Are you tired of swiping left on mediocre matches? Do you want to date the hottest and most successful people on Tinder? If you have $499 to spare every month, you can join the elite club of Tinder Select and upgrade your love life.
Tinder Select is a new and exclusive membership tier for the crème de la crème of Tinder users.
With Tinder Select, you can access special features and benefits that will make your dating experience more enjoyable and rewarding.
Let’s learn more about how Tinder Select works, who can join it, and what are the benefits of being a part of this elite club.
The Allure of Exclusivity
The standout factor of Tinder Select is its intentional scarcity. Tinder states that less than 1% of its massive user base will gain access to this premium tier. Approved members can flaunt their exclusive status with a SELECT badge displayed on their profiles.
Tinder is borrowing inspiration from its recent acquisition, the upscale dating app The League. Tinder Select aims to replicate that elite appeal, minus the human matchmakers. For the small number of users accepted, the badge translates to: “I’m in the top 1% of Tinder’s most desirable singles.”
This tactic mirrors nightclubs with selective guest lists and velvet ropes. The exclusivity itself holds value. Tinder Select members can mingle in a digital VIP section, separated from the riffraff of regular Tinder swipers.
Perks for the Tinder Elite
So what does $499 a month actually buy? Tinder Select’s features may seem underwhelming compared to its astronomical price tag. But again, the real draw is the exclusivity and status symbol.
Here are the key perks Tinder Select offers its members:
- Direct Messaging Without Matching: Select members can message another user without matching first, up to twice per week. Some recipients can opt out of receiving these messages.
- Higher Visibility: A Select member’s profile remains unblurred in the “Likes You” grid for up to 7 days, even without Tinder Gold. This expands their visibility.
- Priority Access to Desired Matches: Tinder promises Select profiles will be shown to the app’s “most sought after” users. This targets quality over quantity for matches.
- Early Access to New Features: Select members get first dibs on testing new Tinder features before they roll out to the general population.
- Ads Removal and Link Visibility: Tinder Select offers an ad-free experience. Members can also see Likes they’ve sent over the past 7 days.
- The Badge of Honor: The SELECT badge displayed on their profile lets everyone know they are part of an ultra-exclusive Tinder club.
Who Can Join the Tinder Elite?
Gaining access to Tinder Select is no easy feat. Hopeful applicants must meet strict criteria to get past the velvet rope:
- At least 4 high-quality photos
- A detailed bio with a 15+ character relationship intent
- 5 or more interests listed on their profile
- Photo verification to prove they are a real person
- Most importantly, the willingness and ability to spend $500 per month on a dating app
If approved, members will receive in-app and email confirmation with a unique access code. Tinder estimates less than 1% of users will ever join these hallowed ranks.
Monetizing the Elite
Tinder Select arrives at a time when Tinder seeks new revenue streams beyond its broad subscription base. Tinder currently offers Plus, Gold, and Platinum tiers ranging from $9.99 to $100 per month.
Tinder reported a 4% year-over-year decline in paying users, which dropped to 10.5 million as lower conversions impacted growth. While Tinder Select will only attract a sliver of subscribers, its sky-high monthly price provides an opportunity to bolster revenue from top-tier clientele.
Tinder Select also builds upon the success of its high-end acquisition The League, further validating the market for elite dating services. For the small fraction willing and able to pay, Tinder Select promises an exclusive echelon above the normal app experience.
The Future of Dating for the Elite
The introduction of Tinder Select symbolizes a rising trend of premium VIP tiers in online dating catered to the ultra-affluent. While only a limited few may currently access this level, it remains to be seen if other dating platforms will follow suit in segmenting their user bases.
For now, Tinder Select establishes a clear hierarchy: the elite 1%, separated from the remaining 99%. The exclusivity factor alone may drive sign-ups initially. But whether high-end memberships can spark long-term loyalty based on premium features remains questionable.
Regardless, Tinder Select kickstarts a new era of exclusionary dating: the search for quality over quantity, where status symbols matter more than the practical perks of membership alone. For the privileged few invited to join, Tinder Select offers a golden ticket into an elite digital nightclub promising exceptional connections. Yet the average dater will remain locked outside — though saving themselves $500 each month.
