You sent a great opener… and crickets. Is your future soulmate trapped under a rock—or just not opening Hinge? Here’s the simplest way to check whether someone’s been around on the app lately, plus what today’s features do (and don’t) reveal.
TL;DR
- Hinge shows Last Active in Discover, Standouts, and Likes You (not in your chats). You can hide your own status.
- There are no read receipts—you’ll only see “Sent.” Hinge uses Your Turn and Your Turn Limits to encourage replies.
- Pause hides your profile from new people but keeps existing matches visible so you can keep chatting.
- Hinge+ and HingeX members can sort likes by Last Active and see all likes at once.
- Free users still get limited daily likes, with no fixed number.
So what can you do to tell if a Hinge user is online? Stick around and I’ll let you know some of the ways dating super sleuths find out the answer.
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What Is Hinge Last Active?
I can feel your frustration. You sent off a truly magnificent first message: erudite, charming, funny. You waited for that buzz and for the flirty chat to flow but… nothing. You start to wonder what could be wrong. What if the future love of your life is in trouble? What if she’s trapped in a cave or got lost on the walk from the grocery store? Or… what if the message you sent just wasn’t as good as you thought it was? Whatever it is, you need to know the truth so that you can either rush to your lover’s aid or change up your writing style. But how can you tell if someone’s been active on Hinge?
The clearest signal is Hinge’s Last Active status. It appears when you’re browsing profiles—not inside your existing matches. Hinge labels activity in Discover, Standouts, and Likes You, and you can choose to hide your own status in Settings (if you do, you won’t see anyone else’s either). Your matches can’t see a timestamp in your chat.
If you don’t see Last Active on a profile, it could be because the person hid it—or they simply haven’t been on Hinge recently enough to show. Hinge keeps this intentionally lightweight to reduce pressure and snooping.
Can You Tell If Someone Has Been Active On Hinge Without ‘Last Active’?
If you don’t have or trust the status, there’s no perfect workaround. Hinge doesn’t provide read receipts or “online now” dots in chat, so you can’t confirm views. You’ll only see “Sent.” What you will see are nudges like Your Turn (a reminder when it’s your move) and Your Turn Limits (which cap how many unanswered messages someone can stack before they must reply or close chats). These features reduce accidental ghosting but don’t show message views.
Can you see their profile?
If their profile still appears in Discover or Standouts, they haven’t deleted their account and you’re still within each other’s filters. That doesn’t guarantee they’re active at this moment. Hinge+ and HingeX members can sort incoming likes by “Last Active” to focus on people who’ve used Hinge in the last 24 hours.Also, forget the old “6 daily likes” rule—Hinge now uses a flexible limited likes system for free users. Paid plans unlock unlimited likes and let you see all your likes at once.
Ask Them In A Message
Obvious? Sure. Effective? Often. If you’ve been vibing and then silence, send a polite check-in. If they reply—great. If not, that’s your signal to move on with dignity.
Have A Look At Their Profile
Notice new photos or a tweaked prompt? They’re around—and possibly ghosting. If nothing’s changed, you still don’t know. Either way, don’t spiral. Close the app, grab some water, and text a friend who hypes you up.
Can You Tell If Someone Paused Their Hinge Account?
Not directly. Pause hides a dater from new people while keeping existing matches visible. If you were already talking, you’ll still see each other and can continue chatting.
Can People See If You Pay For Hinge+/HingeX?
No one can see your membership badge. However, subscribers get extra sorting filters, including Last Active and Nearby, which help prioritize engaged daters. Free users only see one like at a time.
There’s no magic “Did they read it?” button, but that’s not how Hinge works. Keep your cool, send one thoughtful follow-up if you must, and then match with people who actually match your energy. And if you want fewer ghosters, widen your preferences or try apps with a different age range. Your time is valuable—protect it.
FAQ
Does Hinge have read receipts?
No. You’ll see “Sent,” but not “Read.” Hinge uses Your Turn reminders and Your Turn Limits to keep chats moving instead of exposing message views.
Where does Last Active show—and can my matches see it?
Last Active appears in Discover, Standouts, and Likes You—not inside existing chats. Your matches won’t see your activity status in your conversations.
Can I hide my Last Active?
Yes. There’s a toggle in Settings to hide it. If you do, you won’t be able to see anyone else’s Last Active status either.
What’s the difference between Hinge+, HingeX, and the free version?
Hinge+ and HingeX let you sort by Last Active, see all your likes at once, and enjoy unlimited likes. Free users have limited daily likes and can view one like at a time.
If someone Pauses, do I disappear from their app?
No. Pause hides a profile from new people only. Existing matches remain visible, and chats stay open.
Is Hinge doing anything to reduce ghosting?
Yes. Your Turn Limits encourage users to reply or close chats after too many unanswered messages, reducing dead-end conversations.
