Wondering what happens when you hide your Tinder profile? Learn what changes, who can still see you, and how to use the feature right.
Ever thought about hiding your Tinder profile? Maybe you're tired of swiping. Maybe you're seeing someone. Maybe you're just burned out.
Either way, you’re asking the big question: what happens when you hide your profile on Tinder?
Here’s the simple answer — but we’ll go deeper: you stop showing up in other people’s card stack. But that doesn’t mean you're totally invisible. Let’s break it all down.
What Does “Hiding Your Profile” Actually Do?
Tinder lets you pause your visibility. That means your profile won’t show up for new people — but the ones you’ve already matched with? Yeah, they can still message you.
So no, it doesn’t delete your account. It just puts you in “stealth mode.”
Can People Still See You After Hiding Your Profile?
✅ New users swiping near you? Won’t see you.
✅ Old matches? Still see your profile and can chat like normal.
✅ If you Super Liked someone before hiding? They’ll still see it.
It’s not full invisibility. Think of it like pulling your listing from a store window, but your past buyers still have your number.
How Do You Hide Your Tinder Profile?
It takes 5 seconds. Here’s how:
- Open the Tinder app
- Tap your profile icon
- Go to Settings
- Scroll to “Show me on Tinder”
- Toggle it off
You’re now hidden. To go visible again, flip the switch back on.
Do You Still Get Likes While Hidden?
Nope. Once you're hidden, you're out of the swipe deck. Nobody new can like you. You’re frozen in time until you come back.
And if someone swiped right on you before you hid your profile?
✅ That like stays in the system — you can match with them when you go visible again.
Why People Hide Their Tinder Profiles (And When You Should)
- ✅ You’re dating someone and want to pause without deleting
- ✅ You’re burned out on dating and want a break
- ✅ You only want to message current matches
- ✅ You need to avoid being seen by someone in your city (job, ex, family, etc.)
It’s a good middle ground. You stay off the radar without nuking your account.
📌 Curious how Tinder matches disappear? Read this guide on missing Tinder likes and what causes it.
What Hiding Your Profile on Tinder Doesn’t Do
Let’s clear up a few things.
- ❌ It doesn’t block anyone
- ❌ It doesn’t delete chats
- ❌ It doesn’t remove your matches
- ❌ It doesn’t hide you from people you already matched with
If you’re hoping to ghost someone — this isn’t the move. You’d need to unmatch or block them manually.
Does Hiding Your Profile Hurt Your Tinder Ranking?
Yes — slightly. Tinder’s algorithm likes active users. So if you hide your profile for a while, your visibility may drop when you come back.
But don’t panic — you can bounce back fast. Use a Boost, Super Like, or update your photos to kickstart engagement again.
Alternatives to Hiding Your Tinder Profile
- Delete the app: This keeps your profile live but you stop using it
- Delete your account: Permanent. You lose matches, data, everything
- Pause with Tinder Plus: Tinder Plus lets you control location visibility
Use hiding if you’re just taking a break — not quitting.
What Happens When You Unhide Your Profile?
The second you toggle “Show Me on Tinder” back on, your profile goes back into circulation. You’ll appear in swipes again and can start matching like normal.
Your old matches stay intact. Your convos pick up where you left off.
When Not to Hide Your Profile
If you’re trying to ghost someone — just unmatch them.
If you’re still swiping but don’t want to be seen — tough luck. You can’t swipe and be invisible at the same time.
Final Word: What Happens When You Hide Your Profile on Tinder
So what happens when you hide your profile on Tinder? You disappear from new people’s swipes — but keep your matches, messages, and past activity. You can pop back in whenever you want. Use it smart, and it’s one of Tinder’s best features for control.
👉 Next up: Here’s why Tinder isn’t showing anyone new and how to fix it.