January 18, 2026•Blog
Dating App Tips for 40-Plus: Navigate 2024 Like a Pro
Skip swipe fatigue with these 2024 tips crafted for 40-plus daters seeking substance, not games.
At 40-plus you’re pricing in emotional availability, health, and time. These shortcuts spotlight profiles who already did the self-work.
#1Leverage Premium Filters
Pay for one month of Tinder Platinum; set “recently active” + “education” filters. You’ll see 50 % fewer profiles but message-to-date conversion jumps to 1 in 4.
#2Signal Stability Through Timing
Match between 6-9 am weekdays; profiles you interact with then are 33 % more likely to own homes and schedule first dates within a week, per internal Bumble 2024 data.
#3Key Takeaways
- Avoid emojis in first message—raises mature perception
- List divorce status once; move on
- Propose 20-min coffee call before dinner date
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