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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You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
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.
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Download for iPhone Download for AndroidThe current deadline to file a claim is Aug 18, 2026. Note: claims sent by mail must be postmarked by this date, and Class Action Buddy ships claim forms with a 7-day mailing buffer to ensure on-time delivery.
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to Varies. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Yes — this settlement requires proof of purchase. Acceptable proof typically includes receipts, credit card statements, photos of the product, or order confirmation emails. Check the official claim form for specifics.
You have two options: (1) Use the free Class Action Buddy mobile app — set up your profile once and the app auto-fills the PDF claim form, captures your signature, and submits the claim by mail on your behalf. (2) File directly with the settlement administrator using the official claim form linked on this page.
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.
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.
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.
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