💻 Tinder Age-Based Pricing Discrimination Settlement

A class action alleged that Tinder charged California users aged 30 and older higher prices for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold subscriptions compared to younger users, violating California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and Unfair Competition Law.

California residents who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold while age 30 or older between March 2, 2015 and January 2026.

Pro rata share of $60.5M settlement fund (automatic payment, no claim form needed)

2026-08-18

The lawsuit Candelore v. Tinder, Inc. (Case No. BC583162, Los Angeles Superior Court) alleged that Tinder's age-based pricing algorithm charged California subscribers aged 30+ significantly more than younger users for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold. Tinder agreed to a $60.5 million settlement, which received final approval from the Los Angeles Superior Court in June 2026. Approximately 268,000 California users are covered. Class members do not need to file a claim form — payments will be distributed automatically via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or check. Administered by Verita Global.