You can change your age in Tinder's settings, but the app limits how often you can make the change

To change your age on Tinder, open the app, tap your profile icon, select "Settings," then tap "Age" and enter your new birth date. Tinder will update your age immediately. However, the app restricts age changes to once every 60 days, so you cannot change it again until that window closes.

The 60-day limit exists to prevent people from repeatedly changing their age to manipulate who sees their profile or to evade safety features. If you try to change your age before 60 days have passed since your last change, Tinder will show a message telling you when you can change it again.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your age through Settings > Age in the Tinder app, and the change takes effect right away.
  • Tinder enforces a 60-day waiting period between age changes, so plan accordingly if you need to update it.
  • Your age is tied to your birth date in your profile, so changing one changes the other.
  • If you cannot change your age because of the 60-day limit, you will need to wait until the window expires before trying again.

Where to find the age setting in the app

Open Tinder and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner (on iOS) or top left (on Android). This takes you to your profile page. Scroll down until you see "Settings" and tap it.

In Settings, look for "Age" near the top of the list. Tap it to open a date picker. Select your birth date using the wheel or calendar interface, then confirm. The app saves the change immediately and updates your profile.

What happens if you hit the 60-day limit

If you try to change your age and see a message saying you cannot, it means you changed your age within the last 60 days. The message will tell you the exact date when you can change it again. There is no way to override this limit or change it sooner.

If you made a mistake entering your birth date and need to correct it urgently, contact Tinder support through the app. Go to Settings > Help > Contact Us and describe the error. Support can sometimes make exceptions for genuine mistakes, though response times vary.

Why Tinder limits age changes

The 60-day restriction prevents people from cycling through different ages to reach different groups of users or to avoid being seen by people they have already rejected. It also reduces the chance that someone could use age changes to circumvent Tinder's safety systems.

Because age affects who can see your profile and who you can see, frequent changes would undermine the matching system. The limit keeps the platform more stable and makes it harder for bad actors to manipulate their visibility.

Changing your birth date versus your displayed age

On Tinder, your age and your birth date are the same thing. When you change your birth date in the age setting, your displayed age updates automatically. You cannot set a different age than what your birth date calculates to.

If you want to hide your exact age but still use the app, Tinder does not offer a way to do that. Your age will always show on your profile based on your birth date. Some users choose to list their birth year in their bio instead of relying on the app's display, but the profile age field itself cannot be hidden or customized.

What to do if you cannot remember your birth date

If you signed up with an incorrect birth date and cannot remember what you entered, go to Settings > Age and look at the date picker. It will show your current birth date, which you can then correct.

If you do not remember the birth date you used when you created your account, you will need to contact Tinder support. They can look up what birth date is associated with your account and help you correct it if there was an error during sign-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my age more than once every 60 days?

No. Tinder enforces a strict 60-day waiting period between age changes. If you try to change it sooner, the app will show you the date when the next change becomes available. You cannot bypass this limit through settings or by contacting support unless there was a genuine error during account creation.

Does changing my age affect my matches or messages?

Changing your age does not delete your existing matches or messages. However, your updated age may change who can see your profile going forward. People outside your new age range may no longer see you in their stack, and you may see different people in yours.

What if I entered my birth date wrong when I signed up?

You can correct it immediately using the age setting, even if you have never changed your age before. The 60-day limit only applies to changes made after your account was created. If you need help recovering an account or fixing a sign-up error, contact Tinder support through the app.

Will Tinder let me use a fake age?

Tinder requires you to provide your real birth date during sign-up. The app does not verify your age through government ID or other means, but using a fake age violates Tinder's terms of service and can result in your account being banned if discovered.