Getting that dreaded notification that your Tinder account is “under review” can be disheartening. 

But don’t panic – there are actions you can take to resolve this. 

Here’s a comprehensive guide on why accounts get reviewed, and how to handle it.

Why Might Your Tinder Account Get Reviewed?

There are several common reasons Tinder puts accounts under review. Being aware of these can help you avoid unwanted reviews in the future.

Violations of Community Guidelines

The #1 reason Tinder reviews accounts is due to violations of its Community Guidelines. These guidelines prohibit behavior like:

• Harassment: Sending abusive, threatening, or lewd messages.
• Hate speech: Using offensive language about someone’s race, religion, gender identity, or other attributes.
• Impersonation: Pretending to be another person or entity.
• Spam: Repeated, unwanted messaging to promote products/websites.
• Selling: Attempting to conduct transactions for money or goods using Tinder.

If you engage in any prohibited behaviors, whether intentionally or accidentally, your account may get flagged and reviewed.

Suspicious Activity

Besides clear violations, Tinder also monitors accounts for suspicious patterns of activity. Situations that may seem slightly off to their systems can trigger a review to verify you aren’t violating policies.

Some types of suspicious activity include:

• Having multiple rapidly deleted accounts
• Logging in from different devices in far-off locations
• Receiving an unusually high number of reports from other users
• Swiping right on every single profile you see

While none of these actions are inherently wrong, they seem irregular enough to warrant a second look from Tinder. Accounts deemed falsified or bots during these reviews may get banned.

Age Violations

Tinder requires users to be at least 18 years old. If their systems catch anyone appearing underage, they immediately review that account for removal.

Reviews also happen frequently in situations like:

• Inputting an incorrect birthday that implies you may be under 18
• Photos that cast doubt on your actual age
• Suspicious activity patterns similar to those of underage users attempting to break the rules

Lying about your age, even unintentionally, is the quickest way to trigger Tinder’s age verification protocols.

App Issues and Bugs

In rarer cases, your account could become flagged incorrectly because of a mobile app error.

Known issues that have led to erroneous reviews include:

• Glitches resulting in duplicate payments or multiple simultaneous account creations
• Uploading content that doesn’t actually violate guidelines, but gets misclassified by faulty algorithms
• Outdated app installations causing data processing problems

So if you start encountering problems after updating your iOS, Android, or the Tinder app itself, a technical bug could be to blame.

How Can I Tell If My Tinder Account Is Under Review?

Wondering if your Tinder account has been sent for review.

Here are the telltale signs to look out for:

You Get a Notification from Tinder

The most unambiguous way to know there’s an issue is if Tinder directly sends you an email or in-app notification about your account being reviewed.

This notification typically clarifies exactly why they have concerns with your account activity or content. If received, immediately check what caused the violation before reaching out for assistance.

Trouble Accessing Your Account

If you suddenly have trouble logging into your account, getting messages, or viewing matches, your account may be frozen during review procedures.

Attempts to sign in on the mobile app or Tinder website will fail, mentioning that your access is temporarily disabled. This could last a few hours to several days.

Abrupt Drop in Matches/Messages

An abrupt, unexplained drop in your number of matches or messages could also indicate your account visibility has been limited by Tinder.

While natural ups and downs in matches happen, if your interactions grind to a complete halt, then review protocols that hide your profile from other users may have kicked in.

If you experience one or more of the above issues shortly after updating your profile, having payment problems, or getting into arguments with other members, get ready for an account review.

What Should I Do If My Account Is Under Review?

If your Tinder account does wind up getting reviewed, here are the next best steps to take:

Don’t Panic or Open New Accounts!

It’s natural to feel worried about losing access to your Tinder account temporarily. But try not to stress excessively or react rashly, as that can complicate the review process further.

Avoid actions like:

• Repeatedly contacting Tinder Support through different channels
• Getting angry at Tinder employees
• Opening fake accounts to get around the review

All of the above will only raise more red flags, delaying the review completion. Be patient and let Tinder’s team assess your case.

Refresh Yourself on the Community Guidelines

As mentioned earlier, most reviews stem from violations of Tinder’s Community Guidelines.

While waiting for your review results, refresh yourself on all prohibited behaviors, content, etc. outlined in these guidelines here.

Even if your intentions were good, you may have accidentally gone against certain rules. Understanding exactly where you crossed a line will help prevent repeats.

