There is no way Tinder can see your location always. Tinder will update your location and check for matches around you only when you open the app and start swiping. In short, if a persons location changes, they have been on the app.

Does Tinder change your location when you travel?

Tinder Passport does show distance, so your matches will be able to see how far away you are. You can change your location as often as you like, but your profile may be visible to matches youve “liked” for up to 24 hours after youre no longer visible in that location.

Why does someones distance change on Tinder?

Only Tinder subscribers can change their location. Discovery Settings - We may sometimes surface potential matches that fall slightly outside of your preferences. Although theyre a bit farther away, we hope you agree theyre worth the exception.

Can you hide distance on Tinder?

Select Settings and Swiping In or Location based on your phone. Select Add a New Location. Change your location to a desired one. If you prefer to hide your distance, then select Dont Show My Distance.

Why cant I change location on Tinder?

Step 6: Open Tinder and go to Settings > Discovery and then change the “Search Distance” to something else to allow you to force the App to get your new location.