Tinder Experiment Reveals Dramatic Impact of Listed Height on match Rate
COPENHAGEN – A Danish man’s experiment on Tinder revealed a startling correlation between openly stating one’s height and the number of matches received, sparking conversation about preferences and honesty in online dating. Thomas, who has chosen too withhold his last name, discovered a significant drop in potential connections after adding his height to his profile.
The experiment, detailed in an interview with Dr.dk, showed Thomas’s monthly match count plummeting from approximately 100 to just four or five after he disclosed his height. “It was pretty crazy,” Thomas stated. “I have tested it several times and it is clear that especially the length has an affect.” The findings highlight the often-unspoken role height plays in attraction and the potential consequences of transparency on dating apps.
Thomas acknowledged that preferences are natural, even admitting he sometimes wishes he were taller himself - his brother is 1.96 meters (approximately 6’5″) and he’s often wished he was “ten centimeters longer.” Though, he also expressed a desire to avoid unwanted commentary on height differences. “If I were to choose between the same woman being 1.60 or 1.80 I would probably prefer 1.60 to avoid our length difference commented,” he told Dr.dk.The experiment underscores a broader trend of users strategically presenting themselves online, and raises questions about the authenticity of profiles on platforms like Tinder. While some may choose to omit information to maximize matches, others, like Thomas, are exploring the impact of complete honesty – even if the results are unexpected.
