Overview
- Tinder has introduced a new 'Tinder Select' subscription costing $499 per month, or around $6,000 per year, offering exclusive perks to its users.
- The subscription is invitation-only and requires an application process, with less than 1% of Tinder's users being able to engage in the VIP experience.
- Perks of the subscription include the ability to direct message users without matching first, early access to new features, and a 'SELECT' badge on the user's profile.
- The move has been met with widespread criticism and mockery, with some suggesting it is taking advantage of people's vulnerabilities and others warning of potential societal implications.
- Despite the backlash, Tinder's move reflects a growing trend in the dating app industry towards paid subscriptions, with other apps such as Hinge and Raya also offering expensive tiers.