Serious relationships
Is Hinge safe?
Hinge
Last reviewed 2026-10-16
How the score is made up
The score concerns security only. Every service starts with 100 points in two parts: Security & breaches (55) and Privacy enforcement (45). We deduct points only for publicly documented problems, never opinions, rumours or user reviews. No part can go below 0. Consumer and billing findings are shown separately without points.
- Security & breaches51/55
Confirmed data breaches, leaks and security flaws.
- Privacy enforcement45/45
Final fines or orders from privacy regulators, and privacy lawsuits or settlements.
A score is not a guarantee of safety.
Unverified or ongoing (not counted in the score)
- 2026-01: Security incident confirmed by Match Group. This brand was named only in the attackers' own claim; neither the company nor an authority has confirmed it was affected. Pending — no deduction. Source: https://bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/match-group-breach-exposes-data-from-hinge-tinder-okcupid-and-match
Sources: bleepingcomputer.com
Documented findings
Verified public records, newest first. Each shows the points deducted and its source.
- 2023 · Security & breaches−4 points
KU Leuven researchers showed a user's location could be calculated to within about 2 metres (trilateration); Hinge fixed it after being notified, no known misuse.
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