Tinder is testing a new feature that lets users choose a “height preference” when looking for matches. This option is being tested globally and is currently available only to Tinder Gold and Premium users, according to a report by TechCrunch.The company says this feature is just a preference, not a strict filter.That means it won’t block or hide profiles based on height, but will help improve match suggestions based on what users prefer.

Phil Price Fry, Tinder’s Vice President of Communications, said the company is always paying attention to what users want. He explained that testing this height preference is part of their effort to build features quickly and thoughtfully. He also said the height filter might not become a permanent part of the app, but it’s important for Tinder to try out new ideas.

Reason for this option

Tinder's new height preference feature is part of a larger effort to help users connect more intentionally. The company says it's following new product guidelines focused on user experience, fast development, and learning from testing. While not every test becomes a permanent feature, each one helps improve the app.

Tinder explained that the height setting is only a preference, not a strict filter. It won’t block profiles but could influence the recommendations users see.This is the first time height is being tested as a match preference on a major dating app. While dating apps usually let users filter by age, relationship type, or whether someone has kids, height has not been included before.

The move has sparked reactions on social media, especially from men. One user said, “Tinder is adding a height filter so that women can filter out short men. It never began for short men.” Another commented, “Add a weight preference to balance it out,” while a third said, “Deleting Tinder was one of the best things I ever did.”

The debate shows how sensitive dating preferences can be and how new features can impact users differently.Dating platforms already tend to favor taller men, who are often the most popular among female users. Many profiles even state that they want matches who are at least six feet tall, although in real life they may be more flexible.The new height filter on Tinder is likely to increase this bias even more.