Tinder, Inc.
California Tinder Plus/Gold Users Over 28 May Split $60.5 Million
Tinder faces a proposed $60.5 million settlement over claims it charged California Tinder Plus and Gold subscribers higher prices once they turned 28 or 29, between March 2, 2015 and February 10, 2019.
Key facts
- Claim deadline
- Aug 18, 2026
- Potential payment
- Each participating class member will receive a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Amount. The share is calculated on a per capita and pro rata basis, and is also weighted by how much that class member paid for Tinder Plus and/or Tinder Gold while in the class period.
- Proof listed
- No proof requirement listed
- Status
- Open
- Final hearing
- May 20, 2026
- Settlement fund
- $60,500,000
Each participating class member will receive a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Amount. The share is calculated on a per capita and pro rata basis, and is also weighted by how much that class member paid for Tinder Plus and/or Tinder Gold while in the class period.
Plain-language overview
Who may qualify?
Eligibility depends on the dates, products, locations, and other terms listed for this claim. Review any criteria below and the official terms before deciding whether it may apply to you.
- You bought Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold when you were at least 30 years old on or after March 2, 2015.
- You bought Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold when you were at least 29 years old on or after March 2, 2016.
- You bought Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold at some time between March 2, 2015 and February 10, 2019.
- You received a notice about the Candelore v. Tinder, Inc. class action settlement, or you reasonably believe you are part of the class because of your Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold purchase during the time period covered by the settlement.
Case overview
What this settlement is about
Tinder is facing a proposed class action settlement after a lawsuit claimed the company charged California subscribers of Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold higher prices based on their age, in violation of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and the state's Unfair Competition Law. Tinder denies any wrongdoing or liability.
On September 10, 2025, the parties reached a proposed settlement of $60.5 million, which the Court has preliminarily approved. Money will only be distributed if the Court grants final approval at a Final Approval Hearing scheduled for May 20, 2026.
Proof requirements are minimal, since eligibility relies mainly on Tinder's own records. If you already received a notice by email, text, or mail, Tinder's records show you as a class member, and you'll only need to pick a payment method to get your share. If you didn't receive a notice but think you qualify, you must submit a Verification Form (https://veritaconnect.com/tindercalclassaction/Claimant/VerificationForm) by August 18, 2026 to confirm your membership in the class.
