Dating App Icons: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge & More

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Are you worried that your partner is secretly using a dating app? While a single app icon isn’t ironclad evidence of an unfaithful partner, it can help you start to meaningfully reflect on (and eventually discuss) the state of your current relationship. We’re here to help you identify some app symbols that could be potential red flags, along with other warning signs to be on the lookout for. We’ll even touch on the best way to have that difficult conversation with your partner, so you can both be on the same page.

Common Dating App Notification Symbols

Tinder symbol: A white flame on a pink-coral background, or a grayed-out flame.
Bumble icon: A set of 4 black horizontal lines on a gold background, or a 3 gold horizontal lines inside a white hexagon on a gold backdrop.
Hinge icon: A capital “H” with a wavy crossbar.

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Dating App Notification Symbols

Tinder On iOS, the Tinder notification symbol is a white flame on top of a pink-coral background. On Android, the Tinder notification may appear as a grayed-out flame symbol.

Some versions of the symbol may have a black hexagon rather than a white one.
Bumble also offers a “Bumble For Friends” app, which is geared toward creating friendships rather than relationships. On both iOS and Android, this app’s icon is a black hexagon with 3 gold horizontal lines inside set over a gold backdrop.

PlentyofFish On both iOS and Android, the POF symbol is a capital black “P” on a salmon-pink background, with an outline of a fish within the loop of the “P.”

Badoo On both iOS and Android, the app’s symbol is the word “badoo” in red text on a lavender backdrop. Older versions of the app feature a smiling, light purple heart on a darker purple backdrop.

Grindr allows users to change how the icon appears on their device. On Android specifically, the app can be camouflaged as a camera, music, notes, calculator, or to-do app. [1] X Research source

OkCupid On iOS, the OkCupid notification symbol features the word “ok” outlined in white over a bright pink background. On Android, the symbol may appear as a grayed-out icon of the word “ok.”

Coffee Meets Bagel The current Coffee Meets Bagel icon is a “C” and “B” connected with a small heart on a purple backdrop. On Android, the notification symbol may be a gray circle with a white heart in the center.

Hinge Hinge’s primary symbol is a capital “H” with the horizontal line sticking out along the right side. On an Android, you might just see a grayed-out symbol of the “H” by the notification.

Boo Boo’s main symbol is a smiling white ghost on a teal backdrop. On Android, you might see a blacked-out version of the ghost symbol.

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Signs Your Partner Is Cheating

Keep in mind: Any healthy relationship requires a healthy sense of boundaries, including phones, laptops, and other tech devices. In any relationship, both you and your partner are entitled to (and should) have personal space away from one another. [3] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source

Keep in mind: Communication isn’t always predictable, and there are plenty of reasons a person could get a message late at night (e.g., a loved one is having a personal crisis, a friend wants to play video games, etc.). It’s important to consider the full picture before jumping to any conclusions.

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Keep in mind: Life is incredibly strange and unpredictable—car problems can spring up out of nowhere, and your partner might genuinely need to work late to finish up some assignments.

Keep in mind:Don’t automatically assume the worst if you can’t get in touch with someone right away. There are plenty of reasons a person might not reply right away (e.g., driving, getting stuck in a meeting, etc.).

Keep in mind: There are different reasons a person might start focusing on their appearance, and an affair isn’t necessarily one of them. Maybe they’re putting in a little initiative to get noticed for a promotion at work, or they just feel like changing things up. You never know!

Keep in mind: Plenty of factors can influence a couple’s sex life besides infidelity. What matters most is having open and honest communication with your partner about how (and how frequently) you’d like to be intimate.

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What to Do If You Suspect Your Partner Is Cheating

Even if you’re frustrated and upset with your partner, you both deserve to discuss your thoughts and feelings in a safe place.

“I felt surprised and confused when I saw a Tinder notification pop up on your phone screen the other night.”
“I feel deceived and misled when I see an OkCupid notification on your tablet, because I’m worried about the health of our current relationship. I would like an explanation as to why you’re receiving notifications from dating apps.”
“When you spend a lot of time on your phone, I feel hurt and concerned that my own company isn’t enough for you.”

As your partner shares and opens up, do your best not to interrupt (even if you’re understandably upset). Your partner deserves a chance to share their perspective without being cut off.

Try not to toss blame around during the conversation. As challenging as it may be, try not to belittle your partner with mean nicknames, or to immediately cast blame on the affair and/or the state of your relationship. [12] X Research source This conversation should be focused on airing out the truth, not playing judge and jury for your relationship.

Relationship counseling is a potential option if you both are committed to working things out.
If it turns out that your partner wasn’t cheating, your relationship likely needs a little TLC if cheating was a serious concern. Now is as good a time as any to figure out how to move forward.

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