The Complete Dating Profile Checklist (Tinder, Hinge, Bumble)

A 27-point checklist your profile should pass before you ship it on any dating app.

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Use this checklist before you ship

Run through this list before publishing or relaunching a dating profile. The score is a completeness check for your own profile, not a prediction of how it will rank against other people.

Photos (10 items)

  • Photo 1 is a clear face shot in daylight
  • No sunglasses, hats, or filters in photos 1–3
  • One full-body shot showing physique and outfit fit
  • One social proof shot (you with friends, cropped tight)
  • One hobby or passion shot
  • One lifestyle or travel shot
  • No bathroom mirror selfies
  • No group shot as photo 1
  • All photos are sharp, not blurry
  • 5–6 photos total (more dilutes signal)

    • Bio (5 items)

  • Under 200 characters
  • One specific, slightly unusual personal detail
  • One playful or warm line
  • One clear conversation starter
  • No negative qualifiers ("no drama", "no players")

    • Prompts (Hinge — 4 items)

  • Three prompts answered (max it out)
  • Each prompt has a hook or unfinished thought
  • Mix of funny, thoughtful, and adventurous tones
  • At least one voice or video prompt

    • Settings (4 items)

  • Distance set to your actual range
  • Age range set realistically
  • Profile visible (you'd be amazed)
  • Notifications on so you reply within an hour

    • Conversation prep (4 items)

  • A go-to opener for image-rich profiles
  • A go-to opener for prompt-heavy profiles
  • A clear plan for asking for the date by message 10–15
  • A specific date idea ready to suggest

    • Score before you ship

    Run the entire profile through an AI scorer to confirm everything is above 75/100. The Lion's Forge Bio Generator does this end-to-end in 30 seconds.