Tinder tests height preference feature for premium users amid mixed social media reactions
Tinder has begun testing a new height preference feature, allowing users to set minimum and maximum height ranges for potential matches. Quietly introduced within the Premium Discovery section of the app's settings, the tool has sparked heated debate across social media platforms.
Screenshots of the tool first surfaced on Reddit, prompting swift reactions. Some users welcomed the feature, arguing it caters to personal preferences. Others criticized it, claiming it could reinforce superficial standards and disadvantage shorter users. One Reddit user remarked, 'It's over for short men,' while another countered, 'If someone likes a certain height, go for it. It also weeds out the peeps who don't like your height.'
The tool is available to Tinder Platinum subscribers, who already enjoy exclusive filters such as minimum photo count, bio presence, and specific interests. Although technically labeled as a "preference" rather than a filter, Tinder clarified that these settings do not entirely exclude users outside the selected criteria—they simply prioritize matching based on chosen preferences.
Reactions to the tool remain divided. One user noted, 'I wouldn't have met my wife if this filter existed—I'm 5'5" and would've been filtered out.' Others questioned when a similar feature would be available for men, such as weight filters for women. Meanwhile, some supported the addition, calling it a harmless way to streamline dating choices. 'People have preferences and that's totally cool,' one commenter wrote.
Tinder confirmed the test to MailOnline, saying it reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience. 'We're always listening to what matters most to our users. This paid height preference is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally,' a spokesperson said. 'Not every test becomes a permanent feature, but every test helps us deliver smarter, more relevant experiences.'
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Tinder has begun testing a new height preference feature, allowing users to set minimum and maximum height ranges for potential matches. Quietly introduced within the Premium Discovery section of the app's settings, the tool has sparked heated debate across social media platforms. Screenshots of the tool first surfaced on Reddit, prompting swift reactions. Some users welcomed the feature, arguing it caters to personal preferences. Others criticized it, claiming it could reinforce superficial standards and disadvantage shorter users. One Reddit user remarked, 'It's over for short men,' while another countered, 'If someone likes a certain height, go for it. It also weeds out the peeps who don't like your height.' The tool is available to Tinder Platinum subscribers, who already enjoy exclusive filters such as minimum photo count, bio presence, and specific interests. Although technically labeled as a "preference" rather than a filter, Tinder clarified that these settings do not entirely exclude users outside the selected criteria—they simply prioritize matching based on chosen preferences. Reactions to the tool remain divided. One user noted, 'I wouldn't have met my wife if this filter existed—I'm 5'5" and would've been filtered out.' Others questioned when a similar feature would be available for men, such as weight filters for women. Meanwhile, some supported the addition, calling it a harmless way to streamline dating choices. 'People have preferences and that's totally cool,' one commenter wrote. Tinder confirmed the test to MailOnline, saying it reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience. 'We're always listening to what matters most to our users. This paid height preference is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally,' a spokesperson said. 'Not every test becomes a permanent feature, but every test helps us deliver smarter, more relevant experiences.'
