January 18, 2026Blog

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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