The best 420 dating apps [December 2024]

Who it’s for:

If you’re tired of seeing “not looking for anything serious” on Tinder or Bumble, Hinge offers a refreshing approach to online dating that’s a little more in-depth than swiping aimlessly — that is, without making you answer a ton of corny questions like the older, more full-fledged dating sites do.

The app blew up after its redesign in 2016 and has stayed a staple for singles between 18 and 35 who want to connect on something past initial mutual attraction (and past their love of weed).

Why we picked this:

As the app that’s “designed to be deleted,” Hinge is definitely hoping the smoke sesh sparks a connection that leads to something more. 

While it still has users’ photos and biographical info to swipe through, it goes the extra mile to make first impressions and initial engagements feel a little cozier than a right swipe. Unique profile prompts give users a chance to showcase their sense of humor or intentions without the pressure of having to write a bio from scratch. Viewers of your profile can also give a little taste of their own wit by being able to reply to any specific portion of your profile, whether it’s one of your responses or a photo.

While plenty of more “classic” dating apps out there will work well for those in the cannabis community, Hinge separates itself from the bunch as the only “relationship app” that actively matches singles based on cannabis compatibility. In the case of 420 folks, stances on marijuana use (as well as harder drugs) are one of the advanced compatibility markers in the app, though applying those advanced filters to your search only comes with the paid version of the app.

Hinge has even looked into how disclosing your marijuana usage on your profile affects your prospects. On this score, we have good news and bad news for stoners. Revealing you’re a cannabis enthusiast might increase your chances of receiving matches by 10 percent — if you’re under 25 years old, according to a study performed by the app. If you’re over 25, your likes decrease by 25 percent. And a predilection for weed decreases likes by 35 percent for those 40 or older. The more you know!

The app’s newer features, “Hidden Words” and “Your Turn Limits,” also show how dedicated Hinge is to creating a more respectful space for online dating. “Hidden Words” lets you filter out comments and “likes” that contain certain words or emojis. You can set as many as you’d like, and if someone does use one of these words, their comment or “like” will be hidden. It’s kind of like having a personal bouncer for your dating life, keeping out the negativity and letting in the good vibes. With “Your Turn Limits,” Hinge helps keep conversations flowing. If you’ve got eight unanswered messages in your inbox, you’ll need to reply or unmatch with someone to keep swiping. It’s a clever way to encourage genuine connection and reduce ghosting.