Did Tinder remove the likes sent feature
Tinder got rid of likes sent in 2023. Here's what that means for your matches and how to reply when someone asks about it.
Tinder removed the 'likes sent' feature in early 2023. Before that, you could see a list of people who liked you but hadn't matched yet. Now that's gone. If someone messages you asking where it went or saying they can't find it, they're noticing the change.
When someone brings this up, they're usually either confused about the app or testing to see if you use it. A good reply acknowledges the actual situation without over-explaining the app mechanics. You're not trying to convince them the feature was useless. You're just being direct about what happened and moving past it.
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The feature disappeared in early 2023
Tinder removed 'likes sent' (sometimes called 'likes you') as a standard feature around early 2023. Users used to see a list of people who swiped right on them but weren't matched yet. That's completely gone now unless someone pays for premium features. When someone asks about it, they're noticing something they used to rely on and it's just not there anymore. It's a real change, not a bug or setting they missed.
Confirm it plainly, then show you're present
Your reply needs to do two things. First, give them a straight answer. Yes, it's gone. Don't hedge or make it complicated. Second, acknowledge them without getting stuck on the app feature itself. You're not here to explain corporate decisions. You're showing that you're actually talking to them and thinking about something real, not just reciting app news. The move is: confirm, add one relevant detail if it helps, then shift to something about the actual conversation you're having.
Answer fast and move on
Send your reply within an hour or so of reading it. This isn't a heavy topic that needs thinking time. They're asking a straightforward question and they'll appreciate a quick, honest answer. Don't dwell on it or bring it back up later. If they keep talking about missing features or complaining about the app, that's a sign they might be more interested in the platform than in meeting someone. You're texting a person, not having a support chat. Keep it brief and redirect to something that matters between you two.
Why these replies fail
“Yeah Tinder's always changing things lol. They probably did it to make people pay more for premium. It's such a cash grab honestly”
You're venting about the app instead of answering them, and it makes you sound annoyed rather than helpful.
“Yeah they removed it. Honestly I didn't really use it anyway so I don't really care. Do you use it a lot?”
You're asking them why they care instead of just confirming and moving forward, which puts the conversation back on the app.
“It's still there, just in a different spot. Let me know if you need help finding it”
You're either wrong or being unclear, and either way it makes you sound unreliable or confused about something simple.
Common mistakes
- Launching into a full technical explanation of Tinder's business model or algorithm changes.
- Acting like it's a big deal or acting frustrated about it on their behalf.
- Asking them why they care instead of just answering the question.
- Saying 'yeah it sucks' and then leaving it there without pivoting to something real.
- Pretending you don't know when you clearly do.
Questions people ask
- When did Tinder actually remove the likes sent feature?
- Tinder removed 'likes you' as a free feature in early 2023. Some paid tiers still have access to versions of it, but the standard way most people used to see it is gone. If someone's looking for it now, they won't find it in the regular app.
- Should I explain why Tinder got rid of it?
- No. Just confirm it's gone. They asked if it's still there, not for a business analysis. Keep your reply under three sentences and move to something else. Long explanations about app strategy make you sound like you work for them.
- What if they seem frustrated about the change?
- Acknowledge it briefly, then pivot. Something like 'Yeah, it was useful. Anyway, what brought that up?' shows you're listening without getting dragged into venting about an app feature. You're interested in them, not in Tinder's decisions.
- Is it a red flag if someone keeps asking about app features?
- Not a red flag, but a sign they might be early in their app journey or more focused on how the app works than on connecting. One question about it is normal. Repeated questions or complaints suggest they're more interested in the platform than in the actual person they're talking to.
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