As a male, is it worth using Tinder if you are only average looking?

As a male you need to stop being a ***** and relying on an app to find you someone. Do you not realise how pathetic that is? Run around outside and speak to random people. Meet people from links you might have. That seems way better than an app probably just full of people who are desperate af.

Yes I could do all that as well. But I can use Tinder as well. They are not mutually exclusive.

So back to the original question which you didn't answer. Is it worth using Tinder if you're only average looking?

I never had any success with normal online dating on sites like OkCupid and PlentyofFish (girls didn't reply to my messages), so I'm guessing it will be more of the same on Tinder, right?

Tinder is clearly for people who prioritise looks. Most online dating websites are like that. The first thing they see online is your profile picture. If you look average af then I don't know why people would click. They hardly get an insight into your personality so why would they click on you...right? Which is why I think irl sht is better as you could express more from other areas of you and not just looks which most the hoes on their are going to judge you based on.

It's worth a go but seeing as Tinder only judges by first appearence might be worth trying through sites focussing more on personality

If dating sites in general don't work for you then maybe try IRL, actually going out to groups or whatever on your interests

I know a guy who's pretty average (imo) and got a girlfriend through Tinder. Not much harm in trying.

It's not worth using dating sites full stop.

I'm thinking of using Tinder to find some dates and meet some girls. My standards aren't high in terms of looks. I just want to find a girl who I get along with and there is some chemistry between us.

But I'm only average looking at best. Will it be a waste of time if I'm only average looking?

I know online dating depends heavily on your looks and if you're not good looking as a male, you stand little chance (so I have heard). Regardless of how "good" your profile is or how much effort you put into your message to girls.


If any girl wants to see my photo/me on webcam and rate my looks (to determine if I would have any success on Tinder), please reply to this post and I will PM you.

For the most part, that thing is mainly good for people looking for flings. I rarely hear about people who actually use the app for something real. Other than this, I also hear about people who just use it to boost their self esteem.

I wouldn't recommend using it for real intentions of finding romance tbh.

On another note, not everyone will think you're ''average'' looking.

Best of luck.

Yes but you need to be funny and not just open with “hey how are you?”

Dude I’ve been with my boyfriend almost 5 years from tinder. My friend met her fiancé on there a few months after I met my bf and they are getting married in September. One of my boyfriends mates has also just moved in with his girlfriend of 9 months he met on tinder. It happens more than you think!

But is it common? Were both of you looking for serious companions?
I don't think it never happens, but I do think it's a quite shallow app if I were to generalise it. But I guess if someone has nothing else to lose and has tried better online dating alternatives, go for it, if it's as easy as you make it to be. (Not sarcasm)

For the most part, that thing is mainly good for people looking for flings. I rarely hear about people who actually use the app for something real. Other than this, I also hear about people who just use it to boost their self esteem.

I wouldn't recommend using it for real intentions of finding romance tbh.

On another note, not everyone will think you're ''average'' looking.

Best of luck.

Yes but you need to be funny and not just open with “hey how are you?”

@Dragon5555 made a valid point. The basis of Tinder is appearance. While girls in particular may not like to admit it, the app is for 'hooking up' and doesn't prioritize personality or anything long-term. It's merely looks and sexual attraction, so if you're average, as you say, you will find it harder to match with someone as opposed to a more attractive guy. Depending on your area, you're gonna have some competition, and it really depends on what you're looking for. I'm not here to judge you as a person; I wouldn't personally use it, but if you insist on doing it then you need a damn good profile picture to get that first match.

Do you think I'd find it hard to match even with the uglier looking girls?

On OkCupid and Plenty of Fish, I messaged girls who were good looking and girls who were ugly, and everything in between. Even the ugly girls barely replied to my messages.