The popular dating app Tinder has begun testing a new feature that allows users to filter potential matches based on height.
Currently, this option is available only to users with a Gold or Premium subscription, prompting mixed reactions across the platform.
Tinder confirmed to tech media that the test is global, but users with standard subscriptions will not have access to this feature, limiting it to a select group of users.
According to reports, the height filter does not automatically block profiles that do not meet the specified criteria. Instead, it influences the order in which profiles are displayed, prioritizing matches based on height preferences.
While many dating apps allow users to specify preferences such as age, location, or relationship type, the addition of a height filter has drawn criticism from some users who argue it promotes superficial and potentially discriminatory standards.
Conversely, supporters contend that physical preferences are a natural part of partner selection in modern digital dating.
Tinder has not announced when or if the feature will be rolled out to all users. The ongoing debate highlights the complex and often controversial issues surrounding physical preferences and ethics in online dating technology.
