Tinder Statistics New Zealand 2026
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Tinder in New Zealand: the numbers that matter
New Zealand110,000 people in New Zealand actively use Tinder in 2026, with interest 22% lower than a year ago.
63% of Tinder members in New Zealand are men, 37% are women.
49% of Tinder members in New Zealand belong to Gen Z, the largest generation; Millennials make up 35%.
3.1 billion NZD was the worldwide revenue of Tinder in 2025, -4% against 2024.
53% of the 5.81 billion NZD revenue of Match Group in 2025 came from Tinder alone.
1.1 / 5 is the Trustpilot rating of Tinder from 5,153 reviews.
How many people use Tinder in New Zealand
Member numbers you find online are usually very inaccurate, so we estimate how many people are really on Tinder from traffic data and interest in the service, updated monthly. (November 2026)
Tinder had an estimated 110,000 active members in New Zealand in November 2026. Interest down 6% against the previous quarter, -22% against a year ago.
Who uses Tinder in New Zealand
49% of Tinder members in New Zealand belong to Gen Z.
From the age distribution of Tinder members: Gen Z 14-29, Millennials 30-45, Gen X 46-61, Boomers and older 62-80.
Where Tinder is most popular in New Zealand
Strongest regions
- Southland100%
- Northland89%
- Manawatu-Wanganui88%
- Otago82%
- Taranaki82%
- Waikato79%
- Bay of Plenty77%
- Hawke's Bay77%
- Southland100
- Northland89
- Manawatu-Wanganui88
- Otago82
- Taranaki82
- Waikato79
- Bay of Plenty77
- Hawke's Bay77
- Marlborough District74
- Canterbury70
- Gisborne District69
- West Coast68
- Wellington61
- Nelson City58
- Tasman District57
- Auckland51
Last data update: November 2026
What users say about Tinder
Tinder in the App Store and on Google Play
New ZealandTinder is rated 4.1 out of 5 in the App Store in New Zealand, based on 23,803 ratings; 5 of 5 compared dating apps score higher (November 2026).
Tinder is rated 3.9 out of 5 on Google Play worldwide, based on 9,289,617 ratings and over 528,556,098 installs; 3 of 5 compared dating apps score higher (November 2026).
Data: November 2026
Tinder in the store charts in New Zealand
New Zealand- #1Tinder Dating App
- #2Hinge Dating App
- #3Bumble Dating app
- #6Raya
- #8Feeld
- #10PURE
- #11Nymph
- #12FilipinoCupid
- #20Badoo
- #21Hily Dating App
Dating apps in this chart, as the store lists them
- #6Hinge Dating App
- #9Tinder Dating App
- #22Bumble Dating app
- #29PURE
- #39Nymph
- #58Feeld
- #60Bumble For Friends
- #73Hily Dating App
- #85Roomies
- #88Badoo
Dating apps in this chart, as the store lists them
- #1Tinder
- #2Bumble Dating App
- #3OmeTV Chat
- #4Badoo Dating App
- #5Hinge Dating App
- #6Dating and Chat
- #7Bumpy
- #8Dating and Chat
- #9happn
- #10Dating and Chat
Dating apps in this chart, as the store lists them
- #1Tinder
- #2Hinge Dating App
- #3Bumble Dating App
- #4Badoo Dating App
- #5PURE
- #6Feeld
- #7Boo Dating App
- #8happn
- #9Hily Dating app
- #10Plenty of Fish
Dating apps in this chart, as the store lists them
Tinder holds #1 in the App Store chart top grossing Lifestyle in New Zealand, week of 2 Nov. No other dating app ranks higher in this chart. Tinder holds #1 in the Google Play chart top free Dating in New Zealand, week of 2 Nov. No other dating app ranks higher in this chart.
Tinder revenue: 3.1 billion NZD in 2025
Tinder earned 3.1 billion NZD in 2025, -4% against 2024. The latest quarter (Q3 2026) brought in 800 million NZD.
Match Group, the company behind Tinder, earned 5.81 billion NZD in 2025. Tinder contributed 53% of that. The latest quarter (Q3 2026) brought in 1.49 billion NZD.
Match Group: the company behind Tinder
Match Group is the company behind Tinder. Revenue as reported in its annual and quarterly filings.
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Quick answers, ready to quote
How many people use Tinder in New Zealand?
According to DatingScout, Tinder has about 110,000 active members in New Zealand in 2026 (published member count: 25,000). Interest down 6% against the previous quarter, -22% against a year ago.
What is the gender split on Tinder?
According to DatingScout, 63% of Tinder members in New Zealand are men and 37% are women in 2026.
How old are Tinder users?
According to DatingScout, the largest age group on Tinder in New Zealand is 25-34 (35% of members); Gen Z account for 49%.
How much money does Tinder make?
According to DatingScout, Tinder generated 3.1 billion NZD in revenue in 2025 worldwide, -4% against 2024. The latest quarter (Q3 2026) brought in 800 million NZD.
Who owns Tinder?
Tinder belongs to Match Group, which earned 5.81 billion NZD in 2025. Tinder contributed 53% of that. Other Match Group brands: Azar, BBPeopleMeet, BLK, BlackChristianPeopleMeet, BlackPeopleMeet, Chemistry, Chispa, ChristianMingle, DateHookUp, Her, Hinge, IndiaMatch, LDSPlanet, Lavalife, Lexa, LoveAndSeek, Match, Match.com, Meetic, OkCupid, OurTime, POF, Pairs, Plenty of Fish, SeniorBlackPeopleMeet, Stir, The League, Upward, Zusammen.de.
Where is Tinder most popular in New Zealand?
According to the DatingScout popularity index, Tinder is most popular in Southland, followed by Northland and Manawatu-Wanganui.
Is Tinder bigger than Hinge?
Yes: according to DatingScout, Tinder has about 110,000 active members in New Zealand against 43,000 for Hinge.
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Sources: quarterly and annual reports (revenue, Q3 2026); Google Play and App Store (ratings); interest data (popularity of Tinder by region and interest trend); Trustpilot (5,153 reviews, November 2026); DatingScout member estimates based on company statements and traffic data. Age and generation shares are DatingScout estimates. Last update 9 October 2026.