Australia, July 4, 2023 - Tinder, the world’s most popular app for meeting new people, is releasing an updated version of its Dating Safety Guide (datingsafetyguide.com/au) in partnership with local non-government organisation (NGO), WESNET, with additional input from founder of the Teach Us Consent movement and sexual consent advocate, Chanel Contos. 

First launched earlier this year, the Dating Safety Guide is part of Tinder’s continuous efforts to make the app a fun and safe place to meet new people. The all-in-one guide aims to drive awareness of the tools that are readily available, and details how and when to access them. The latest editions to the guide include the recent updates to the Community Guidelines, as well as details on new safety features including Block Profile and Long Press Reporting.

Although 79%* of Aussies said dating app safety features were very important for their overall dating experience, 1 in 3 singles surveyed admit they weren’t fully aware of these features. According to Tinder’s latest survey in Australia, Gen Z and Millennials appreciate the importance of these features to their safety. From Unmatching and Photo Verification to Machine Learning tools including Are You Sure? and Does This Bother You?, over 4 in 5 (81%)** think it’s great to see dating app safety features exist to help protect them. 

“This guide is not only a reminder for daters to remain respectful on dating apps, like Tinder, and in person, but it also makes sure users know that there are safety features there to support and protect them, and that we encourage their use. This is an important initiative that addresses pertinent problems and helps educate Australian’s on dating decorum”  says Chanel Contos.  

In conjunction with the updated guide, Tinder is also relaunching its in-app safety campaign to promote the Dating Safety Guide as well as its in-app Safety Centre. The campaign will see messaging delivered to members within the Tinder app, with the aim of proactively educating members on the resources available at their fingertips. 

“We know that safety is complex and personal and are proud of the work we have done to date and the ongoing campaigns we have in the works with our external partners like WESNET and Chanel to find, create and inform innovative solutions as well as to help educate daters in Australia on best practices around dating safety, both online and in real life.” says Kirsty Dunn, Tinder Australia spokesperson.