get likes.