Tinder is one of the best online dating apps and is available all over the world. Once you’ve matched with someone, there’s usually a text message period in the app before you decide whether you want to meet them face-to-face.
If you don’t receive push notifications when you receive a message on Tinder, your partner may think you’re ignoring them and leave the chat.
That’s why it’s so important to make sure you always get every notification. In this article, we’ll make sure you don’t miss any messages on Tinder.
Managing Tinder Notifications
To make sure you get every notification from Tinder, you need to review the settings on your Tinder app as well as the device you’re using.
First launch the app on your device and go to “Settings” then “Notifications”. From here you can decide what kind of notifications you want to receive and also whether you want to receive email notifications.
The next step is to make sure your phone or browser settings are in order. Whether you are using an Android or iOS mobile device, you need to go through “Settings” then “Applications” and tap “Tinder”. There you have to turn notifications “On”.
However, if you are using the Tinder web portal, these settings will differ depending on the browser you are using.
Chromium
When using Chrome, select “More” (three vertical dots in the upper right corner) and then go to Settings>Advanced>Privacy and Security>Content Settings>Notifications. Here you can decide which website can send you notifications.
Safari
If you’re using Safari, click the Safari icon at the top of the screen and then select “Preferences.” From there, click on the Notification tab and manually allow notifications from Tinder.
Firefox
For Firefox, you first need to access the Tinder web portal and from there select the icon next to the URL. Then select Permissions>Notifications and turn it on.
Troubleshooting Tinder Notifications
Some people prefer to use the Tinder web portal to find dates, but in most cases, the Tinder app is where swiping left and right happens.
If you have notifications enabled in the app and on your mobile device, you’re good to go. However, this is not always the case.
As you know, all apps and all phones tend to malfunction from time to time. Therefore, you may still miss a notification or two before you realize something is wrong. It can be frustrating, but not fixable.
In most cases, a little light intervention will do the trick. Let’s see what you can do if your Tinder app is not sending notifications even when activated.
Restart your phone
Restarting your phone is probably not a bad idea whenever you install a new app or change settings. Sometimes phones won’t save the change and need a reboot to get everything back on track. So, if the notifications are still missing, give it a shot by restarting your phone.
Update Tinder App
Which version of Tinder are you currently using? And when was the last time you updated the app? If you don’t have auto-update settings, you may have missed an important upgrade or two.
If the app is out of date, it will probably start acting up. And the notifications you’ve been waiting for are coming. To save you the trouble of checking Tinder for new messages every few minutes, you can check the App Store or Play Store for the latest updates.
Reinstall Tinder
If you regularly update Tinder but still have problems with notifications, you can try reinstalling it. This will take away potentially corrupted cache files and give you a clean slate.
Don’t worry, messages and matches will not disappear from your account. When you log back in, everything will be there as before. And you will most likely start receiving notifications.
Double Check Your Internet Connection
In some cases, Tinder notification issue can occur due to poor internet connection. Or its complete lack. If the Wi-Fi network loses signal, your notifications will arrive late or not at all.
The same goes for using Data when you’re out and about. In some places, the service will be more reliable than others. Also, your data may be gone and you may not even be aware of it. So make sure that this is not the reason why your notifications are not working.
Don’t Miss Any Tinder Matches
The world of online dating is fast and sometimes you swipe before you even think about it. But sometimes you meet someone you like.
The anticipation of a message or a new match is exciting and it’s a shame that everyone misses it due to notification issues.
Just make sure both the Tinder app and your mobile device know they need to send push notifications. If you run into any problems, check the app, your phone, and your internet connection.
Ever missed a notification from Tinder? Did it cause any problems? Let us know in the comments.
