January 18, 2026•Blog
How to Restart Dating Apps in 2024 and Beat the Algorithm
Comeback guide: reset profiles, get the newbie boost again & avoid shadow-bans on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge.
Breakups heal and curiosity returns. Instead of re-installing and hoping, use these steps to trigger the algorithm’s fresh-face boost and land better matches on your second rodeo.
#1Wait 90 Days for True Reset
Delete old account completely, clear cache, and use a new email or Google Voice number. A 90-day gap lets Tinder purge your old Elo score, giving you a genuine new user boost instead of a shadow-ban.
#2Photos & Prompts 2.0
Upload 6 fresh photos in this order: 1 smiling headshot, 1 full-body, 1 social shot, 1 hobby, 1 pet, 1 travel. Replace all prompts; copy your best-performing lines into Notes first so they stay unique and keyword-rich for the app’s internal SEO.
#3Key Takeaways
- 90-day detox = algorithm reset
- New phone/email avoids recycled-user penalty
- Rotate photos clockwise 2° to bypass reverse-image filters
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