Understanding the Hinge Active Now Status

Have you ever wondered if the person you’re looking at on Hinge is online right at that moment?

As someone who has gone through the ups and downs of online dating, I’ve often found myself asking this question. And if you’re reading this, chances are, you have too.

The ‘Active Now’ status on Hinge is a feature designed to answer this question, and in this article, we’ll get into what it means.

What is the Hinge ‘Active Now’ Status? and How does it work?

When you’re scrolling through Hinge, looking for someone who catches your eye, you might notice a small green dot or label on some profiles.

This is what Hinge calls the ‘Active Now’ status.

Simply put, it’s a way for the app to tell you, “Hey, this person is using Hinge right at this moment.”

So, how does this feature really work?

It’s quite straightforward.

When someone opens their Hinge app and starts swiping through profiles, sending messages, or updating their own profile, Hinge marks them as ‘Active Now’.

This status is Hinge’s way of giving you a little nudge, saying, “This person is here right now.

If you’re interested, it might be a good time to say hello.”

But there’s a bit more to it.

This ‘Active Now’ status doesn’t stick around forever.

Based on what users have noticed and shared, it seems that this status stays for a certain period after the person stops using the app.

Some say it could last for a couple of hours.

According to a particular Reddit user who ran the experiment, it stays for 2 hours before going away.

This means if you see someone with an ‘Active Now’ status, they were definitely on the app very recently, if not at that exact moment.

Why is this useful?

Well, it’s all about timing. Knowing someone is ‘Active Now’ can be the perfect time to send that message or like their profile. It increases the chances they’ll see your interaction quickly and might respond right away.

Remember, though, just because someone is ‘Active Now’ doesn’t mean they’re ready to chat immediately. They could be casually browsing, or just checking in.

So, a bit of patience can go a long way.

How Reliable is the ‘Active Now’ Status?

How reliable is this indicator?

It’s a fair question, especially when you’re trying to make meaningful connections.

Firstly, let’s understand what ‘Active Now’ really means.

This status is supposed to show that a person is using the app right at that moment. It sounds straightforward, right? But here’s where it gets a bit tricky.

From what users have shared and my own experience, ‘Active Now’ is quite accurate in showing that someone has used the app recently.

However, the word ‘recently’ can be a bit vague.

Some users have noticed that this status can stay on for a couple of hours after the person has stopped using the app.

So, if you see ‘Active Now’ on a profile, it could mean they are on the app right at that moment, or they were there sometime in the last two hours.

This means while ‘Active Now’ is a good indicator that someone has been active on Hinge not too long ago, it’s not a perfect tool for knowing if they are available to chat right this second.

Why does this matter?

Well, if you’re trying to strike up a conversation and you see ‘Active Now’, you might expect a quick response.

But because this status could linger after they’ve left the app, the person might not reply as quickly as you thought. It’s not that they’re ignoring you; they might just not be on the app anymore.

Can You Turn off Your ‘Active Now’ Status?

The straightforward answer is yes, you can turn it off.

However, keep in mind, if privacy is your concern that the ‘Active Now’ status is only visible to users you have matched with on Hinge​​.

It isn’t broadcasted to everyone on the app, just those you’ve already connected with.

Now to the nitty gritty…

To turn off your ‘Active Now’ status, simply open the Hinge app, go to your profile settings (usually found at the top right corner), and select ‘Privacy Settings’.

In this menu, you’ll find the option for ‘Last Active Status’. Here, you can choose to switch off this feature, making your last active status invisible on your profile and in search results.

However, it’s important to note that turning off the ‘Active Now’ status comes with certain trade-offs.

For one, it could make real-time connections more challenging, as others won’t know if you’re online and available to chat.

Additionally, in the world of online dating where transparency is often valued, hiding your active status is not really ideal.