Hinge down in US: Users report app not loading

Users across the US reported issues with the Hinge dating app Tuesday. According to DownDetector, outage reports peaked around 12:40 a.m. EDT.

Updated on: Jun 24, 2025, 10:23:20 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Users across the U.S. reported issues with the Hinge dating app on Tuesday, saying it failed to load or crashed repeatedly. According to DownDetector, outage reports peaked around 12:40 a.m. EDT.

Users across the US. reported issues with the Hinge dating app on Tuesday. (UnSplash)

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Several users also took to X to report the outage.

One person wrote, “bruh i think i got banned or sum on hinge cause its not loading…”

Another added, “hinge loading on a loop should be the sign I need to stop.”

“Omfg is hinge down im gonna text my ex if they dont fix this in the next 5 minutes,” one quipped.

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Hinge, owned by Match Group, is one of the most popular dating apps in the States. Its unique approach focuses on deep user profiles, with prompts, photos, videos, and voice recordings that allow people to showcase their personalities.

The timing of the outage comes just days after Hinge CEO and co-founder Justin McLeod appeared on the Decoder podcast by The Verge to discuss future plans for the platform. One major change on the horizon? A potential Hinge-specific payment system that could bypass Apple’s in-app purchase fees.

“[A Hinge-run payment service] changes the equation for Hinge on many fronts… could result in lower prices, too… [and] certainly gives us major opportunities to invest in the core product experience at a time when there’s massive disruption,” McLeod said.

McLeod noted that the payment service will “most likely” be Hinge-specific rather than just a Match Group service.

A recent court ruling in Epic Games v. Apple made this possible. This ruling allows apps to steer users toward alternative payment options. If implemented, it would be a major shift for Hinge, which currently funnels payments through Apple’s App Store.

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Match Group, which also owns Tinder, OkCupid, and Match.com, has long criticised Apple’s fee structure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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