So you’re scrolling on Hinge. Like, pass, pass, like. Wait—she looks familiar. Didn’t you just X on Daisy a minute ago? Before we call the bodysnatchers, here’s what’s actually going on: Hinge occasionally re-surfaces profiles when you’re low on new recommendations that fit your preferences, and a few newer app features can change what you see—and when.
TL;DR
- Try Hinge’s “Fresh Start” to refresh your feed without deleting your account.
- Seeing repeats usually means you’re out of fresh profiles that fit your preferences.
- Once you like someone, you won’t see them again unless they match you.
- Hinge+ and HingeX let you see all likes, sort by “Last Active,” and use “Nearby.”
- You can undo your most recent skip using the back arrow.
If someone keeps coming up on Hinge, it poses some questions. Like, have the bodysnatchers finally arrived, slowly taking over everyone on earth and turning them into Daisy doppelgangers? What’s their master plan, and how can we escape? Don’t panic. There are a few things we need to cover first and it all comes down to how Hinge works. There are some non-supernatural reasons why someone keeps coming up on Hinge. If someone keeps coming up on Hinge, it could mean that you’ve run out of profiles that match your preferences and Hinge is recycling older passes or showing similar profiles because mutual-interest recommendations are thin in your current filters. The app claims that’s because people change their minds sometimes—and because the Discover feed focuses on profiles that fit each other’s preferences. Widen your range and you’ll usually see fresh faces. Okay, I’m man enough to admit I’ve been wrong about a few things in the past: Schitt’s Creek won me over in season two. But Daisy had a picture holding a dead fish on her profile, so that’s a hard pass. Still, everyone deserves a second chance. And that’s what Hinge is trying to do when someone keeps coming up on the app.
How Do I Know If Someone Liked Me On Hinge?
Gone are the days when a scrunched-up piece of paper would be passed back through the classroom, hand to hand, to reveal the scrawled pencil lettering saying “Jenny likes you”. Ah, elementary school – a simpler time. But if Hinge is pushing the same old faces on you, then you have to wonder what the agenda is. Does Hinge know something you don’t know? And if Hinge is totally desperate for you to like someone you’ve passed on before, maybe they know that it’s going to be a match. Reality check: Hinge won’t re-show you someone just because they liked you. You can already see incoming likes in your “Likes You” tab. Free users view one at a time; Hinge+ and HingeX subscribers can see all likes at once and sort with extras like “Last Active” and “Nearby.” That’s great if you don’t want to roll the dice and like someone who might not like you back – but love is the great game of chance and it always rewards the risk taker.
Does Hinge Show You Someone You Already Liked?
The dating app game can sometimes feel like a carousel of faces across our screens: the same haircuts, the same nose piercings, the same band t-shirts popping up again and again. So it’s no surprise if you think you recognize someone you liked before. But does Hinge show you someone you already liked? Nope. Once you like someone, you go into their “Likes You,” and you won’t see them again unless they choose to match. If everyone on your Discover feed reminds you of a past like, widen your search criteria. Variety is the spice of life, so expand those preferences to find someone that stands out. Bonus: sending a Comment with your like improves reply odds.
If You Pass On Someone On Hinge Are They Gone Forever?
Oh, it’s swiper’s remorse. Maybe your standards were particularly high that day, and now you’re thinking – she could have been perfect after all. Maybe that Nickelback poster wasn’t such a dealbreaker… Well, my friend, stay strong: Nickelback sucks, and Nickelback fans suck too. It’s been scientifically proven. But still, the question remains: if you pass on someone on Hinge are they gone forever? Not necessarily, but you generally won’t see a skipped profile again unless you’re running low on new recommendations or that person recreated or “reset” their account. What you can do: tap the undo arrow to bring back your most recent skip. Anything earlier is gone for good. That means if you live in a big city, or you’ve cast a wide net in the first place, it could be a long time before you see Nickelback Annie again. But if you act fast, Hinge lets you go back in time. You can undo your most recent skip by hitting the back arrow in the top right corner of your screen. Voila: second chances do come around.
Does Hinge Show The Same Person Twice?
Okay, I get it. All the doppelganger talk is getting you worried and you really, really want to know if Hinge is glitching, or if you should head for the bunker. So does Hinge show the same person twice? Sometimes, yes—especially if your preferences are narrow or your area is small. When your queue is thin, Hinge may recycle passes or show near-duplicates that still fit both sides’ filters. Also, if someone deletes and remakes their account—or uses Hinge’s “Fresh Start”—you can absolutely see them again. And remember the shiny stuff: Roses and Standouts. Roses go to the top of someone’s “Likes You” screen, which can make resurfacings more noticeable if you’re browsing that tab.
Final Thoughts
It’s pretty annoying having Hinge repeatedly push someone on you that you’ve already X’d out. But if someone keeps coming up on Hinge, at least you know you don’t suffer from facial blindness (you’d probably know already, from all the awkward encounters with people you’ve met before). And if Hinge is recycling old profiles, maybe it’s a sign you need to widen your search criteria. Or get the heck outta Kansas, Toto! Or maybe Hinge just isn’t working for you – in which case I suggest you take my dating app quiz to find out which platform is your perfect match, and then build a killer profile with my 6-Step Tinder Tune-Up.
FAQ
Why am I seeing the same profiles after changing my location or age range?
If your new filters are still narrow—or you’re in a smaller pool—Hinge may quickly exhaust fresh options and recycle older passes or close matches. Try relaxing a few dealbreakers to refresh your feed.
Can I see everyone who liked me without matching or skipping?
Yes—with Hinge+ or HingeX you can view all likes at once and sort them using options like “Last Active” and “Nearby.” Free users view one like at a time.
Does sending a Comment or a Rose make a difference?
Comments on likes tend to get more responses, and Roses appear at the top of someone’s “Likes You” tab—so they’re more likely to be noticed. Use them when you genuinely like a profile.
How do I stop seeing the same people without deleting my account?
Use Hinge’s “Fresh Start” feature to reset your recommendations while keeping your profile and matches. It’s a quick way to refresh your queue without losing progress.
If I like someone, will Hinge ever show me their profile again?
No. Once you like someone, you won’t see them again unless they match you. Your like stays in their “Likes You” list until they respond.
I skipped someone by mistake—can I bring them back?
Yes, but only the most recent skip using the undo arrow. Earlier skips can’t be manually restored.
