Tinder announced on Wednesday that its expanding its facial verification system, known as Face Check, to more users in the United States as part of its ongoing effort to enhance user safety and curb impersonation.
The Face Check feature requires new users to upload a short video selfie, which is then used to generate a 3D video scan of their face. This scan helps verify whether the person matches their profile photos and ensures they aren’t using multiple or fake accounts.
Once verified, users receive a blue badge on their profiles, signaling authenticity to other members. The system also detects if the same face is used across multiple accounts, providing another layer of fraud prevention.
According to Tinder, while the video selfies are deleted after review, the app retains a non-reversible, encrypted face map to help verify new photos and block duplicate or fraudulent accounts.
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The feature, which already lives in California, Colombia, and Canada, is now expanding to Australia, India, and other Southeast Asian countries. Tinder says Face Check will reach more U.S. states in the coming months and will be introduced to other Match Group dating apps in 2026.
Tinder reports promising results since launching the feature, including a 60% reduction in exposure to bad actors and a 40% decline in bad actor reports.
The move comes amid declining user engagement, the platform saw a 7% drop in paying users in Q2 2025, and growing competition from other dating apps prioritizing security and trust.
Other major tech firms, including Meta and Bumble, have also rolled out facial-recognition-based verification to combat scams and protect users online.
