Dating: How to Avoid Your Ex (or Anyone Else) on Dating Apps

Online dating can lead to meaningful connections – but it also comes with boundaries with protecting.. If you are hoping to avoid anex, a colleague, or someone from your social circle, knowing how to use blocking and privacy tools on dating apps is essential.

Most popular platforms now offer features to help you manage who can see your profile – and who can’t. Below are step-by-step guides for using block or remove features on Hinge, Bumble, Tinder and Match.

Hinge: Block Users by Profile or Phone Number

Hinge offers one of the most robust privacy tools among dating apps, letting you block users both in-app and by phone number.

How to Use It:

• To block someone before matching:
  • Tap the three dots (•••) on their profile.
  • Select "Remove" or "Block"...