Thailand — Tinder®, the world’s most popular dating app, is redefining dating with updates to its Explore page adding new tiles, giving singles a clearer way to match with intention. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Tinder is making it easier than ever for singles to find exactly what they’re looking for — whether it’s something serious, non-monogamy, or new connections worth celebrating. As the grand finale of Peak Season (Jan 1–Feb 14), Valentine’s Day marks the high point of one of Tinder’s busiest times of the year. During Peak Season, 486 bios are edited per minute, 2.1M more messages are sent, and more than 298M additional Likes are exchanged in a single day globally — proving that romance is alive and well.
Explore is a personalized, dynamic space that organizes profiles into curated categories—with existing tiles related to shared interests like “Binge Watchers”, “Coffee Date” and “Nature Lovers”, as well as, “Free Tonight” for more spontaneous daters. Tinder’s Year in Swipe™ found that singles are embracing “Loud Looking” – ditching ambiguity and being upfront about what they want without settling – and the new Explore tiles help put clarity and confidence front and center — because knowing what you want is the new normal.
How it works: Head to the Explore page on Tinder, select a tile that fits your dating goals, and instantly browse profiles of people looking for the same thing — making it easier to match with like-minded singles.
A More Intentional Dating Experience
The new Explore tiles include high-intent categories like Non-monogamous and Serious Daters – helping users find partners who align with their values.
The Serious Daters tile is designed for users in it for the long haul, making it easier to connect with like-minded matches. To enter this tile, users must have a bio, at least four photos, and set their relationship goals to one of the Long-term partner options. According to a recent international Tinder survey – 69% of singles are looking for something serious, making the Serious Daters tile likely a top pick, and many reported seeking Marriage Material (41%), the Long Game (39%), or an Intentionship (27%).
Dating Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All, And Neither Is Explore!
At the same time, 14% of Tinder users who display their Relationship Type choose options that fall under consensual non-monogamy, including ethical non-monogamy, open relationships, and polyamory — reflecting the growing diversity of modern relationships. Another 22% are open to exploring, highlighting a shift toward more fluid, self-defined connections.
Joining other high-intent Explore tiles — Short-term fun, Long-term partner, and New friends — help singles find matches who share their relationship goals. This evolution puts users first, fostering community and giving them sharper tools to filter matches with confidence and purpose.
The move is a key part of Tinder’s broader initiative to personalize and refine user experiences. By investing in these product improvements and expanding affinity-based groups, Tinder aims to provide users with greater control, curation, and quality filters to improve their matching.
“The Swipe experience is just one part of dating, as singles are looking to connect with others who share their relationship goals,” said Vivek Patel, SVP of Product at Tinder. “Explore tiles cut through the guesswork, creating dedicated spaces where singles can match with real intention — whether they’re after something serious, non-monogamy, or just new friends. The future of dating is clear, and Tinder is helping make it easier to navigate it with confidence.”
What’s Next? The Future of Explore
With plans to enhance the experience of broader affinity groups like LGBTQIA+ and strengthen personalization, Tinder is creating a dynamic space for singles to connect with like-minded individuals while staying true to themselves.
As we head into 2025, dating is evolving, with more singles leveraging the Swipe® experience to build connections that align with their needs. Tinder’s Explore page is a bold declaration that the future of dating is as loud, proud, and purposeful as the people who make it.