Hinge (app)

Hinge
Original author(s)Justin McLeod
(Founder, CEO)
Developer(s)Match Group
Initial release2012; 12 years ago (2012)
Operating systemiOS, Android
TypeDating app
LicenseProprietary software with Terms of Use
Websitehinge.co

Hinge is an online dating application. The app displays potential matches one at a time and allows the user to dismiss or attempt to match by responding to a specific piece of content on their profile. The service emphasizes uploading user-generated content in a variety of formats, such as photos, videos, voice recordings, and "prompts" as a way to express personality and appearance. The app is fully owned by Match Group as of February 2019.