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Understand the meaning behind Tinder's gold heart icon
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The Tinder interface includes several colorful icons, and trying to interpret them all get can get a bit confusing. The gold heart is one such icon, although it only appears for certain users. Only Tinder Gold and Platinum subscribers can see the gold heart icon, as it indicates that a user likes them.[1] This wikiHow article breaks down everything you need to know about the gold heart on Tinder.

Things You Should Know

  • The gold heart icon is visible to Tinder Gold subscribers when another user has already swiped right on them.
  • You can see a full list of who has already liked you on the "Likes You" tab.
  • Matches made possible by Tinder Gold will show a gold heart next to the conversation for both users.
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What the Gold Heart Means

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  1. When swiping through profiles, you may notice a gold heart with lines.[2] This indicates that a user has already swiped right on you. This benefit is exclusively available to Gold and Platinum subscribers.
    • You can see a full list of these profiles with a gold heart on the "Likes You" tab of the Tinder app (represented by a gold diamond).
  2. If you see a gold heart next to a profile in your Matches, it is because you likely matched with that person after seeing they already liked you.[3]
    • The other user will see this gold heart as well. Some Tinder users don't like people seeing that they pay for Tinder Gold, while others may view it as a sign of commitment.
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How to See Gold Hearts

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  1. Only subscribers can see a gold heart icon within their Deck of potential matches.[4] This wikiHow article can help you try to get Tinder Gold for free!
  2. If you do not want to subscribe to Tinder Gold, you will not see the gold heart within your Deck. But if you match with a Tinder Gold subscriber, there is a decent chance you will see the gold heart icon next to your conversation.
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Candace Gasper
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This article was reviewed by Candace Gasper and by wikiHow staff writer, Cory Stillman. Candace Gasper is a Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant and the Owner of Digital Candy, a social media agency. With over seven years of professional experience, Candace is an expert in social media and content creation, specializing in working with local businesses to share their narratives and help them expand their reach. Candace received her Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparels, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky. This article has been viewed 54,176 times.
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