How To Get More Likes On Tinder: 9 Tips For More Matches

Uploaded pictures? Check.

Wrote a personal bio? Check.

Lots of Tinder likes? *holds back tears*

It’s okay, champ.

In this article I’ll give you my very best tips on how to get more Tinder likes and matches.

In this article:

• What are the main reasons you have so few likes on Tinder?
• Step 1. Do your best to please the Tinder algorithm
• Step 2. Have an attractive collection of photos
• Step 3. Have a stimulating bio
• Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the main reasons you have so few likes on Tinder?

Before we dive into the details, first things first. Let’s have a quick look at all the possible reasons you get so little likes from potential matches.

1. Your online dating profile is not attractive enough.
2. The Tinder algorithm dislikes you based on how you use the dating app.
3. There are too few people within your range and location.
4. You’re too critical of who you swipe right.

Now your profile is usually the most important reason. However, the Tinder algorithm and the other factors can also have a huge effect on the amount of matches you get.

Watch my video on how to get more Tinder likes

In the following video, I dissect the profiles of 3 TextGod followers. I look at their profiles and point out what is done WELL and what is done POORLY.

Apply the feedback I give these 3 gentle sirs and you can also improve your profile to get more likes on Tinder.

Enjoy.

Step 1. Do your best to please the Tinder algorithm

You don’t want to be on the bottom of the Tinder swipe stack.

People rarely go through all the possible profiles in their search range. If they swipe and get a couple of matches, they usually stop swiping and try out their matches first.

So how do you improve your position in the Tinder swipe stack, so people see you faster?

1. Swipe selectively

A report by ASONAM found that 3 out of 10 guys swipe almost every profile. Tinder doesn’t like this and punishes users like this by putting them at the bottom of the swipe stack.

2. Be active

Do you regularly use the app? Do you update your profile occasionally? Do you send your matches a message ASAP? Tinder likes active people.

3. Give Tinder your data

Adding your Instagram, Spotify, and filling in your bio plus interests shows effort, and Tinder likes users who do their best.

Plus, Tinder’s algorithm uses your data to show your profile to like-minded people. So be sure to use the ‘interest’ tags.

4. Use Tinder’s premium features

To give you more visibility, Tinder has some great premium features that you have to pay for.

• Tinder Super likes. You can give someone a super like. This will put you higher in their swipe stack. Also, they will see that you gave them a super like (you’re marked with a blue star on your online dating profile).
• Tinder Boost. When you activate your boost, you will be somewhere on top of the swipe stack for everyone in your range for 30 minutes.
• See who likes you. With this feature, you can actually see who likes you before you swipe them.
• Message before matching. With this feature, you can add a message to your super likes. This way you can try to impress her before she has a chance to swipe you left.

Some of these features you can buy separately. Others are only unlocked with Tinder plus, Tinder Gold, or Tinder Platinum.

Check out this Tinder article to find out how to get these features.

5. Switch locations or change your distance

Another reason you’re not getting likes on Tinder is that there aren’t many (interesting) women in your area.

If you’re in a small town or an area with few Tinder users, you’ll never get any likes.

There are two simple solutions:

The first is to change the maximum distance. Tinder looks for people within a certain range from where you are.

In the settings you can easily change this. However, if you set your range to 10 km, but a woman has set her range to 5km, she will still never ever see you.

The second option might be better: get Tinder Passport. It’s a premium feature that allows you to change your Tinder location.

You could for example set it to a nearby city. More people means more chances for great matches.

Step 2. Have an attractive collection of photos

Your success on Tinder is largely decided by your photos. Here’s a quick breakdown on how to have an attractive set of pics (for more details, dive into the tips):

1. Start with an irresistible headshot (do not hide your face behind sunglasses, hats or scarfs).
2. Have a mix of photos that emphasize your strengths and quirks that make you unique.
3. Switch up your expression in every photo so you look like a real person rather than a paid actor.
4. Focus on candid instead of posed shots for a more authentic look.
5. Avoid ‘samey’ vibes and try to say something new with every photo (e.g. don’t have 3 photos of you doing drinks in a café).

1. The trick behind a good first photo

Studies show that the majority of women will swipe your profile to the left if your first photo isn’t interesting enough. So no matter how good the rest of your profile is, your first picture largely determines whether you have a shot at getting liked at all.

If she doesn’t find you attractive or interesting within a glance, your chances of being liked are small.

So what kind of leading shot do you need for success?

Well, when we observe the photos of Tinder’s most successful men, we notice a simple pattern: the best-rated male profiles almost always start with a “chest up” pose.

Take note of the contrast between the figure and the background.

The background is noticeable, but because the backdrop isn’t exciting, it doesn’t pull your attention. Your eyes naturally focus on the face and the eyes. To increase the contrast between you and the background, use an image editor like Photoshop.

Which reminds me: don’t hide your eyes behind a pair of sunglasses!

Should you look away or at the camera?

I’ve spent far too much time studying this subject. Deep diving into scientific studies. Comparing thousands of first photos. And asking the hottest girls for their advice.

And the answer I’ve come to is this: Whichever you can pull off best. If you look comfortable and cool looking into the camera, go for it. Do you look better by pointing your gaze away? Do that.

For more tips, check out the article below.

• 11 Tinder profile picture tips to triple your matches

2. Do not use selfies, unless they tell a unique story

Even though they’re everywhere: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and even LinkedIn, have you ever considered if selfies are good?