Contact Tinder Support

Tinder allows users to submit appeals if they believe their accounts were wrongfully reported or banned.

To make your case, contact their customer support team via:

• The in-app chat feature (visible after logging out)
• The account deletion form (select “Report a Problem” instead of deleting your account)
• Their help center contact form

When you reach out about an account review, be ready with:

Relevant Supporting Evidence

• Chat screenshots: If accused of harassment or other policy breaches, provide contextual chat evidence if it disproves the violation.
• Profile screenshots: Similarly, share screenshots of your profile if needed to clarify any wrongly accused “inappropriate” content.
• Location details: To confirm legitimate use despite logins from multiple regions, share travel documents or details that explain why you were accessing Tinder across different countries and devices.

A Polite, Patient Attitude

Remember, support teams handle hundreds of inquiries daily. Causing additional frustration by being impolite or overly pushy will not expedite a decision in your favor

• Be understanding of how reviews work rather than demanding instant reactivation
• Follow up periodically if your case remains unresolved but avoid excessive messaging
• Maintain a calm, professional tone even when feeling inconvenienced

Giving Tinder’s support staff the information they require and communicating courteously is key. This will help establish that the review was mistaken rather than justified.

What Happens After My Tinder Account Review?

Once completed, your Tinder account review results in one of two outcomes:

Account Reactivated

If Tinder finds you did not seriously violate policies, they reverse any penalties imposed during the review:

• Your profile returns to full visibility
• All matches/messages get restored
• You regain the ability to edit bio info or resubmit verification documents

However…

Account Gets Suspended or Banned

If investigations confirm policy breaches based on your activity or content, Tinder imposes more lasting punitive measures:

• Temporary suspension: Cool-off period banning you from Tinder for an exact number of days before automatically reinstating your account.
• Permanent ban: For extreme or repeat offenses, your account gets removed forever with no option to appeal or recreate it.

Sometimes, Tinder may explain exactly what content or actions led to the ban.

But often, they reserve the right to terminate accounts without detailed justifications based on their internal review processes indicating violations.

How Can I Prevent Needing Future Reviews?

Getting your Tinder privileges reinstated after a review feels like a temporary reprieve. Without changing behaviors that trigger the algorithm, you’ll likely end up being reviewed and restricted again.

Here are the top ways to avoid that fate:

Maintain a Genuine Profile

Ensure photos, bio details, and conversational content all align with Community Guidelines recommendations. Reflect thoughtfully on whether anything could get misconstrued.

For example, risqué humor could appear discriminatory rather than amusingly edgy. Overzealous usage of emojis and slang might make you seem insincere.

Aim for accuracy – both in self-representation and interpreting others’ intentions charitably.

Interact Respectfully

Regardless of identity or beliefs, engage everyone you match with basic human dignity.

Avoid baiting or insulting others even if they initiated ad hominem attacks. Seek to de-escalate versus retaliate if conversations get emotionally charged.

Reporting extremely inappropriate behavior is fine. But prevent confusion by keeping all your interactions above board too.

Update Software Frequently

Always run the most current versions of Tinder’s mobile app along with your device’s operating system. Bug fixes in new updates minimize software-based account review triggers.

Enable auto-update options for apps to ensure you get the latest optimized code. And report any glitches immediately to avoid cascading issues.

By covering all the above bases, you significantly cut down reasons for errant account reviews in the future.

What Can I Use Instead of Tinder During an Account Review?

If your Tinder access disappears during a review, the wait can feel endlessly frustrating especially if you relied on it for companionship.

Rather than obsessing over the ban duration, shift focus to exploring other social outlets like:

Alternative Dating Apps

The online dating space spans a diverse spectrum beyond just Tinder including:

• Bumble: A dating app giving women initiation privileges to prevent unwanted advances from men.
• OkCupid: Focused on fostering connections through detailed profiles and shared interests rather than merely appearances.
• Hinge: Matches you with friends of friends via your social circles to facilitate more substantive dating.

Testing new dating formats aligned with your preferences keeps exciting prospects flowing sans Tinder.

In Conclusion…

Dealing with suspended Tinder access due to an account review can feel scary initially. But avoidance is easier than imagined with the right coping mechanisms.

Stay mindful of Tinder’s rules whenever reinstated but don’t let their judgments overwhelm your inner compass about self-worth. Rigorous screening algorithms cannot capture true personality richness or compatibility clues.

Keep calm and carry on matching with gusto when the dating app universe realigns in your favor once again!