Tinder Now Offers Group Hangouts As An Alternative To One-On-One Dates
The new option builds on the success of the app's double date feature.
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Tinder is looking to help singles (and perhaps budding polycule members) who might not love the often-intense spotlight of one-on-one first dates. The app has offered double dates since last year and now it's expanding on that with group hangouts organized around activities.
Around 90 percent of users who tried double dates are under 30, according to Tinder, while those who matched through that option exchanged 35 percent more messages (which makes sense given twice as many people are involved). It said those factors suggested younger users were seeking a lower-pressure way to meet new people with the help of friends. Initial tests of group hangouts in Australia went well too, with 40 percent of invites being accepted.
To set up such a hangout, you'll first need to start a group and pick an activity...
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