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Tinder Notifications on iPhone (iOS 12–18): How to Turn Them On or Off

Tinder Notifications on iPhone (iOS 12–18): How to Turn Them On or Off

Wondering whether to keep Tinder notifications on or off? This quick guide shows you how to enable or disable them fast, what to check if alerts aren’t showing, and how to control when and where they appear without missing important messages.

TL;DR

  • Manage Tinder notifications in both Tinder and iPhone settings
  • Check Focus, Scheduled Summary, and StandBy if notifications seem missing
  • Update iOS and Tinder for best results
  • Use iOS Focus or Summary to control when alerts show up
  • Reinstall Tinder if push permissions get lost

How to Turn Tinder Notifications On or Off in the App

First Method

  1. Open Tinder and tap your profile icon
    1. open tinder settings
  2. Go to Settings → Notifications
    notifications
  3. Tap Push
    click on push
  4. Turn categories on for alerts you want (messages, matches, likes, etc.)
    flip toggle to red
  5. Turn categories off to stop receiving them
    tinder notifications 12 - red toggles

Second Method

  1. Open a Tinder chat and tap Enable Push Notifications if prompted
    enable notifications tinder
  2. Tap Allow when iOS asks for permission
    Allow Tinder Notifications
  3. If skipped, go to Settings → Notifications inside Tinder and enable push alerts
    turning on tinder notifications

Turning Tinder Notifications On (And Off) Through iPhone’s Settings

Method 1

  1. Open Settings → Notifications
    iphone settings
  2. Scroll to Tinder and tap it
    Scroll to tinder notifications
  3. Toggle Allow Notifications On
    tinder within settings notifications
  4. Choose where to show alerts (Lock Screen, Notification Center, Banners) and whether to play Sound or show Badges
    tinder notification style homescreen
  5. To turn them off, toggle Allow NotificationsOff
    Homescreen notifications for tinder turned on and off

Method 2

  1. Open Settings
    iphone settings
  2. Scroll to Tinder → Notifications
    tinder within notification settings
  3. Turn Allow NotificationsOn or Off and adjust preview style (Count, Stack, or List)
    turning on tinder notifications

Tinder Not Appearing In iPhone Settings?

If Tinder isn’t listed under iPhone notifications, open the app and enable push inside Tinder’s settings. If it still doesn’t show, update or reinstall Tinder—this refreshes the system permission prompt automatically.

Should I Keep My Tinder Notifications On Or Off?

Yes—keep them on for messages and matches at least. Real-time alerts help you respond faster and maintain chat momentum. If you prefer fewer distractions, use Focus or Scheduled Summary so you still get updates when it suits you.

Missing Out

You could miss an invite or chat if alerts are off. Notifications keep you in sync with your matches.

Momentum

Fast replies build connection. Notifications help you stay active and visible.

FAQ

How can I get only messages or matches and mute promos?

Open Tinder → Settings → Notifications and toggle off promotions, keeping only messages or matches on.

Why do I get notifications on my Mac but not my iPhone?

You likely have Allow notifications from iPhone enabled on your Mac. Turn it off in System Settings → Notifications.

Can I let Tinder bypass Do Not Disturb or Focus?

Yes, in Settings → Focus, add Tinder under Allowed Apps or mark it Time Sensitive.

What’s Scheduled Summary and should I use it?

It bundles non-urgent alerts for specific times. If you keep missing matches, remove Tinder from the summary list.

Why did my Lock Screen notifications change style?

iOS lets you choose between Count, Stack, or List views. Pinch on the Lock Screen or adjust under Settings → Notifications.

Do priority notifications help Tinder alerts?

Yes, they highlight important alerts automatically, but you can customize Focus settings if something important isn’t showing.

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