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Tinder has agreed to pay $60.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the dating app of discriminating against certain users by charging them more for subscriptions.
The case, originally filed in California in 2015 by user Allan Candelore, alleged that Tinder violated state law by charging people aged 29 and older more for premium subscriptions like Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold compared to younger users.
According to the complaint, Tinder used a tiered pricing model that offered cheaper rates to younger users while older customers paid significantly more for the same features. The lawsuit argued that the practice violated California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act and the state’s Unfair Competition Law, which prohibit discrimination by businesses.
“Tinder has brazenly announced and employed a multi-tiered pricing plan that treats consumers unequally based solely on their age,” the complaint said. “The logic Tinder executives supplied for the age-related pricing? It benefits their bottom line.”
The dating app denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the multimillion-dollar settlement to resolve the long-running legal battle.
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More than 260,000 users are expected to be eligible for compensation as part of the settlement. Payments will vary depending on how much individuals spent on Tinder’s premium subscriptions during the eligible period.
The settlement primarily applies to California residents aged 29 or older who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold on or after March 2, 2015. Some users aged 28 and older who bought the subscriptions in California starting March 2, 2016 may also qualify.
Eligible users will need to verify their membership details and submit payment information through the official settlement site. The deadline to opt out or object to the agreement is April 8, 2026, while users have until August 18, 2026 to confirm their details if they want to receive a payout.
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A final hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for May 20, 2026, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. If approved, it will bring an end to a legal fight that has lasted nearly a decade.
Tinder and other dating apps have faced criticism before for how they price some of their higher-tiered subscriptions.
Back in 2023, the app launched an invite-only tier called ‘Tinder Select’, which cost users $499 a month. The subscription featured exclusive benefits, including sending messages without matching with someone and showing the most desired profiles.
Earlier this year, Grindr launched an AI subscription called “Edge” that costs up to $6,000 a year.
