Hinge Introduces More Transparent Takedown Process to Preserve Profiles

Dating app Hinge has updated its content moderation approach to give users more clarity and control when parts of their profiles violate the platform’s Terms of Service. Previously, when a profile component – such as a photo, prompt, or video – ran afoul of community rules, Hinge might remove the entire profile or suspend users.

Going forward, offending content will be removed individually while preserving the rest of the profile, and users will receive clear feedback on what was flagged and why. This change aims to balance enforcement with user experience, letting well-intentioned daters correct content without losing access to their account.

The new takedown flow is designed to be smoother and more transparent. Users will be notified via the app if a specific piece of content is removed; that removal may affect visibility in discovery features such as the Discover or Standouts feed until it’s replaced. Meanwhile, the remainder of the profile stays intact—users can continue viewing matches, messaging, and interacting with their existing network.

Hinge’s help documentation indicates that violations may include discriminatory language, nudity, harassment, or promotional content. By isolating infractions rather than penalizing entire identities, Hinge aims to maintain the integrity of its community while giving users a clearer path to compliance, and putting the focus on the actual rule-breaching actions and only targeting accounts themselves if actually necessary.