$60.5M Tinder Plus and Gold discrimination class action settlement

California residents who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold on or after March 2, 2015 while over age 29, or on or after March 2, 2016 while over age 28, and were charged a higher price due to their age, are eligible.

Class members who did not receive a class notice must provide their name, contact information, first subscription date, state of purchase, date of birth or age at first purchase, and estimated total amount paid with supporting documentation.

About This Settlement

Tinder has agreed to a $60.5 million class action settlement to resolve claims that it charged older users significantly more than younger users for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold subscription plans. According to the lawsuit, Tinder's age-based pricing structure violated California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and the state's Unfair Competition Law by imposing higher subscription fees on users based solely on their age. The case is known as Candelore v. Tinder, Inc., Case No. BC583162, and was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

The plaintiff in the case alleged that Tinder's tiered pricing discriminated against older subscribers by making them pay more for the same premium features available to younger users at a lower cost. Tinder has not admitted any wrongdoing in connection with the settlement. The company agreed to the $60.5 million resolution to avoid the continued cost and uncertainty of litigation.

Under the terms of the settlement, eligible class members who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold subscriptions in California and were charged a higher price due to their age may be entitled to a cash payment. The amount each class member receives will vary based on how much they paid for their subscriptions during the covered period.

Who Qualifies

You may be eligible to participate in this settlement if you meet all of the following criteria:

• Location: You were located in California when you purchased your subscription
• Product: You purchased a Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold subscription
• Date and Age — Option 1: You purchased on or after March 2, 2015, and you were over the age of 29 at the time of purchase
• Date and Age — Option 2: You purchased on or after March 2, 2016, and you were over the age of 28 at the time of purchase
• Pricing Impact: You were charged a higher subscription price than younger users due to your age

If you received a class member notification, you are likely already identified as a potential class member. If you did not receive a notice, you may still qualify and can submit your information for verification.

What You May Receive

According to the settlement terms, individual payment amounts will vary and are not set at a fixed dollar figure. Class members who paid more in total Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold subscription fees during the covered period will generally receive a larger share of the $60.5 million settlement fund. The more you paid, the greater your potential recovery — meaning your payout is proportional to your documented subscription spending.

Class members who did not receive a class notice and need to verify their membership must provide supporting documentation estimating their total amount paid to Tinder for Plus or Gold subscriptions. This documentation will be used to calculate your share of the settlement. No minimum or maximum individual award amount has been publicly disclosed; exact payouts will be determined after all valid claims are submitted and reviewed.

How to File a Claim

1. Visit the official settlement website at TinderCalClassAction.com to review full settlement details and access the claim form.
2. Confirm your eligibility by checking whether you purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California during the covered period and were over age 28 or 29 (depending on the applicable date range) at the time of purchase.
3. Gather your documentation. If you did not receive a class notice, you will need to provide your full name, current contact information, the approximate date of your first subscription purchase, the state where you were located at the time of purchase, your date of birth or age at first purchase, and an estimated total amount paid for Tinder Plus and/or Tinder Gold subscriptions, along with any supporting documentation.
4. Select your preferred payment method on the settlement website. Class members who received a notification should choose their payment method through the site.
5. Submit your claim or verification by August 18, 2026. Claims and verification submissions must be completed online or postmarked no later than August 18, 2026. Do not miss this deadline — late submissions may not be accepted.

Case Details

Case: Candelore v. Tinder, Inc., Case No. BC583162 Court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Claim Deadline: August 18, 2026 Opt-Out Deadline: April 8, 2026 Final Hearing: May 20, 2026 Source: TinderCalClassAction.com