Researchers uncover Tinder hack that could DOUBLE your matches after analyzing more than 23,000 profiles on the dating app
- The analysis revealed the top 20 most common interests of people looking for love
- ‘Travel’ topped the list for women (24%) and came a close second for men (21%)
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An in-depth study of more than 23,000 profiles in Tinder’s dating pool has identified the most common, self-reported interests of people looking for love through the mobile app.
Men looking for that first spark of connection with a special lady may want to reconnect with their softer side: leisure activities like reading (6 percent of profiles) and casual activities like walking (9 percent) topped the list for women .
The most frequently mentioned interests for men were generally on the more intensive side, such as sports (16 percent), exercising (12 percent) and walking (5 percent).
Tinder’s ‘swipe-based’ dating app allows users to post five of their interests on their profile – and the researchers extracted this ‘interest’ data from 13,941 Tinder profiles of women and 9,229 men for the new study.
Fortunately, more than a few of these interests were common to both men and women, leaving plenty of room for a more organic connection based on real interests.
Men looking for that first spark of connection with a special lady may want to reconnect with their softer side, a new survey shows: leisure interests like reading (6 percent of all profiles) and casual activities like hiking (9 percent) were at the top of the list. list for women
The new research found that out of the tens of thousands of profiles analyzed, a total of 322 unique ‘interests’ appeared in the profiles of all these Tinder users.
And yet, despite that wide range, the adventurous spirit was strong among most, bringing people across genders together: “Travel” appeared as a top interest on 24 percent of women’s and 21 percent of men’s profiles.
“For all the singles hoping their future partner shares their wanderlust,” the researchers say, “Tinder may be the place to find them.”
Going to the gym, enjoying movies, music and tattoos were all top ten matches popular with both men and women on the dating app.
| Gentlemen | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Football (23%) | Travel (24%) |
| 2 | Travel (21%) | Music (14%) |
| 3 | Fitness room (21%) | Fitness room (14%) |
| 4 | Sports (16%) | Tattoos (12%) |
| 5 | Music (16%) | Coffee (11%) |
| 6 | Movies (15%) | Movies (10%) |
| 7 | Training (12%) | Walking (9%) |
| 8 | Tattoos (10%) | Netflix (9%) |
| 9 | Outside (10%) | Shopping (8%) |
| 10 | Nightlife (10%) | Outside (8%) |
| 11 | Pubs (10%) | Festivals (8%) |
| 12 | Festivals (9%) | Nightlife (8%) |
| 13 | Netflix (9%) | Pubs (8%) |
| 14 | Walking (9%) | Training (8%) |
| 15 | Coffee (7%) | Self-care (7%) |
| 16 | Cooking (6%) | Wine (7%) |
| 17 | Walking (5%) | Fashion (7%) |
| 18 | Comedy (5%) | Reading (6%) |
| 19 | Grab a drink (5%) | Brunch (6%) |
| 20 | Running (4%) | Cooking (5%) |
But the differences are where singles could have an opportunity for a data-driven “life hack,” which the study authors identified more as a matter of tone than making a radical change to one’s personality.
“The findings suggest that men who want the best chances of finding a compatible match on the app may want to slow down and indulge in some more relaxing hobbies,” the study authors said, in command from the site. CasinoWithout.
The key outliers that appeared on women’s top 20 but not men’s were all calmer and more relaxed, whether enjoying a ‘brunch’ (6 percent of profiles) or taking some time for ‘self-care’. (7 percent).
“Women are generally more interested in relaxing hobbies than in getting their blood flowing,” the researchers said.
The outliers on the men’s list indicate that women may want to use the data as inspiration to express their sporty side.
Another ‘interest’ that is unique to the top 20 men: ‘comedy’ (5 percent of the profiles). So don’t be afraid to tell a joke.
“Dating apps and online dating are some of the most common ways to find a partner today,” the researchers said.
“And the information that potential matches choose to display on their profile is critical to figuring out if someone is a good fit for you.”