Tinder is changing the way photos are verified on its app, amid a wave of changes across social media. Users are now asked to record a selfie video to better prove they are who they claim to be. Tinder claims that this will improve the security of the photo verification process.
Members who wanted to be Photo Verified on Tinder used to take static selfies, which were then compared to others on their profile. Members must now complete a series of video prompts. According to the press release, “while no photo verification process is perfect,” “this helps Tinder keep those blue checkmarks more real.”
Additionally, Tinder users will be able to select “Photo Verified Chat” in Message Settings to only receive messages from Photo Verified members. Daters can also request that their matches verify their photos before messaging them. Tinder Gold users will be able to filter “Likes” only for Photo Verified users.
Video selfies in Photo Verification are now available globally. The app will ask members to update to this video version of photo verification in the coming months. “Photo Verified Chat” will be available in the coming months.