Let me help you answer the question: selfies are usually NOT helping you at all.

Why? They typically don’t demonstrate anything interesting about you or your life.

Jesse Carbino, who was once on Tinder’s payroll as the chief sociologist, says staying away from selfies is the simplest way of getting more likes. And a study does say 82% of participants want to see fewer selfies on social media.

So, guys, please no more bathroom selfies. Also, indoor selfies are famous for having bad lighting. Which makes you look less attractive than you actually are.

Another study by the psychology department of the University of Toronto says selfies make you look: unattractive, nasty, and narcissistic.

A bit harsh, but it makes some sense. In a world full of beautiful things, a selfie-maker only thinks of photographing himself and he doesn’t even have a friend to help him.

So when are selfies okay?

Some selfies actually increase likes. Like when you are doing something so epic, you have no choice but to take the picture yourself.

It’s because you actually demonstrate something cool about yourself and your life. You’re showing off an adventure.

Like skydiving.

Or DJing.

For more on selfies and which ones work and don’t work, check out this article:

• 10 Selfies on Tinder That DO and DON’T Work

3. Be radically authentic in your pictures

Most guys go the extra mile to look attractive and important on online dating, but end up looking foolish.

But you don’t need to be Fabio or push over the tower of Pisa to get likes.

In fact, guys who show off their bodies often chase off more women than they attract. Women love muscular and wealthy guys, but they hate show-offs.

Posting your gym pics is the same as flashing your Rolex in her face. It makes you look try-hard and arrogant.

The best way to increase your likes is to be radically authentic: Show off your fun and unique personality.

Do you like sports and the beach? Shoot a picture of you surfing or playing volleyball in the sand.

Are you a gamer? Go to a VR room with friends and get one of them to make a photo of you in mid action.

You get the idea.

4. Be careful with group photos

Sometimes your best pics are pics of you in a group at a party or event.

Just think twice before using them!

Your potential match doesn’t want to scan a group photo wondering who or where you are.

The good thing about group photos, however, is that they give a sneak peek into your amazing life.

So if you decide to add a group photo:

• Make sure to NOT use it as your first photo.
• Make sure it’s very clear who you are in the picture.

And the bottom line: only add a group photo if it gives off awesome vibes. Don’t do it because you just looked good in it.

5. Strike a balance between manly and friendly

Some guys think the best way to get more likes is to be more sexy. While being sexy definitely helps, few girls want to start a relationship with a guy who looks like a womanizer or meathead.

Why?

They don’t feel trustworthy. No matter how much a girl finds you attractive, she won’t match you if she doesn’t feel safe with you.

As we say in our TextGod Formula:  you need as much Trust as you need Attraction.

And how do you do that? By showing both your soft and edgy side in your Tinder profile.

The easiest way to be more soft and friendly? Smile.

If you want to reveal more about yourself, pose with a family pet. Show off your most relaxing hobbies: hiking, meditating, or cooking. And lastly, capture a play session with one of your younger relatives, perhaps a photo of you pushing your cousin on a swing.

Is your Tinder portfolio already making you look too much like a harmless puppy? Inject it with a shot of testosterone.

To add more manliness to your profile, add photos of yourself not smiling (like when you’re focused on an activity). And try to highlight some of your more masculine features, your jawline, beard, or your well developed back and shoulders. Also consider adding shots of you doing cool ‘manly’ stuff:  climbing, boxing, fixing a car, doing DIY, and so on.

You’ll know when you hit the ‘trust’ sweet spot when your likes go through the roof.

Step 3. Have a stimulating bio

Your Tinder bio is designed to convince doubters just how cool you really are.

Unfortunately, most guys write the same boring bios:

• Short words that describe your life and personality.
• Played out inspirational quotes.
• And other boring facts.

Women want a man who stimulates their emotions. And a boring factual bio doesn’t do the job.

So write a challenging and funny Tinder bio.

• Don’t make spelling errors. Most women find language mistakes a huge turn off. Run a spellcheck before make your bio public.
• Drop the inspirational quotes. It’s overdone and it’s not something you came up with.
• Focus on your personality. It’s not a resumé. She doesn’t care about what you like, she cares about how you make her feel.
• Show, don’t tell. She doesn’t believe you when your bio says you’re outgoing, sporty, or funny. She’s had men lie to her more times than you can imagine.
• Keep it emotional. Perhaps something that playfully rubs her the wrong way.

Here are some great Tinder bio examples from coach Jay (that you can steal if it fits your personality closely enough):

And another:

Let me give you some fun examples from others. Here’s one that’s really fun but would do better if it were shorter.

This guy has combined and exaggerated all the clichés women use on their Tinder profiles into one bio.

Clever and funny. Just a little too long if you ask me.

How about another? A bio that rides the fine line between cocky and douchey.

 

For more on writing the perfect Tinder bio, check out this article:

• 72 Tinder Bios For Guys That Get The Most Matches!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need professional photos to get more likes?

Not necessarily! Authenticity works better than perfection. While a few well-composed pictures can help, showcasing your real self is what draws people in.

2. What kind of photos should I avoid?

Avoid using too many group photos or overly staged pictures. Also, steer clear of anything that shows too much skin unless it’s in a setting that makes sense, like surfing or swimming.

3. How can I stand out from other guys on Tinder?

Build a profile that oozes personality. Most guys have pretty much the same photos with a different main character. Show off what makes you different. Try to be memorable.

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Louis Farfields

 

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