Dating online is about connection, but it’s also about control—especially over your privacy. One of the most common concerns on Hinge.co is how to prevent certain people from ever seeing your profile, whether it’s an ex, a coworker, a family member, or simply someone you’d rather avoid. Good news: in 2025, Hinge offers robust ways to block, hide, and remove profiles before, during, or even after you match.
Blocking Someone on Hinge.co: How It Works in 2025
Hinge now has two main ways to prevent unwanted users from seeing your profile:
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Block Contacts Feature
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Manual Blocking & Removal (Before or After Matching)
Let’s explore each option.
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The “Block Contacts” Feature
This tool is perfect if you want to proactively block anyone from your life from seeing your dating profile—even before you come across them.
How to Set It Up:
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Open Hinge and go to your profile (bottom right).
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Tap “Settings” (usually top right), then scroll to “Block List” or the “Block Contacts” section.
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Sync Contacts: Allow Hinge access to your phone’s contacts. Hinge will cross-reference these with its database. Select people to block and confirm—Hinge blocks those contacts from seeing your profile and vice versa.
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Manual Add: If you want extra privacy, add a person’s email or phone number directly to the block list without syncing your whole contact list.
Important Caveats:
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If the info you provide (number, email) doesn’t match what the other person used to sign up, the block won’t work.
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The person won’t be notified—they just won’t see your profile in Discover, Standouts, or suggestions.
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Blocking/Removing Profiles Manually
If you come across someone you want to block as you browse:
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Before Matching: In the Discovery or Standouts tab, tap the profile, then tap the three dots (…) at the top right. Select “Remove.” Optionally, provide a reason or select “no reason.” They’ll no longer see your profile, and you won’t see theirs again.
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After Matching: Go to your matched chat, tap the three dots, and choose “Block” (or “Report” if there’s a specific concern). This removes the match, and you’ll disappear from each other’s queues and suggestions.
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FAQ: Yes, removing and blocking is permanent for that profile—they can’t rematch with you with the same account.
Pausing or Hiding Your Hinge Profile
Want to take a break? You can use the “Pause” feature to hide your profile from all new users (but not current matches):
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Go to profile > Settings > toggle on “Pause.” You’ll remain visible only to matches you’re already chatting with.
What About Total Profile Hiding?
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Selective Hiding: Blocking (using contact lists or manual removal) is the only way to hide your Hinge profile from specific people.
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Full Hiding: Use “Pause” to go invisible to everyone new, but not just selectively. Hinge does not allow you to “whitelist” or make yourself visible to only certain people—you’re either visible to the pool (minus blocks) or paused.
Blocking Before and After Matching: A Recap
| Scenario | Can You Block? | How to Block | What Happens Next |
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| Before matching | Yes | Remove from Discovery/Standouts | You won’t see each other again |
| After matching | Yes | Block/report in chat thread | Removes match, blocks profile |
| People in your contacts | Yes | Block Contacts feature | No visibility for both sides |
| Everyone except matches | Yes—Pause | “Pause” in settings | Only current matches can see you |
Safety and Peace of Mind
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Once blocked or removed, that person cannot search, find, or match with you again (unless they create a new account with new credentials).
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Using “Block Contacts” is discreet; no one is notified, and your privacy is protected.
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For any harassment or inappropriate behavior, always use the “Report” feature in addition to blocking.
FAQs: All Your Blocking Questions Answered
Can I block people before they see my profile?
Yes, with the Block Contacts feature.
What if they use different info to sign up?
If their sign-up details don’t match what’s in your contact block, there is a chance they could see you.
Does blocking notify the other user?
No, all blocking and removal actions are completely silent and discreet.
Can I re-block or unblock later?
You can add or remove contacts from your Block List at any time via Settings.
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Conclusion
You have real power to protect your privacy on Hinge.co in 2025. Whether preemptively via Block Contacts, or reactively via profile removal, Hinge’s evolved features mean you never have to worry about unwanted connections seeing your dating profile. Stay safe, stay empowered, and remember: the right match should always align with your comfort—never compromise on privacy just to stay visible online.
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