Admit it, deep down you’re already fed up with shallow, superficial dating apps. You’ve aimlessly swiped left and right on so many profiles that you’re suffering from repetitive strain injuries and now you want a photo of where it all started: Tinder.
But how do you do that? Contrary to popular belief, holding down the app until it jiggles and clicking the little “x” icon doesn’t actually delete Tinder. What you should do is delete your account completely and say goodbye to the application permanently.
Whether you’re sick of the gamification of dating, feel like Tinder just isn’t the best place to find The One (considering it almost gave hackers access to all your naughty chats), or you’re already in love and You no longer have a relationship. If you need it, here we explain how to delete your Tinder account in three easy steps.
How to delete your Tinder account
- Open Tinder and tap Settings.
- Select Application Settings and scroll down and tap Delete account.
Congratulations, you are now free from Tinder. Although it is advisable to remember that deleting your Tinder account does not cancel your subscription to Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold, so you will still be charged.
How to cancel Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold
For all those former serial Tinder obsessives (yes, we assume you’ve already gotten rid of it) follow these steps to cancel Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold, as deleting your account will not automatically cancel your subscription to Tinder’s premium services.
How to cancel Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold on iOS
- Open the App Store app and scroll to the bottom.
- Tap your Apple ID and select View Apple ID.
- Sign in to your Apple ID account.
- Scroll down and tap Subscriptions.
- Select your Tinder subscription and select Drop out.
How to cancel Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold on Android
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap Menu > My apps > Subscriptions.
- Tap on Tinder to cancel your Tinder Plus subscription.
Tinder account deleted
Whether you thought you were looking for love in the wrong places or you’ve found a keeper, deleting a Tinder account is easy. As with many apps, deleting a Tinder account is a simple process that only requires a few clicks or taps.
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