$60.5M Tinder Plus and Gold discrimination class action settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 22, 2026
Tinder has agreed to pay $60.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the dating app charged California users over a certain age higher prices for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold subscriptions, constituting illegal age-based price discrimination.
The case, Candelore v. Tinder, Inc. (Case No. BC583162), was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. If you purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California while over age 28 or 29, you may be eligible for compensation based on the amount you paid.
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California
- You were over age 29 at the time of purchase on or after March 2, 2015
- OR you were over age 28 at the time of purchase on or after March 2, 2016
- You were charged higher prices due to your age
How Much Did It Pay?
Payment amounts vary based on the amount you paid for Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold. Class members who paid more will receive a larger share of the $60.5 million settlement fund.
How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Submit your claim at the settlement verification portal
- Provide your full name, contact information, approximate purchase date, state of purchase, date of birth or age at purchase
- Include estimated total amount paid with supporting documentation
- Those who received class notices can select payment method on the settlement website
- For questions, email [email protected] or call 888-808-8994
- Claims must be submitted or postmarked by August 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the $60.5M Tinder Plus and Gold discrimination class action settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Aug 18, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
Did I need documentation for the $60.5M Tinder Plus and Gold discrimination class action settlement?
Yes — this settlement required supporting documentation, and the official claim form set out what counted.
How much will I get from the Tinder age discrimination settlement?
Individual payouts from the $60.5 million settlement will depend on how much extra you paid compared to younger users and the total number of claims filed. Specific payout amounts are still being determined.
What proof do I need for the Tinder Plus and Gold settlement?
You'll likely need to provide proof of your Tinder subscription purchases and payments. This could include receipts, credit card statements, or app store purchase history showing your Tinder Plus or Gold subscriptions.
Who qualifies for the Tinder age discrimination settlement?
Users who purchased Tinder Plus or Gold subscriptions and were charged higher prices than younger users for the same services may qualify. The specific age thresholds and date ranges are pending final settlement approval.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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