Tinder $60.5 Million Age Discrimination Class Action Settlement
Steve Levine | Published: February 24, 2026
Status: Open — Choose Payment Method
Payment Method Deadline: August 18, 2026
Settlement Amount: $60,500,000
Claim Form Required: No
If you purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California at any time on or after March 2, 2015, when you were over the age of 29 (or at any time on or after March 2, 2016, when you were over the age of 28), you may be entitled to money from a $60.5 million class action settlement. The lawsuit alleged that Tinder charged older users more than younger users for the same premium subscription features in violation of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and Unfair Competition Law. No claim form is required — just choose your payment method by August 18, 2026.
Tinder denies all allegations and that any class members were injured by its age-based pricing policy. The settlement was reached at mediation on September 10, 2025 and received preliminary court approval on January 13, 2026. Approximately 268,000 California Tinder users are covered by this settlement.
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Who Qualifies for the Tinder Age Discrimination Settlement?
You qualify if you purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California at any time on or after March 2, 2015, when you were over the age of 29, or at any time on or after March 2, 2016, when you were over the age of 28.If you received a notice via email, text message, or postcard, Tinder's records indicate you are a class member. Purchases must have been made in California during the class period. The class includes approximately 268,000 California users.
How Much Money Will I Get from the $60.5 Million Tinder Settlement?
Class members will share the net settlement fund on a per capita and pro rata basis. Each class member receives a share based on how much they paid for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold during the class period. Members who paid more to Tinder will receive a higher payment.Before payments are calculated, the following will be deducted from the $60.5 million fund: attorney fees (up to one third, approximately $20.6 million plus accrued interest), litigation costs and expenses (up to $300,000), administration and notice costs (up to $350,000), and a $20,000 service award to the class representative. The remaining money will be divided among all participating class members. Class members covered under the Unruh Civil Rights Act will receive a share equal to 70 percent of the net settlement fund divided by the total number of class members. Members covered under the Unfair Competition Law will receive a share equal to 30 percent of the net settlement fund proportional to their individual payments to Tinder.
What Is Age-Based Pricing Discrimination?
Age-based pricing discrimination occurs when a company charges different prices for the same product or service based solely on a customer's age. California's Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibits arbitrary age-based discrimination in business practices, ensuring that all persons are entitled to full and equal accommodations in all business establishments. When companies charge older consumers more for the same service without a legally justified reason, they may violate state consumer protection laws.How to Choose Your Payment Method for the Tinder Settlement (Step by Step)
Go to tindercalclassaction.com and select your preferred payment method. You can choose from PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH direct deposit, or a mailed check. You will be paid more quickly and ensure your payment reaches you if you choose your method on the website by August 18, 2026.If you do not choose a payment method, the Settlement Administrator will attempt to pay you electronically via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle using your information from Tinder's records. However, choosing your method on the website is the best way to guarantee you receive payment.
If you did not receive a class notice but believe you are a class member, complete and submit the Verification Form at tindercalclassaction.com by August 18, 2026.
What Was the Tinder Age Discrimination Lawsuit About?
The plaintiff, Allan Candelore, filed this class action lawsuit in May 2015 in Los Angeles Superior Court. The lawsuit alleged that Tinder charged users over 30 years old $19.99 per month for Tinder Plus, while users under 30 paid only $9.99 or $14.99 per month for the exact same features. The complaint claimed this age-based pricing violated California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and Unfair Competition Law.On July 15, 2024, the court certified the class. On January 17, 2025, the court denied Tinder's motion to require class members to arbitrate their claims. While Tinder's appeal was pending, the parties mediated and agreed to a $60.5 million settlement on September 10, 2025.
Tinder denies that it did anything wrong or violated any law, and denies that any class members were injured by its age-based pricing policy. The settlement does not mean that Tinder did anything wrong.
Tinder Settlement Deadlines: Key Dates to Know
Opt-Out Deadline: April 8, 2026Objection Deadline: April 8, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: May 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM
Payment Method Deadline: August 18, 2026
Payments will be issued after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Tinder Age Discrimination Settlement: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to file a claim form for the Tinder settlement?
No. If you are an identified class member, no claim form is required. Simply go to tindercalclassaction.com and choose your preferred payment method. If you do nothing, the Settlement Administrator will still attempt to pay you electronically using your information in Tinder's records.How will I receive payment from the Tinder settlement?
You can choose from PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH direct deposit, or a mailed check at tindercalclassaction.com. If you don't choose, the Settlement Administrator will attempt to pay you electronically using your information from Tinder's records.Is this settlement only for California users?
Yes. This settlement only covers people who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California during the class period. Purchases made in other states are not included in this settlement.I was charged more for Tinder Plus because I was over 30. Does this settlement apply to me?
If you purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold in California on or after March 2, 2015 when you were over 29, or on or after March 2, 2016 when you were over 28, you are likely a class member. If you received a notice from the Settlement Administrator, Tinder's records confirm your eligibility.Can I opt out of the Tinder settlement?
Yes. The deadline to opt out is April 8, 2026. Submit a written request to the Settlement Administrator by mail at Candelore v. Tinder, Inc., P.O. Box 301172, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1172, or by email at admin@tindercalclassaction.com. If you opt out, you will not receive payment but you keep your right to sue Tinder separately.What happens if I do nothing and don't choose a payment method?
If you do nothing, you will still be bound by the settlement and will give up your right to sue Tinder for the same issues. The Settlement Administrator will attempt to pay you electronically via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle using your existing information in Tinder's records. However, choosing your payment method on the website is the best way to ensure payment reaches you.What if I didn't receive a notice but I think I'm a class member?
If you did not receive a notice via email, text, or postcard but believe you are a class member, complete and submit the Verification Form at tindercalclassaction.com by August 18, 2026.Who are the lawyers in this case?
The court-appointed class counsel includes Kimberly A. Kralowec and Kathleen Styles Rogers of Kralowec Law, P.C., Michael Rubin, Eve Cervantez, and Jonathan Rosenthal of Altshuler Berzon LLP, and Alfred G. Rava of Rava Law Firm. They will request attorney fees of up to one third of the gross settlement fund (approximately $20.6 million plus accrued interest) and litigation costs up to $300,000.Choose Payment Method
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• tindercalclassaction.com (Official Settlement Website)Case Details
Case: Candelore v. Tinder, Inc., Case No. BC583162Court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Judge: Hon. Laura A. Seigle
Settlement Amount: $60,500,000
Class Size: Approximately 268,000 members
Settlement Administrator: P.O. Box 301172, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1172
Official Website: tindercalclassaction.com
Phone: 1-888-808-8994
Email: admin@tindercalclassaction.com
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Submit Claim| Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Open — Choose Payment Method |
|---|---|
| Payment Method Deadline | August 18, 2026 |
| Opt-Out / Objection Deadline | April 8, 2026 |
| Settlement Amount | $60,500,000 |
| Claim Form Required | No |
| Payment Options | PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or Check |
| Who Qualifies | California buyers of Tinder Plus/Gold, over 29 (after March 2015) or over 28 (after March 2016) |
| Class Size | ~268,000 members |
| Case | Candelore v. Tinder, Inc., No. BC583162 |
| Court | L.A. County Superior Court, Dept. 17 |
| Final Hearing | May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Choose Payment | Tinder Settlement Site |