FAQ
Every dating app question, answered without the fluff.
No filler, no "it depends." Direct answers to the questions we hear from people stuck at 3 matches a week — plus everything you need to know about how ProfilePi works.
The audit
- What is a ProfilePi dating profile audit?
- A vision-capable AI analysis of your Hinge, Bumble or Tinder profile — every photo scored on 7 factors, bio and prompts rewritten in your voice, five opener scripts, and an ordered fast-route plan to raise your score.
- How long does a profile audit take?
- Minutes. The report is generated and emailed as a premium PDF within roughly 10 minutes of submitting your intake.
- Do you offer refunds?
- Yes. If the report doesn't land or something clearly went wrong, we redo it free or refund in full.
- Is my data private?
- Yes. Photos are encrypted, used only to generate your report, and permanently deleted within 30 days. Nothing is published, shared or used to train models.
Hinge
- How does the Hinge algorithm work in 2026?
- Hinge uses a Gale-Shapley matching algorithm that pairs you with people whose likes and dislikes suggest mutual interest. Completeness (all photos + prompts filled), reply rate, and specificity of your prompts all lift you in the queue.
- Why am I getting no likes on Hinge?
- Nine out of ten times it's photo one. The lead photo controls whether anyone taps in to see the rest. Replace it with a warm, high-face-visibility shot and results shift within days.
- What's the ideal Hinge photo count?
- All six slots filled — Hinge rewards completeness. Cut before you add, but don't leave empty slots.
Tinder
- Do Tinder Smart Photos actually help?
- Yes. Smart Photos A/B tests your lead against the rest and promotes the winner. Turn it on, wait two weeks, then lock in the winner as slot one.
- Why is Tinder showing me the same profiles?
- Low activity and low reply rate slow your queue. Log in daily, message every match within 24 hours, and refresh your lead photo — the ELO-like score responds within a week.
- Is Tinder Gold or Platinum worth it?
- Only after your profile is optimised. Paying to boost a weak profile just gets it seen by more people who swipe left. Fix the profile first.
Bumble
- Do Bumble badges matter?
- Massively. Height, intent, drinking, exercise, education — these are the first filters women use before opening a profile. Fill every badge honestly.
- How do I get women to message first on Bumble?
- Give them something specific to reply to. A great prompt or a distinctive lead photo does 90% of the work. Ambiguous profiles get skipped even when they match.
Photos, bios and prompts
- How many dating profile photos should I have?
- Six strong photos in a deliberate order. Any more is diminishing returns; any fewer looks incomplete.
- Should I use AI to write my dating bio?
- AI is great for diagnosis and drafting; keep the final voice human. ProfilePi drafts three bios in your tone using only material you provided in intake, so it still sounds like you.
- What makes a great Hinge prompt?
- Specific detail, personality signal, conversational door. See our full guide on Hinge prompts that work.
- What's the best opening message on a dating app?
- Specific + curious + effortless. Reference a detail from their profile and end with a light question. Our openers guide has 30 tested examples.