The proposed $60.5 million settlement covered California users who bought Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold on or after March 2, 2015 while over 29, or after March 2, 2016 while over 28. Payments were automatic; electing PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH or a check closed August 18, 2026. The court has not yet granted final approval.
Benefit Summary
Eligible class members may receive Pro rata settlement payment.
Payments come from the $60,500,000 settlement fund and may change after approved deductions.
Available Awards
Pro rata settlement payment
Who Is Included
People who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California on or after March 2, 2015 while over age 29, or after March 2, 2016 while over age 28.
- Products included: Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold
- Purchase window: On or after March 2, 2015 for purchases when the person was over age 29; or after March 2, 2016 for purchases when the person was over age 28.
- Proof required: No supporting documents are stated as required to receive a payment. The notice says class members can select a payment method on the settlement website.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online payment-method selection
- Claim deadline: 2026-08-18
- Instructions: Choose PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or a mailed check on the settlement website. If no payment method is selected, the Settlement Administrator will attempt an electronic payment through PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle using information in Tinder’s records.
Questions & Answers
Who is covered by this settlement?
- You may be included if you bought Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California on or after March 2, 2015 while older than 29. A second part of the definition covers purchases after March 2, 2016 while older than 28.
- Getting an email, text, or postcard means Tinder’s records indicate you are in the class, but the notice describes recipients as people who may be class members.
How will my payment be calculated?
- There is no fixed payment amount in the notice.
- The amount depends both on the Net Settlement Amount approved by the Court and the number of participating class members. It also depends on how much you paid for qualifying Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold subscriptions. People who paid more will receive more.
Do I need to do anything to receive a payment?
- Choose PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH bank transfer, or a mailed check through the settlement website by August 18, 2026.
- The notice does not state that you must submit a claim form or provide supporting documents. But selecting a payment method is the way to help make sure payment reaches you and may speed it up.
- If you do not choose, the Settlement Administrator will try to send payment through PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle using information in Tinder’s records.
What comes out of the settlement fund before payments are distributed?
- The $60.5 million fund is not paid entirely to class members. It also covers Court-approved attorney fees and costs and settlement-administration costs.
- The notice says attorney fees are expected to be about one-third of the Gross Settlement Fund, approximately $20.6 million plus accrued interest, and expenses may be up to $300,000. Administration costs may not exceed $350,000.
- Any money left after the claims process is completed will be donated to Court-approved charitable organizations.
What does opting out change, and how do I do it?
- If you remain in the settlement, you are bound by its release. In practical terms, that means you cannot start, continue, or join another lawsuit against Tinder about the issues in this case.
- You can leave the settlement, called opting out or excluding yourself, by April 8, 2026. An opt-out request must be individual, signed, and include the requested contact details, any notice identifier, and a statement that you want to be excluded.
- A person who opts out receives no settlement payment and cannot object, but may be able to bring their own case.
Can I object to the settlement and still receive a payment?
- You may object if you stay in the settlement; objecting does not prevent you from receiving a payment. You cannot object if you opt out.
- Send a signed objection to the Settlement Administrator by April 8, 2026. It must identify the case, give your contact details and any notice identifier, explain your reasons, and say whether you or your lawyer plan to attend the Final Approval Hearing.
- The Court can approve or deny the settlement, but it cannot revise the deal or increase Tinder’s settlement payment.
When will the Court consider the settlement, and when will payments be sent?
- The Court is scheduled to consider final approval at 9:00 AM on May 20, 2026, at the Spring Street Courthouse in Los Angeles.
- You do not have to attend. Payments will be made only if the Court approves the settlement, and the notice does not give a specific payment-distribution date.
- The hearing date may change without another notice to class members.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-04-08
- Objection deadline: 2026-04-08
- Final approval hearing: 9:00 AM on May 20, 2026
- Hearing location: Los Angeles County Superior Court, Spring Street Courthouse, Department 17, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $60,500,000
- Case name: Candelore v. Tinder, Inc.
- Case number: BC583162
- Court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.tindercalclassaction.com
Sources
Official Settlement Website
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Visit Site →Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits
Open PDF →Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits