L'blue star on Tinder, that's the Super Like. It lets someone know that you're really interested in their profile, and your name appears to them with a blue border even before he swipes.
You are entitled to 1 free Super Like occasionally without a subscription, and several times a week with a paid subscription.
We'll explain everything in this article!
What does that blue star on Tinder mean?
When you send a Super Like, your name appears on the other person's profile with a a clearly visible blue border, even before she swipes.
This is a strong signal: your profile stands out from all the others.
How do I send a blue star on Tinder?
Sending a Super Like is very easy. When you really like a profile, you have two options:
- Press the small blue star icon at the bottom of the profile; ;
- Drag the profile to the high (swipe up).
If you want to send more, open the app store. You can buy some there Super Likes packs, the price of which varies depending on the quantity.
How do you know if you've received a Super Like?
You receive a notification as soon as you receive a Super Like. To find out who sent it to you, open Tinder and start swiping.
The profile in question is distinguished by a blue star displayed around the name.
Your profile is approved as a priority in the other person's feed, where a regular "like" might get lost among thousands of others. If you follow Tinder Gold Where Platinum, you can also access the screen Likes You so you can see right away who sent you a Super Like.
Super Likes Are Gone: Why?
Sometimes a Super Like is sent by mistake. In that case, you can sometimes cancel it using the Rewind, which takes you back to the previous profile.
If you don't see any Super Likes you've received in your gallery, it's often due to a accidental shipment on the other side, which the user undid using Rewind.
Are Super Likes free on Tinder?
You are entitled to a Free Super Like from time to time, even without a subscription. The frequency varies depending on your region and app updates, so don't count on getting them every day. If you want to send more, there are two options.
Buy Super Likes Individually
You can buy Super Likes directly in the app without signing up for a subscription. Here are the approximate prices (check the app in July 2026):
- 3 Super Likes to 11,99 € (or €4 each)
- 15 Super Likes to 46,99 € (or €3.13 each)
- 30 Super Likes to 69,99 € (or €2.33 each)
The more you buy in bulk, the more the unit price decreases.
Sign up for a Tinder Gold or Platinum subscription
The other option is to subscribe to Tinder Gold or at Tinder Platinum. Both of these plans include Free Super Likes Every Week, in addition to their other benefits.
What's the real difference between the two? With Tinder Platinum, you'll unlock the feature Message Before Matching. It lets you attach a message to your Super Like even before the match, which Gold does not offer.
What are the other symbols on Tinder?
Beyond the blue star, Tinder displays several icons as you swipe. Each symbol corresponds to a specific action.
The Yellow Arrow
The yellow arrow This circular allows you to Return to the previous profile. Swipe quickly on Tinder, and this icon helps catch mistakes caused by inattention.
The Red Cross
The Red Cross is the opposite of a "like." It indicates that you're not interested in this profile. Tinder then moves directly to the next suggestion.
The Green Heart
the green heart corresponds to classic "like". You can also "like" someone by swiping the screen to the right. If the person "likes" you back, it creates a match.
The Purple Lightning (Boost)
L'purple flash corresponds to Boost. It increases your visibility in the feed of other users in your area while half an hour.
Diamonds (Top Picks)
the diamond represents the functionality Top Picks. It selects the most active profiles from the Last 24 hours and suggests the ones that are the best fit for you, based on your preferences. That's why it's important to fill out your profile complete and accurate.
The Blue Shield
the blue shield opens the security center. There, you can report any abuse or suspicious behavior and find tips on how to stay safe.
The blue dot (verification)
The blue pill next to a name confirms that the person is indeed the one in the photos. This check is available to all users of Tinder. It's a sign of trust before a match.
What does the golden star mean?
There are two types of stars in Tinder :
- L'blue star, which is the same as a Super Like; ;
- L'golden star (or "golden star"), which is a completely different feature.
L'golden star is located in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen. It allows you to See the profiles that have already liked yours, even before you swipe. That way, you know who’s interested in you, and you can match right away just by liking them back.
This option remains paying. To access it, you must subscribe to Tinder Gold Where Tinder Platinum.
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