Hinge launches a new feature for daters to privately share details with matches

Dating app to capture Opened A new feature called “Match Note” on Wednesday, allowing users to personally share information with matches that have not been publicly shared on their profile.

Users can add a match note to their profile, similar to how they can add a text prompt. The note is always visible in the new match but they will only be able to read it once. To finish the match, the other person must recognize the note to start the conversation. They can choose relatively with another person after watching the match note.

Hinge explains that this feature is designed to support the underfesented groups, especially LGBTUIA+ and Neurdoorgent users, who face unique challenges in dating applications.

For example, transgender users cannot feel comfortable expressing their identity in their profiles but still want to be with their matches. The feature can help sharing their needs in a more personal manner of neurdoergent or setting up the first date of Sobber which is not involved in alcohol.

Match notes may enable users to express their relationships and contact styles before giving message to someone who cannot adjust to their preferences.