How to Find out if Someone is on Tinder: 6 Tricks

Dating apps like Tinder have revolutionized how people connect and find potential matches. Whether you’re curious about a friend’s dating life or concerned about a partner’s fidelity, you might find yourself wanting to know if someone you know is on Tinder. This guide offers several methods to help you discover if someone has a Tinder profile, both with or without your own account.

How to find out if someone is on Tinder without registering

For those who prefer not to create a Tinder account or cannot do so for various reasons, several methods can be employed to see if someone is on Tinder:

Method 1: Leverage people search services

When it comes to searching for an individual’s online presence, particularly on dating apps like Tinder, a people search service can be invaluable. By compiling information from multiple sources, these services can save you significant time and effort in your quest to determine if someone has a Tinder profile.

It’s important to note that while these services are powerful, they aren’t infallible. The amount and accuracy of information available can vary due to factors such as the person’s online activity and limitations in data-matching technologies. However, the convenience they offer often outweighs these limitations. In many cases, the results may exceed your expectations, providing insights you might not have found through manual searching alone.

Among the people search services we’ve tested, Spokeo stands out for its extensive reach across social networks. Here’s why it’s particularly useful for Tinder-related searches:

• Broad Coverage: Spokeo searches across 120+ social networks, including Tinder.
• Comprehensive Results: Even if a Tinder profile isn’t found, you may discover additional valuable information about the person.
• Hidden Data: Users may uncover hidden phone numbers, email addresses, and other social media profiles.

You can search with a name, email address, or phone number.

When a report is available, unlock it and head to the Social section and see if there’s a Tinder profile attached to it.

Spokeo is a subscription-based service, currently offering a 7-day trial membership for $0.95. After the trial, the cost is $29.95 per month, and you can cancel it at any time. Please note that this pricing and offer are accurate as of the time of writing, but they may change. We recommend checking the official Spokeo website for the most up-to-date pricing.

You might wonder if there are any free alternatives. While some sites claim to offer free searches, be aware that they often come with intrusive ads and may only provide limited information for free – usually excluding details on dating profiles. To access comprehensive reports, these sites typically redirect you to paid services. 

Among the free sites we’ve tried, we found that TruePeopleSearch provides a wealth of information, but it doesn’t show users details on the individual’s online profiles for free. To view a full report, users will be redirected to TruthFinder, a paid service.

(If you found any sites that give you access to your search subject’s dating profiles for free, do not hesitate to share with us in the comment section below! )

Method 2: Enter the URL: tinder.com/@username 

Using the person’s Tinder username to find their profile is a pretty straightforward way. Even though you may not know their exact username on Tinder, you can check any known usernames they use on other social media platforms.

What you have to do is type tinder.com/@username (replacing “username” with the actual handle). 

When there is an exact match, you should be taken right to their profile page. Till then you can check if the pictures you can preview help you identify whether this profile belongs to the person you’re searching for.

However, if the username doesn’t exist, you’ll see a message stating, “The person you’re looking for may have changed their ID”. In this situation, you need to try other methods.

Method 3: Search for potential matches on Google

Some users may use their first name or nickname as the display name on Tinder. You can use it to search for potential matches with the site: operator.

What you have to do is enter “first name or nickname of the person” site:tinder.com and scroll through the results when available. Remember to enclose the first name or nickname with double quotes, which will tell the search engine to return results that contain the exact phrase. When there is more than one result, you will need to spend some time identifying which profile belongs to the person you’re looking for.

In addition, the Tinder profile displays the person’s age, along with other basic information such as their school (current or graduated). If provided, it also shows their job title and workplace location.

Therefore, you can add this information into your search query. For instance, you can enter “John” 23 site:tinder.com to get more accurate results. 

Method 4: Conduct a reverse image search

Reverse image searching is a powerful technique that may help you discover if someone has a Tinder profile. This method works by using photos as search queries instead of text, allowing you to find instances where the same image appears across different platforms, including dating apps.

