Starting a conversation can sometimes feel awkward or intimidating. Many daters say they hesitate to send the first message because they’re not sure what to say. Convo Starters is a new feature that gives daters personalized ideas for how to start a conversation, inspired by the Prompt answers and photos on someone’s profile. These AI-generated tips are meant to inspire you, not write the message for you – you decide what to send and how to make it your own. Our testing suggested that using Convo Starters helped daters feel more confident sending a first message.
Example: If you like a photo of a potential match at a pasta restaurant, you might see tips like, “Ask about their favorite restaurant,” “Swap pasta recipes,” or “Share your go-to dish.”
How do Convo Starters Work?
When viewing profiles in Discover, you may see up to three Convo Starters appear under select photos or text prompts after you tap “Like.”
Convo Starters do not appear on all profile content. You may not see tips on:
- Selfies or group photos;
- Voice, video, or poll prompts; or
- Prompts or photos related to sensitive topics or terms.
This is intentional. Some content encourages conversation, while other content may be excluded to maintain users’ safety and respect their privacy. Learn more in our Terms of Service.
Giving Feedback
AI isn’t perfect! Convo Starters are automatically generated by the Hinge app to help spark ideas – they’re not reviewed beforehand or written by people at Hinge. If you see a tip that feels off or irrelevant, tap “Give Feedback” to let us know. You can choose which tip your feedback relates to and add details. Once submitted, you’ll see a confirmation message. Your feedback helps us improve Convo Starters for everyone. You can learn more about Hinge’s AI principles here.
User Privacy
Convo Starters use only the photos, prompt responses, and pronouns a user shares on their Hinge profile. Convo Starters do not analyze or otherwise process facial geometry, biometric data, or private messages. Our goal is to make starting a conversation easier without compromising user privacy. See our Privacy Policy for more information on Hinge’s collection and use of personal data.
Want to Opt Out?
If you’d like to opt out of Convo Starters, you may do so via the settings in your app.