New dates come with a jab bonus

Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and other dating apps will allow more users to show whether they have been vaccinated against Covid-19 and roll out perks to those who say they have received a jab.

The platforms will give British users the option of displaying their vaccination status, they announced yesterday, after partnering with the British government to encourage younger people to come forward for a coronavirus shot.

They cited a poll by British firm YouGov that showed nearly two-thirds of adults would either prefer to date a vaccinated person or would rule out dating someone who is not vaccinated.

The move follows a similar campaign in the United States.

On Tinder, users will be allowed to add a pro-vaccination sticker to their profile, and will receive a free "Super Like" for doing so. Hinge will give users a free "Rose" to give to potential matches, while Bumble will give non-paying customers discounts on premium features. OkCupid, Match, Plenty of Fish and Badoo are also involved.