15 hinge prompts that actually get replies (templates included)
hinge prompts fail for one reason: they don’t give anyone anything to grab.
a good prompt does at least one of these:
- gives a specific detail someone can comment on
- reveals a preference (so they can match your energy)
- creates a mini-scenario (so replying is effortless)
the “bad” version is vague. the “good” version is a handle.
the only framework you need
specific + visual + replyable
if your prompt can’t be answered without thinking hard, it won’t get replies.
15 prompts that get responses (with explanations)
1) my simple pleasures
why it works: you’re not saying “i like coffee and walks” (everyone does). you’re giving specific little scenes people can picture. that makes you feel real, and it gives them multiple easy reply paths (“oat cappuccino where?” / “night walks where?”).
pro tip: pick 3 details that feel like you: food, a habit, a tiny obsession.
My simple pleasures
oat cappuccinos, late-night walks, and finding the perfect seat in a crowded bar.
2) together we could
why it works: it turns your profile into a mini first date. instead of “i’m fun,” you show what hanging out with you looks like. it also makes it easier to say yes, because it’s low-stakes and specific.
pro tip: choose something anyone can do (not “let’s fly to iceland”).
Together, we could
pretend we’re food critics at a random diner and rate the fries like it matters.
3) i’ll fall for you if
why it works: it’s a filter that doesn’t sound like a job application. you’re basically saying “here’s what i’m into,” and the right person can jump in immediately (“i will absolutely defend my movie takes”).
pro tip: keep it playful. don’t turn it into demands.
I'll fall for you if
you have a strong opinion about movies and you can defend it.
4) i’m weirdly attracted to
why it works: this prompt is perfect for “specific but not cringe.” it makes you feel like you have taste, and it creates instant compatibility when someone relates. also: it’s an easy compliment setup (“i’m good at explaining things without being annoying”).
pro tip: make it about a vibe/behavior, not a physical trait.
I'm weirdly attracted to
people who can explain something complicated without acting superior.
5) the one thing you should know about me is
why it works: you control your narrative. you’re basically telling them how to “read” you so you don’t get misunderstood. the best version is confident and a little warm, not a warning label.
pro tip: frame it as a strength with range.
The one thing you should know about me is
i’m the friend who plans the night… but i’m down to improvise.
6) we’ll get along if
why it works: it quietly filters for people who match your lifestyle. it’s not “must have X,” it’s “this is the energy that works with me.” also it gives people multiple angles to respond to.
pro tip: mix one trait + one habit + one “vibe.”
We'll get along if
you’re kind, a little chaotic, and you like walking somewhere instead of ubering everywhere.
7) dating me is like
why it works: metaphors are sticky. people remember a good comparison way more than “i’m chill.” if you do it right, it shows humor + self-awareness in one line.
pro tip: keep it true. forced metaphors read try-hard.
Dating me is like
a well-made playlist: good energy, no filler, and occasionally too loud.
8) my most irrational fear
why it works: it’s human, low-pressure, and it invites an easy “same” response. fears are weirdly good bonding material because they reveal personality without oversharing.
pro tip: keep it light. nothing traumatic.
My most irrational fear
open water where you can’t see what’s underneath you.
9) i guarantee you
why it works: it’s confident without being a flex. you’re offering a tiny promise that hints at how you’d show up in a relationship (thoughtful, funny, competent). it also sets a flirty tone.
pro tip: make it specific and believable, not “i guarantee you’ll fall in love.”
I guarantee you that
i will always remember where we parked.
10) green flags i look for
why it works: “red flags” prompts can sound bitter. “green flags” reads mature and optimistic. it signals you know what good looks like, and the right people will recognize themselves in it.
pro tip: skip generic words like “loyal.” pick behaviors.
Green flags I look out for
treats servers well, has hobbies, and doesn’t need to be ‘right’ all the time.
11) the key to my heart is
why it works: it gives someone a clear way to connect with you. the best answers are balanced, one meaningful thing + one playful thing, so you don’t come off intense or vague.
pro tip: include something they can actually do.
The key to my heart is
good conversation and sending me the song you’re currently obsessed with.
12) a fact about me that surprises people
why it works: curiosity is fuel. a surprising fact creates a natural follow-up question, which is basically the whole game on hinge. it also makes you stand out without “trying to stand out.”
pro tip: add a built-in invitation (“quiz me,” “guess which,” “pick a number”).
A fact about me that surprises people
i can name most countries from their flags. quiz me.
13) the best way to ask me out is
why it works: most people stall because they don't want to mess it up. this removes friction and tells them how to win with you. it’s also subtly attractive because it signals you like decisive energy.
pro tip: keep it simple and low effort to execute.
The best way to ask me out is by
pick a day, pick a place, and tell me what we’re doing. i’m not grading your performance.
14) my ideal sunday
why it works: this is compatibility in disguise. Sundays reveal your real pace: are you a brunch-to-party person or a cozy reset person? when someone matches your Sunday, dating feels easy.
pro tip: make it a 3-5 beat day that feels real, not aspirational.
Typical Sunday
late coffee, long walk, grocery run, cook something, movie at home.
15) i’m looking for
why it works: the trick is to be specific without sounding like you’re hiring. “real dates” and “normal texting” are clear standards, and the joke at the end makes it lighter.
pro tip: say what you want more than what you don’t want.
I'm looking for
someone who’s down for real dates and doesn’t text like a customer support bot.
the biggest prompt mistakes
- saying “i love adventures” (everyone does)
- listing traits instead of showing them
- trying to be funny without giving a reply path
- writing prompts that sound like linkedin
if you want these to feel even more “real”
the fastest upgrade is adding one mini story per post (2-4 sentences) from a real profile teardown you did, what was wrong, what you changed, what happened after. that’s the stuff AI blogs never have.
if you paste your preferred tone (more blunt? more funny? more “nyc-coded”?) i’ll tune the rewrites to match.