Using Tinder on desktop and want those new-match and message pings in Chrome—without missing a beat or drowning in noise? Here’s how to quickly turn Tinder notifications on (or off), fix common issues when they don’t show up, and stay up to date with the latest 2025 Chrome changes.
TL;DR
- In Chrome: Settings → Privacy & security → Site settings → Notifications; add or allow tinder.com.
- Chrome now auto-revokes notifications you ignore—re-enable Tinder if it gets turned off.
- Check OS-level settings (Windows 11/macOS) to ensure Chrome can show notifications.
- Inside Tinder, make sure notifications are on in Settings → Notifications.
- If notifications still don’t work, check extensions, Focus mode, or contact Tinder Support.
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How To Turn Tinder Notifications For Chrome On And Off
If you’re new to Tinder on desktop, you’ll be prompted to allow notifications when you log in at tinder.com—first by Tinder, then by Chrome. Click Enable in Tinder and Allow in the Chrome prompt. If you don’t see the prompt (or previously dismissed it), set it manually: Chrome Settings → Privacy & security → Site settings → Notifications, then allow tinder.com.
Fast path (two options):
- Global path: Chrome Settings → Privacy & security → Site settings → Notifications → ensure Sites can ask to send notifications is on → Allow list → Add → enter tinder.com.
- Per-site path: On tinder.com, click the tune icon next to the address bar → Site settings/Notifications → Allow. (Chrome replaced the old lock icon with a tune icon.)
Note: Tinder sign-in options include phone number and can be connected with Apple, Google, or Facebook for streamlined login—pick whichever you used originally so you don’t create a duplicate account.
Tinder Notifications Aren’t Working On Chrome
If your notifications aren’t appearing, it usually comes down to a few culprits:Tinder is blocked in Chrome. Go to Settings → Privacy & security → Site settings → Notifications and move tinder.com from Blocked to Allowed (or re-add it). You can also adjust this via the tune icon on tinder.com.
Chrome (or your OS) is silencing notifications.
Windows 11: Settings → System → Notifications → Google Chrome → On.
macOS: System Settings → Notifications → Google Chrome → Allow alerts and check Focus or Do Not Disturb.
Chrome auto-revoked notifications you weren’t interacting with. Chrome can automatically disable permissions from sites you rarely engage with. Re-enable tinder.com via the tune icon or Chrome’s Safety Check suggestions.
Tinder settings are off. In Tinder: Profile → Settings → Notifications and make sure email/push settings are on.
Extensions or privacy tools are blocking web push.
Temporarily disable content blockers and refresh; if notifications work, add tinder.com to the extension’s allowlist.
If you’ve tried all the above but still can’t get notifications working, reach out to Tinder Support.
Should I Leave Tinder Notifications For Chrome On?
Yes—if you’re actively using Tinder, leaving desktop notifications on helps you keep momentum and respond to time-sensitive messages quickly. If things get noisy, fine-tune: keep tinder.com allowed, but use Chrome’s per-site controls and your OS’s Focus modes to curb interruptions without missing matches. Also, be aware that Chrome may auto-revoke permissions from sites you ignore; just re-allow tinder.com when you’re back in the game.
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FAQ (Updated for 2025)
How do I quickly toggle Tinder notifications without digging through settings?
Open tinder.com, click the tune icon next to the address bar, and set Notifications → Allow/Block. Changes apply immediately.
Chrome says notifications were “removed for unused sites.” What does that mean?
Chrome can automatically revoke permissions from sites you don’t interact with to cut notification clutter. Re-enable tinder.com via the tune icon or Settings → Privacy & security → Site settings → Notifications.
Do I need Facebook to use Tinder on desktop?
No. You can log in with your phone number and optionally connect Apple, Google, or Facebook for faster sign-in. Use the same method you used originally to avoid creating a new account.
Notifications still don’t show up on my computer—what else should I check?
Confirm Chrome is allowed at the OS level (Windows 11/macOS), then review Focus/Do Not Disturb and any extension that might block web push. Restart Chrome after changes.
Can I stop notification prompts entirely and just keep Tinder allowed?
Yes. In Chrome → Site settings → Notifications, keep tinder.com on Allow, then switch “Sites can ask to send notifications” to off to block future prompts from other sites.
Where do I manage notifications inside Tinder?
In Tinder: Profile → Settings → Notifications to choose which alerts you want (new matches, messages, etc.).
