As well as the standard ability to search by location, users were able to select matches that were nearby, in real-time. So, as you travel around your city, or even around new countries, your matches will always be people that are close enough to meet up with. The app only updates your location once you open it.

Can matches on Tinder see my location?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. You cannot hide your location on Tinder. It is a location-based app that uses distance and geography to sort your potential matches. If you turn GPS on, it uses your phones location to pinpoint where you are.

Who can see my location on Tinder?

Tinder tracks your location with the help of GPS signals from your mobile phone. When you open the app, your location will disclose your GPS signal from your phone. If you dont open the app, it cant access your location based on the permissions you have granted to the app on your iPhone or Android phones.

Why is Tinder giving me matches far away?

If only some of your potential matches are far away, there are a few reasons why this might be: Passport - They may be using the Passport feature to check out potential matches in your current location. Only Tinder subscribers can change their location.

Can you tell if someones online on tinder?

Tinder does have a green dot feature that shows you that a user was “Recently Active” on the app — swiping, chatting, refreshing the profile, you name it — in the last 24 hours.