Hinge Profile Experiment: Influencer's Honest Approach to Online Dating

London Woman's Honest Hinge Experiment: 'I Put Up My Worst Photos and Got 30 Likes!' A London-based social media influencer, known as Sonia Unfiltered, recently conducted an experiment on the dating app Hinge. She replaced her profile pictures with less-than-perfect, candid shots to see if it would attract more genuine matches. "I’m just being real here lol," she said in her video, explaining that she was tired of superficial interactions. The results surprised her. Within hours, she received around 30 likes. This experiment highlights the growing trend of authenticity in online dating. Many users are now opting for more realistic profiles, hoping to find meaningful connections. Sonia's experiment shows that being yourself, even with less-than-perfect photos, can be a successful strategy.