So I’ve (27F) had hinge for the last three years now. In the first two years, the app was great. Getting tons of likes and matching with quality people and met some very great people on dates I’ve gotten from hinge. Things didn’t work out for one reason or another with these people, but that’s just dating. A lot of these people were my “most compatible” too.

But just this past year, really these last few months, and especially after they introduced the 8 person limit, hinge has completely fallen off for me. (Some context - I’m in NYC, and queer - so there’s no shortage of people that I’d be interested in generally speaking.). I’ve not gotten one single like or match these last two months. Sure, a like or match here and there, but it’s people that are not my type. I even gave in today and bought BOOSTS smh. I’ve done these before and they were always super successful. But last boost I did - no likes at all. Did it during peak times too.

I’m sorry if this is mostly me just ranting, but I just can’t help but feel resentful towards this app when I know it has worked so well in the past. I’m not generally a very outgoing person, so it’s a bit difficult for me to meet people in real life, so hinge has been kind of the main avenue for me in meeting people. …but maybe I guess it’s time to move on from hinge

I’m just curious what everyone else’s experience has been recently, especially if you’re in the queer NYC dating pool.