If you’ve ever messaged someone on Hinge, you’ve probably asked yourself the same question most of us have asked: “Okay… did they actually see this, or am I just hanging out in their inbox forever?”
Here’s the reality: Hinge doesn’t have read receipts.
Yep. No “seen,” no blue check, no tiny notification that tells you your witty opener got read and ignored. It’s just… silence until they reply (or don’t).
Why Hinge Skips Read Receipts
To be fair, it kind of makes sense. Dating apps can already feel like mini-interviews. Imagine knowing someone opened your message and then chose not to respond, talk about awkward.
By leaving read receipts out, Hinge takes away that extra layer of pressure. Nobody’s sitting there refreshing the app to see if they got left on “read.” Instead, it’s simple: if they reply, cool. If they don’t, also fine, move on.
So How Do You Know If They’re Active?
You really don’t, at least not in a “saw your message at 2:15 PM” kind of way. But there are little hints:
Sometimes you’ll notice their profile looks updated (new photos, different prompts).
If they match with you or send a like, you know they’re still around.
Or hey, they eventually reply. That’s the only real confirmation.
Other than that, it’s a bit of a guessing game.
What This Means For You
Honestly? Don’t overthink it. You can’t force someone to respond, and knowing they opened your message wouldn’t change anything. The best practice is to send something genuine, keep it light, and let it be.
