Tinder opened the virtual doors to Explore, a newly-created hub within the app that will host completely new, interactive ways to use Tinder, for members in Viet Nam and the Asia-Pacific region. 

Members will have more control over who they meet by giving them the option to navigate through profiles arranged by interest, while also allowing them to access a growing list of exclusive social experiences, such as Hot Takes, Vibes and Swipe Night - with many more to follow.

Explore represents the biggest update to Tinder since the invention of the original Swipe feature, and in early testing nearly 80 per cent of eligible Tinder members have flocked to try it.

“A new generation of daters is asking for more from us in the post-COVID world: more ways to have fun and interact with others virtually and more control over who they meet on Tinder,” said Renate Nyborg, CEO of Tinder. 

“Today’s launch of Explore is a major step in creating a deeper, multi-dimensional, interactive experience for our members that expands the possibilities of Tinder as a platform.”

In Explore, members can discover potential matches for every mood and activity.  Members can find a snack in Foodies, someone on their level in Gamers, or a partner to split their headphones with in Music Lovers.

Photo Verification, which is the most popular Trust & Safety feature on Tinder, allows members to self-authenticate through a series of real-time posed selfies, which are compared to existing profile photos using human-assisted AI technology.

Swipe Night, the first social experience Tinder launched, drew crowds of more than 20 million and led to a 26 per cent increase in matches. As previously announced, the next installation of Swipe Night will be available in Explore from November.

Hot Takes, a nightly social experience, can now be joined directly from Explore. Hot Takes gives members the opportunity to chat with someone before they match in a low-stakes quiz on popular culture and opinions.

Explore and Hot Takes will be available globally for all members by mid-October. — VNS