Tinder now offers group hangouts as an alternative to one-on-one dates
News Apps 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. 30, 2026 12:22 pm EST Tinder Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover 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.
- ▪News Apps 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.
- ▪30, 2026 12:22 pm EST Tinder Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover 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.
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News Apps 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. By Kris Holt Sept. 30, 2026 12:22 pm EST Tinder Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover 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).
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