To turn on Tinder notifications, allow them in two places. First, on your phone: on iPhone go to Settings > Notifications > Tinder and turn on Allow Notifications; on Android go to Settings > Apps > Tinder > Notifications. Second, in Tinder: tap the profile icon, then Settings, scroll to Notifications, and turn on the alerts you want, such as new matches and messages.
If either switch is off, you won’t get alerts, which is the most common reason Tinder notifications stop working.
Quick Answer
Phone Settings: allow notifications for Tinder. Tinder app: profile icon > Settings > Notifications > turn on push notifications for matches and messages.
Step 1: Allow Tinder Notifications on Your Phone
iPhone
- Open Settings > Notifications.
- Scroll to Tinder and tap it.
- Turn on Allow Notifications, and check Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Banners.
- Turn on Sounds and Badges if you want them.
Android
- Open Settings > Apps (or Apps & notifications) > Tinder.
- Tap Notifications and turn on All Tinder notifications (or Show notifications).
- Make sure individual categories, such as messages and matches, are also on.
Step 2: Turn On Notifications in the Tinder App
- Open Tinder and tap the profile icon.
- Tap Settings (the gear icon).
- Scroll down and tap Notifications.
- Choose Push Notifications (or Email) and turn on the types you want.
Menu names can vary slightly between app versions and between iPhone and Android.
Common Notification Types
| Notification | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| New matches | Someone you liked liked you back |
| Messages | A match sent you a message |
| Message likes | A match liked one of your messages |
| Super Likes | Someone Super Liked you |
| Top Picks and promotions | Suggested profiles and offers (optional) |
Troubleshooting
- Still no notifications: Check Focus or Do Not Disturb on iPhone, or Do not disturb on Android. Add Tinder to the allowed apps if needed.
- Android battery saver is blocking them: Set Tinder’s battery usage to Unrestricted in Settings > Apps > Tinder > Battery.
- Notifications stopped after an update: Log out of Tinder and back in, or reinstall the app, then allow notifications again when asked.
- No sound or vibration: Check the phone’s sound settings; on iPhone, see how to turn on vibration for alerts.
- You’d rather see a visual alert: The iPhone LED flash option is covered in our flash alerts guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off Tinder notifications?
Use the same screens and switch the toggles off. Turning them off in phone Settings stops all Tinder alerts at once.
Can I hide message previews on the lock screen?
Yes. On iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications > Tinder > Show Previews and choose When Unlocked or Never. Android has a similar lock screen setting.
Does Tinder send email notifications?
Yes, for some activity. Manage them under Settings > Notifications > Email in the app.
Summary
- Allow Tinder notifications in your phone’s Settings.
- Open Tinder > profile icon > Settings > Notifications.
- Turn on the notification types you want.
- Check Focus, Do Not Disturb, and battery settings if alerts don’t arrive.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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