Tinder Launches New Safety Feature In India to Fight Bot Menace
Face Check requires new users to complete a mandatory video selfie.
New Delhi (October 8, 2025) — Tinder has officially launched Face Check in India- an industry-first solution designed to eliminate fake profiles and increase trust. As scammers get harder to spot, Face Check is part of Tinder’s broader efforts to cut out bots and scammers, and to help ensure authentic connections in India.
“Face Check is arriving in India at a time when online authenticity has never been more important,” says Yoel Roth, Senior Vice President of Trust & Safety at Match Group. “Safety features like Face Check add an important new tool to our arsenal against fake profiles, bots, and fraud so that people can focus on building meaningful connections .”
Face Check requires new users to complete a mandatory video selfie, adding an extra layer of confidence that you're matching with a real human, not a bot.
In response to user feedback, this helps improve the quality of profiles on Tinder and offer an added layer of confidence that profiles are tied to real people. Face Check works through a quick video selfie that helps confirm you’re live and legit, not a bot or impersonator.
It compares your selfie to your profile photos to help prevent people from using someone else’s pics. If your photos match, you’ll automatically get a Photo Verified badge - making it easier for others to trust that you are who you say you are. It’s all about making Tinder a more authentic, secure place to connect.
According to Tinder’s Modern Dating Report, authenticity and safety are top of mind for young daters in India. Over one in three say profile verification is among the most appealing features when evaluating potential matches on a dating app.
By being proactive, Indian daters are creating spaces where safety and comfort come first: half (50%) choose to meet in public places, 42% share their plans with friends or family, 40% avoid revealing personal information, and 37% video call before meeting in person. Face Check has started to roll-out to new users in India.
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