Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos Unveils India-Specific Safety Features for Dating App
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Forbes India•29-09-2026, 10:37
Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos Unveils India-Specific Safety Features for Dating App
- •Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos announced new safety features tailored for the Indian market, where the app has 1.47 million users.
- •The new features include 'face check' to verify human profiles, a 'wait list' for community curation, and the inability to take screenshots of profiles.
- •Hinge has seen a shift in India over 10 years, with singles now seeking more autonomy in their love lives, moving away from family-involved matrimonial apps.
- •The dating app emphasizes its 'designed to be deleted' philosophy, focusing on long-term relationships and organic growth without advertising.
- •India is Hinge's third-largest user base globally and second in downloads after the US, with marketing efforts set to launch for the first time.
Key Questions Answered
Hinge is introducing safety layers tailored for India, including a 'face check' feature to verify human profiles, a 'wait list' to curate the community while users build profiles, and a unique restriction preventing users from taking screenshots of profiles.
Hinge keeps its core experience free and never features advertisements, choosing instead to monetize exclusively through paid subscriptions and a-la-carte features like profile boosts and sending roses.
Industry estimates indicate that Hinge has roughly 1.47 million users in India, with growth primarily concentrated in major metropolitan areas like Delhi and Mumbai.
