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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Hide a Tinder Profile Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Related Articles References Article Summary Co-authored by Darlene Antonelli, MA Reviewed by John Keegan

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

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This article was reviewed by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 95,851 times.

This wikiHow will show you how to hide your Tinder Profile without deleting it using the mobile app and web browser. You can turn off Discovery so you can keep all the information associated with your account, but keep it hidden from searches and matches.

Steps

  1. Step 1 Open Tinder. 1 Open Tinder. This app icon looks like a white flame on a red/pink background that you'll find on your Home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
    • You can also go to https://tinder.com and follow the same steps to hide your Tinder profile.
    • If you aren't logged in, select a login option when prompted, then enter your account details to log in.
  2. Step 2 Tap the profile icon. 2 Tap the profile icon. It's the person-shaped icon in the upper left corner of the screen. A menu will appear. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Tap Settings. 3 Tap Settings. This grey gear icon is usually on the left side of the page.
  4. Step 4 Tap to turn the switch off icon next to "Show me on Tinder. 4 Tap to turn the switch off Android 7 Switch Off next to "Show me on Tinder." The switch should change from pink/red to grey/white to indicate that it is off.
    • Your profile will not appear in the card stack for other users, but you can still use the app and your account to message your current matches.[1]
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.help.tinder.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003340963-Discovery-Settings

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John Keegan Reviewed by: John Keegan Dating Coach This article was reviewed by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 95,851 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 4 Updated: December 11, 2025 Views: 95,851 Categories: Personal Profiles Article SummaryX

1. Open Tinder. 2. Tap the profile icon. 3. Tap Settings. 4. Tap to turn the switch off next to "Show me on Tinder." Did this summary help you?YesNo

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