Dating app Hinge launched a new feature called “Match Note” on Wednesday, allowing users to share information personally with matches that they haven't published in their profiles.
Users can add match notes by navigating to a profile, similar to how they add text prompts. Notes will always appear in new matches, but can only be read once. To complete the match, others must admit their notes to begin the conversation. You can also unmatch other people after seeing the match notes.
Hinge explains that the feature is designed to support underrated groups facing unique challenges in dating apps, especially LGBTQIA+ and NeuroDivergent users.
Transgender users, for example, may not feel comfortable revealing their identity in their profiles, but they still want to be ahead of time in the match. This feature may help NeuroDivergent users to share their needs in a more private way or set up their first date without drinking.
Match Note also allows users to express their relationships and communication styles before they can message people that don't suit their tastes.