Tag: Tinder

4 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Spotify App Up-to-Date

October 25, 2023

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We’ve all been there before. You download an app, use it daily, but never think to check if it needs to be updated. Maybe you hear buzzing from those around you about a new feature that you just can’t seem to find. 

At Spotify, we’re continuously working to provide the best experience for you, and that means pushing app updates that improve your listening journey. And if your app doesn’t have automatic updates, or you don’t check that it’s up-to-date regularly, it’s possible you could miss out. 

Here are four reasons why you should make updating Spotify part of your regular routine.

1. Access to the newest features

We’re constantly dropping new features on the Spotify app to enhance your experience. Now, you can listen along with your friends with Jam, you can receive a personalized playlist that changes with your day with daylist, and Premium users can hear from their very own AI DJ just by pushing play. If your app isn’t updated, you may miss out on the fun. 

2. Keep up with the latest tech

From Tinder and Instagram to BeReal, Spotify has dozens of integrations across some of your other favorite apps. To make the most of these partnerships and link up your Spotify account, both apps need to be updated to the latest versions. 

3. Bug fix

We’re always improving the mobile experience, fixing bugs, and troubleshooting glitches—keeping your app up-to-date is the best way to make sure your streaming experiences run smoother than our Smooth Jazz playlist.  

4. Get ready for Spotify Wrapped 

Last, but certainly not least, an updated app keeps you ready for Wrapped. When the time comes for the big reveal, instead of refreshing your app at the eleventh hour, you can get right into the Wrapped experience by making sure your app is always up-to-date.   

Have we convinced you yet? If you’re not running on the latest app, check out this page for more info on how to update it. 

Tinder and Spotify Couple Up for Match-Worthy Anthems and Spotify Premium Trial Offer

June 28, 2023

Love for an artist or song can bring people together—whether as friends or something more. So in 2016, Spotify launched an integration with Tinder that allows members of the dating app to add an “anthem” to their profile, effectively showcasing one song that gives potential new matches a glimpse into their musical world. 

Fans have since fallen in love with the feature (and with each other). And since there’s plenty of music to stream together outside of that one anthem, we’re making three to four months of Spotify Premium available to Tinder Gold and Platinum members on Android devices in over 30 markets.* 

In honor of this offering, we’re taking a look at some of the top trends** and anthems that are making members’ hearts skip a beat. 

  • In the U.S., the most Liked anthem was “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen.
  • Among Gen Z, “Kill Bill” by SZA, “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, “Creepin (with The Weeknd and 21 Savage)” by Metro Boomin, and “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift were some of the most popular Tinder anthems globally.
  • Singles over 40 in the U.S. have been keeping up with the younger generations’ music by featuring songs like “WAP” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, “Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy, and “Glimpse of Us” by Joji on their Tinder profiles.
  • In Japan, NewJeans dominated the top three most Liked anthems for women aged 25-30 with their hit songs “OMG,” “Hype Boy,” and “Ditto.”
  • In Europe, millennials (aged 30-40) brought the nostalgia with anthems like Miguel’s “Sure Thing” (Germany and the U.K.), Arctic Monkeys’ “Do I Wanna Know” (Spain), and Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” (France). 
  • In North America, the most Liked anthem for women aged 30-40 was “Rich Flex” by Drake in Canada, “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa in Mexico, and throwback “Santeria” by Sublime in the U.S.

Can’t get enough Tinder music data? Check out the love songs that made a match in Valentine’s Days past.  

*Offer applies to the Spotify Premium Individual plan, except in South Korea, where the offer applies to the Spotify Premium Basic Individual plan. Offer subject to eligibility and availability. Users must be a new or existing Tinder Gold or Platinum monthly user; users who purchase a one-week subscription will not be considered. Additional terms and conditions can be found here. 

**Insights are based on Tinder data in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, the U.K., Indonesia, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, and the U.S. from January 1, 2023–June 6, 2023.

10 Tinder Anthems, Love Songs, and Relationship Podcasts to Turn the Volume Up This Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2021

When it comes to dating and relationships, audio is powerful. The right music at the right moment can truly set the mood, and a shared interest in a podcast can start a deep conversation. Connecting over a mutual affinity for a band, song, or podcast—or introducing your new sweetheart to something you think they’ll love—can unite people in a deep, personal way. So just in time for Valentine’s Day, Spotify and Tinder rounded up some of the top tracks and podcasts that speak most to finding a match. Read on to fall in love . . . with a new song or relationship podcast, at least.

It’s a music match

Tinder found that adding an “anthem” to your dating profile improves your swiping experience, leading to more matches. Since music is the number one “Passion” that members include on their profiles globally, adding an anthem may just be the best way to spark a conversation in time for a virtual Valentine’s Day date. Check out the top 10 anthems found on Tinder member profiles and decide if you’d swipe right on these songs:

And the music doesn’t stop there. Sometimes a good playlist is all you need to get ready for a virtual Tinder date, play in the background of a Galentine’s Day videochat catch-up, or set the mood for a candlelit dinner at home. For inspiration, check out some of the top songs added to user-generated Valentine’s Day Spotify playlists globally in the last 90 days:

Passion-filled podcasts

But audio as a whole—not just music—can also speak to the feelings of the heart. As people overwhelmingly want dating and relationship advice, Spotify saw an increase of 64% of U.S. listeners streaming love-themed podcasts compared to this time last year. If you’ve been on a series of bad dates or dealt with an awful break-up, tune in to hear stories detailing what others have gone through in their journeys to find love. These popular love-themed podcasts on Spotify cover it all:

Looking for even more audio inspiration in time for February 14? Be sure to check out Tinder’s Valentine’s Day Spotify playlist and Spotify’s revamped Romance hub.