You may have heard it referred to as a “hook up” app. And it was, back when it first hit the market in 2012. Tinder users were mainly singles looking to find more casual relationships. And while thats definitely still the case, you can also find plenty of people looking for serious relationships.

Did Tinder start as a hookup app?

The move feels like a marked change for Tinder, which has been best-known for facilitating hookups since it launched in 2012. Before, the app was a game of hot-or-not. Now, its attempting to offer new ways to connect based on shared interests.