Hinge tests a cheaper plan as users become more fed up paying for dating apps

Hinge is testing a cheaper subscription plan as its parent company Match Group looks for new ways to get users to pay for dating apps at a time when people are increasingly tired of subscriptions and, in some cases, dating apps altogether.

During its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on Monday, Match Group said the new Hinge tier will include features such as additional filters and custom location boundaries, giving users more control over who they see and where they meet…