To perform a reverse image search, start by selecting clear, cropped photos of the person you’re looking for. Choose an image they’re likely to use on a dating profile. Next, visit Google Image Search page and upload the photo.

Once you’ve initiated the search, carefully review the results for any links to Tinder. 

If your first attempt doesn’t yield any useful information, don’t be discouraged! Try repeating the process with different photos of the person, as they may have used various images on their profile. 

While reverse image searching can be effective, it’s important to remember that it’s not foolproof. Some individuals use unique photos for their dating profiles. 

Method 5: Check bank statements (for shared accounts)

Users can use Tinder for free. But to unlock premium features like “See Who Likes You”, they’ll need to purchase Tinder Gold or Tinder Platinum. If you share a joint bank account with the person in question and they’ve purchased subscriptions on Tinder, you may be able to spot Tinder-related transactions:

If they’re on iOS

You can sign in to your financial institution website or mobile app, then view the recent purchases from the App Store (It should also show the merchant name – Apple.). There should be an option such as View Receipt that allows you to view more details about the transaction, such as payment history on the specific apps.

However, it’s important to note that this feature is not available for all financial institutions.^[1] Some users said that they’ve never seen purchase details appearing on a bank or credit card statement, only the merchant’s name.^[2] If that’s your case, you may need to try other methods.

If they’re on Android

On your bank statement, check Google Play purchases under the name “GOOGLE*Tinder LLC”, or something like that.

How to find someone on Tinder within the app

If you have a Tinder account or you’re not against the idea of creating an account, there is one trick that can potentially help you find your search subject. Although you can’t search for a specific person on Tinder, you can adjust who you can see on Tinder by updating your Discovery preferences:

• Tap on your profile icon.
• Go to Settings.
• Scroll down to Discovery. Update your sexual orientation (the gender of your search subject), the age and distance of the person you want to see on Tinder. Then start swiping!

As you can see, this requires some time and patience for you to possibly come across their profile. We suggest you start swiping while they’re playing on their phone. However, it’s still not foolproof. If they utilize the app’s built-in blocking feature called Block Contacts^[3], you won’t appear on each other’s match feed. This feature allows users to block specific contacts without those contacts knowing they’ve been blocked. It’s important to note that someone doesn’t need to have an active Tinder account to be blocked – the app uses contact information to prevent potential matches.

If you don’t feel it is a bother, you can use your friend’s phone number to create an account. However, keep in mind that if the person you’re looking for has blocked the contact information associated with this new account, you still won’t see each other. Also, creating multiple accounts or using others’ information may violate Tinder’s terms of service.

Methods we do not recommend

While Tinder can be a great platform to meet new people and expand social networks, its use in an exclusive relationship could indicate a breach of fidelity.

If you suspect your partner is using Tinder behind your back or potentially cheating, the best approach is to have an open, honest conversation with them about your concerns. Addressing issues of potential infidelity or dishonesty directly through communication is usually the most effective and ethical approach. We strongly advise against actions like snooping on their installed apps, secretly checking browsing history, or accessing private email inboxes. These behaviors can severely damage trust and relationships, often causing more harm than good.

1. View your App Store and iTunes Store purchases directly from your financial institution. Apple Support Community. https://support.apple.com/en-us/102083↩
2. What appears on my bank statement when i purchase. Apple Community. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4084395?answerId=18840272022&sortBy=rank#18840272022↩
3. Block Contacts. Tinder Help. https://www.help.tinder.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039684672-Block-Contacts↩

There’s no guarantee you’ll find the information you’re looking for with the tools discussed in this article. They all source their information from publicly available data sources, such as county, state and federal courts, government departments, and police records, and those sources may contain incorrect or incomplete data. It’s illegal to use these tools to make decisions about employment, admission, consumer credit, insurance, tenant screening, or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance. Read the Fair Credit Reporting Act to learn more....

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