Dating apps aren’t magic, no matter how much they try to imply it. You WILL face difficulties finding the perfect match because that’s how the game is!
But instead of scrapping your Hinge profile entirely, what if there was a way to reset your feed…a fresh start, if you will?
Not many know this, but Hinge has a Fresh Start feature that gives users another second chance to find love.
What is Hinge’s “Fresh Start” feature? What about the advantages?
Think of cooking something but you accidentally put in the wrong ingredient, so now you have to start all over—the Fresh Start option resets your feed.
What this means is that, after an unlucky streak of bad matches, you finally get a fresh batch of cookies!
Imagine you accidentally skipped on the love of your life just because you didn’t like their bio: with Fresh Start, you’re given the option to re-check what you might have missed out on:
- New users;
- Users who have skipped you;
- Users you have skipped;
- Users whom you’ve been waiting on for millennia.
Yes, this feature resets your feed and likes, but only by recommending profiles that Hinge deems compatible with you. Plus, it’s a last resort before going through the hassle of deleting your account.
How to activate it?
For something seemingly this complicated, activating the Fresh Start option is pretty easy.
You can find the feature on your Settings. You need to start the process of deleting your Hinge account but stop when you’re presented with the Fresh Start option.
*Please be careful or you might ACTUALLY delete your account!
Hinge will give you a bit more information regarding this feature, by the way, so don’t worry about it.
What’s the right pick for you? Starting fresh vs. deleting your account…
If your house is dirty, do you buy a new one or just clean it?
Deleting your account means losing a lot of the meaningful matches you’ve met thus far and even your subscription if you’re paying for Hinge.
So, use Fresh Start only if…
→ You’re sick and tired of not clicking with anyone.
The Fresh Start function is a great way to find matches you’re going to click with instantly. The conversations will flow more naturally, and you might even go on a date or two!
→ You keep seeing only low-quality matches on your feed.
Your new feed will be specifically tailored for you, meaning you should have an easier time finding someone whose personality and appearance you like.
→ You went all Bob The Builder on your profile.
I suggest you change things up on your profile before using Fresh Start. Start with your images and prompts. Otherwise, using it would be useless as the same people will skip you AGAIN.
→ You’re just coming back to Hinge.
Were you on hiatus? A Fresh Start ought to do you well because it would re-introduce you to the people who had a glow-up.
And, delete your account if…
→ You’re shadowbanned.
If your Hinge account is shadowbanned, meaning Hinge is deliberately hiding it from other users, you must replace it with a new one because it’d be a waste of time to keep it.
To prevent another shadowban, sign up for Hinge using a phone number from our DatingZest service—our numbers are ACTUALLY proven to fix this issue.
In the end, use your DatingZest phone number and confirmation code to access your new account!
→ You tried everything. EVERYTHING…
If you tried changing the look of your profile and using Fresh Start but still can’t find people you like, it’s time to crumple up your account and throw it in the trash. Why waste your time on something that won’t produce any results?
When to avoid using the “Fresh Start” option?
Fresh Start is not the answer to everything. Matter of fact, you’re better off NOT using the Fresh Start feature in these cases:
1. If you’re usually content with your matches but have been having a few bad swipe days, lay off the Fresh Start option. Not every day can be your day, and sometimes you might come across people who aren’t your type.
2. On the other hand, if you’re trying to avoid certain people *cough cough* your ex, there’s a better way to do it by blocking your contacts.
- Go to your profile’s Settings;
- Scroll down to Block List;
- Grant Hinge access to your contacts;
- Select the phone numbers you want to block.
3. It’s better to avoid using Fresh Start for newer accounts, as there’s practically nothing to reset.
In short, use Fresh Start if you’re struggling to find good matches; delete your account if you’re Shadowbanned and have tried everything but to no avail.
I trust your judgment!
Liam
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