You’ve been swiping on Tinder for hours on end, with no decent matches in sight—as your fingers cramp, you see the same profiles twice and rage-quit the whole app.
Yep! Tinder tends to recycle profiles, and many are infuriated by it because they swipe left on users for a reason.
It’s about time we tackled this issue…
What does Tinder say about this mess? Here are the reasons…
According to Tinder, there’s a chance you might see the same profiles over and over again if…
- You’ve been using the app on a glitchy internet connection;
- Or if the people in question delete their accounts and make new ones.
Pretty uniform answers, I must say…
There must be other reasons, seeing how people report their Wi-Fi was OK while swiping, and frankly, it’s too much of a coincidence for every single user whose profile you’ve seen more than once to leave and rejoin Tinder again.
Sure, what Tinder says about this issue could be the case, but there are many other reasons why the same people keep reappearing on your feed.
1. You live in an area with not many Tinder users.
If you’re currently in a rural area, chances of getting a lot of matches are pretty bleak because there aren’t as many people nearby, so you might keep seeing the same profiles or even run out of swipe options altogether.
To fix this, try expanding your search radius in Preferences or use features like Tinder Passport to swipe in bigger locations.
2. Your preferences are too narrowed down.
Your Tinder preferences play the biggest role in who shows up on your feed as a means of helping you find the perfect match.
If they’re too specific, it’s going to make the number of people you see gradually smaller, until Tinder runs out of profiles to show and is forced to show you the same ones.
3. A Tinder bug.
No dating app is flawless (like you didn’t know that already), so it’s possible for your swipes not to be registered due to an in-app bug.
If seeing the same profiles was a one-time thing, then your app was probably glitchy! If it’s a recurring occurrence, please, keep reading…
4. And the most common reason: You got Shadowbanned!
If Tinder flags your account for things like inappropriate behavior or violating guidelines, you might get shadowbanned.
This means that your profile will still show up for you, but not for others, which is why you might not be getting any matches and seeing the same people show up.
Additionally, if you recently deleted and recreated your account, Tinder might recognize your IP address and limit your visibility.
This could explain why you keep seeing the same profiles and why your account isn’t getting enough exposure.
– How to tell if you were Shadowbanned?
Shadowbans are universally denied by every dating platform because they don’t want to admit they’re pulling a fast one on users.
Nevertheless, there are signs that point to a Tinder Shadowban, such as:
- A low number of matches and likes;
- Difficulties with messaging matches;
- A glitchy app;
- Inability to delete your Tinder account;
- And you guessed it, seeing the same profiles repeatedly.
How to stop getting the same profiles on Tinder?
So, good news and bad news! The good news is that there are ways to fix getting the same profiles on Tinder.
The bad news is that they’re based on the assumptions of what the reasons may be—with that being said, nothing is 100% certain.
However, the following solutions have been proven successful in fixing the issue given the causes align!
1. Give your Tinder profile a new look!
No matter how you spin it, giving your Tinder profile a new look could work if you’re shadowbanned or simply not having enough luck because you could unintentionally be giving off the impression you’re…a bot.
Swap in fresh, high-quality pics that show off your vibe (think solo shots, funny group pics, or snaps of you doing something you love).
Next, try to rewrite your bio to be more you. Skip the clichés and add a fun fact that sparks a conversation. Oh, and update your interests and add in some prompts to look more real!
2. Be more generous with your distance.
I’m not one to tell people their standards are too high, BUT there comes a point where your Tinder preferences are too specific for people to match.
If you feel like you could compromise on distance so that your feed contains more people, head over to Discovery Settings!
3. Switch internet connections.
If the issue is new, try switching internet connections because, as Tinder says, swiping on poor internet connection could be the root.
Try your phone data too and if the issue persists, it’s definitely not something on your end causing this.
4. Consider reaching out to Tinder Support.
This is a long shot, but you can submit a request to Tinder’s support team here, just don’t keep your hopes high for an answer.
If you want to give it a shot regardless, choose ‘A Tinder feature isn’t working’ under “What can we help with?”.
Then scroll down to “Which feature is this about?” and select ‘Discovery’; put down your contact info and give specifics in the ‘Description’ box!
5. Start fresh with a new Tinder profile.
Most of the time, users seeing the same profiles have to make new accounts because the problem never really goes away.
So if you’ve exhausted your possibilities, the last step is to make a new account, but following very specific steps:
- Delete your account by going to your Profile → Settings → Delete Account.
- Make a new Tinder account, but without using any of your old info—this means phone number, which DatingZest’s Tinderophone can provide for you (don’t worry, it’s not linked to any personal info!)
- Once you verify your new phone number and make your account, don’t link your previous credit card info or Spotify because your cover might get blown.
– Why go to such lengths?
Seeing the same profiles usually means you’ve been shadowbanned by Tinder, something that is pretty much impossible to get rid of.
Think of it as being blacklisted: no matter how many times you delete your account, you’ll be shadowbanned time and time again if Tinder finds out it’s you.
This is why you must use new details to sign up for a Tinder account!
– How long should you wait before making a new Tinder account?
Normally, you can get away with making a new Tinder account as soon as you delete your old one (although you shouldn’t do this too often).
But if you were shadowbanned, there’s something called the 3-month Tinder rule where you have to wait 3 months (90-92 days) before rejoining Tinder.
That’s how long Tinder keeps your data for, and after that timeframe, you’re free to join without being a suspect.
*If you were banned, you must wait for up to 1 – 3 years as that’s the data retention policy for banned users!
And this is about it! Hopefully you start seeing some fresh cuties on your batch.
Good luck!
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