You can change your age in Tinder's settings, but the app limits how often you can do it

Open Tinder and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap the pencil icon next to your name and photo. Scroll down to your birthdate and tap it. Select your new birthdate from the calendar that appears, then tap "Save" at the bottom of the screen. The change takes effect immediately.

Tinder restricts how often you can change your age: you can only update it once every 60 days. If you try to change it before 60 days have passed since your last change, the app will show you a message saying when you can change it again. This limit exists to prevent people from repeatedly adjusting their age to game the app's matching system.

If you created your Tinder account through Facebook or Google, your age is tied to the birthdate on that account. Changing your age in Tinder alone will not work — you have to change your birthdate on Facebook or Google first, then update it in Tinder. Log into your Facebook or Google account, find the birthdate field in your profile settings, change it there, and then return to Tinder to refresh the information.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your age through your Tinder profile settings by tapping the pencil icon next to your name and selecting a new birthdate.
  • Tinder only allows age changes once every 60 days, so plan ahead if you need to update it.
  • If your Tinder account is linked to Facebook or Google, you must change your birthdate on that platform first for the change to take effect in Tinder.
  • Your age appears on your profile to other users, so changing it will update what they see immediately after you save.

Why Tinder limits age changes

The 60-day restriction prevents people from changing their age repeatedly to reach different groups of users. Without this limit, someone could adjust their age downward to match with younger users, then change it back up, or vice versa. This kind of behavior can lead to misleading profiles and bad experiences for people trying to find genuine matches.

The restriction also protects Tinder's matching algorithm. The app uses your age as one factor in deciding which profiles to show you and which profiles show you to others. Constant age changes would make the system less reliable and could create matches between people with very different age gaps than either person intended.

What happens if your birthdate is wrong

If you entered the wrong birthdate when you created your account and cannot wait 60 days to change it, contact Tinder support. Open the app, tap your profile icon, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Help." Select "Something Else" and describe the situation — that your birthdate is incorrect and you need it fixed before the 60-day window allows a change. Tinder support can sometimes override the restriction for genuine errors, though response times vary.

Do not create a new account with the correct age as a workaround. Tinder's terms of service prohibit having multiple accounts, and the app can detect when the same person operates more than one profile. Violating this rule can result in a permanent ban.

Changing your age if your account is linked to Facebook

Go to Facebook on a web browser or the Facebook app. Tap your profile picture in the bottom right, then tap "Settings & Privacy" and "Settings." Scroll down and tap "Personal Information," then tap "Birthday." Change the month, day, and year to your correct birthdate, then tap "Save Changes."

Return to Tinder and tap your profile icon. Tap "Settings" at the top right. Scroll down and tap "Log Out." Log back in using Facebook. Tinder will now pull your updated birthdate from Facebook and reflect it in your profile. This process can take a few minutes to sync, so wait a moment before checking your profile.

Changing your age if your account is linked to Google

Open Google Account on a web browser by going to myaccount.google.com. Click "Personal Info" on the left side. Click "Birthday" and update the month, day, and year. Click "Save" when you are done.

Go back to Tinder and tap your profile icon. Tap "Settings" at the top right and scroll down to "Log Out." Log back in using Google. Tinder will sync your updated birthdate from Google within a few minutes. Your age on your Tinder profile will then reflect the change.

What to do if the age change is not showing up

If you changed your age but it is still showing the old age on your profile, try closing and reopening the Tinder app. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (on iPhone) or tap the back button (on Android) to close the app completely, then open it again. This forces the app to refresh and pull your updated information from Tinder's servers.

If the old age still appears after reopening the app, log out of Tinder completely and log back in. Tap your profile icon, tap "Settings," scroll down, and tap "Log Out." Wait 30 seconds, then log back in. This clears any cached data that might be causing the app to display outdated information.

If you are still seeing the old age after logging out and back in, and you are certain you saved the change, contact Tinder support. The issue may be a sync problem on Tinder's end that requires their technical team to investigate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my age more than once every 60 days?

No. Tinder enforces a strict 60-day waiting period between age changes. If you need to change it sooner due to an error, contact Tinder support through the Help section in your profile settings and explain the situation. They may be able to override the restriction, but there is no may provide.

Will changing my age affect my matches or conversations?

Changing your age will not delete your existing matches or conversations. However, your updated age will appear on your profile going forward, and the app may show your profile to a different group of users based on your new age. People who already matched with you will still see your conversation history.

What if I do not remember my exact birthdate on my Tinder account?

Tap your profile icon and then the pencil icon next to your name. Scroll to your birthdate field — it will show the date currently on file. If that date is wrong, you can change it to the correct one (subject to the 60-day limit). If you cannot remember what you entered originally, contact Tinder support.

Does Tinder verify that the age I enter is real?

Tinder does not verify your birthdate against government ID or other official documents. The app relies on the information you provide. However, Tinder's community guidelines prohibit lying about your age, and the app can remove profiles that appear to be misrepresenting their age based on user reports or other signals.

Can I hide my age from other users?

No. Your age is a required field on your Tinder profile and appears to everyone who sees your profile. You cannot make it private or hidden. If you do not want your age visible, you would need to stop using Tinder.