In 2025, Tinder continues to be one of the best places on the internet and in the real world to find love, friendship, or something in between! But if you haven’t had much luck connecting on the app, you might benefit from a new game plan.

In this article, we’ll talk about how you can create great Tinder openers that are sure to attract the kind of people that you’ll be excited to date this year. By personalizing your Tinder openers to your unique personality, you’ll be amazed at how much more engagement you can get on this dating app.

So, get your drawing board ready and let’s start brainstorming!

Tips for writing a great Tinder opener

There are so many different directions that you can go with your Tinder opener. But based on market research and user experience, these are the categories that have the highest chance of success on the platform!

Humor

Humor is sexy; it’s scientifically proven! So, it’s no surprise that a funny Tinder opener would be a great way to make a good impression on a potential match.

But, there’s a big caveat here! Because, while studies show that both men and women enjoy a sense of humor in a partner, different genders define a sense of humor differently. On the one hand, women seek out partners who can make them laugh. But men seek out partners who laugh at their jokes. So, if you’re a man on Tinder, go ahead and test out your joke writing skills. But if you’re a woman, consider Tinder openers that highlight that you love to laugh. Here are a few ideas:

For men:

1. “We have to stop meeting like this.”
2. “Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to laugh at every one of my terrible dad jokes. Can I count on you?”
3. “They say that 6% of Americans think they could win a fight against a Grizzly Bear. Anyway, wanna take a trip to Alaska? I gotta win a bet real quick.”

For women:

1. “I have one embarrassing, uncontrollable habit when I laugh. If you want to find out what it is, you’ve gotta have some good jokes.”
2. “I am unfortunately a sucker for terrible puns. If you can fit three into the next ten minutes, I’ll buy our first round of drinks.”

Fun Facts

Fun facts are a great way to break the ice and potentially jump-start a conversation. Plus, it’s like a little intellectual party favor your match can walk away with just for interacting with you. Even if you don’t click, you’re making the world a better place!

Here are a few fun facts that are sure to leave your Tinder matches wanting more:

1. “Did you know that the Latin breakdown of the word helicopter is essentially spinny pterodactyl? Helico- in Latin means “spiral” and -pter means “wing.” Okay, maybe it’s a stretch, but I bet you’re never going to see helicopters the same way.
2. “There’s a scientific reason why our best ideas come to us in the shower. It’s a combination of relaxation and dopamine. I personally have had three good ideas this week, and I was hoping to run them by you.”
3. “The Eiffel Tower is taller in the summer than in the winter thanks to thermal expansion. My question is, does that make it more romantic? ”
4. “Venus is the only planet to spin clockwise. And, I’m trying to figure out what the astrology girlies have to say about it.”
5. Tug-of-war used to be part of the Olympics. What silly Olympic sport would you like to see? Mine would be thumb wrestling, and I would win gold.”

As you can see, the idea here is not simply to send a fun fact with no context or follow-up. Instead, think about how you might use a fun fact to strike up a conversation, ask a question, or reveal something interesting about yourself. In this way, you can make these prompts more personal and engaging.

Personalized

Speaking of making your Tinder prompts more personal, there’s something to be said about tailoring each one to the person that you’re interacting with. After all, most of us looking for love online are tired of seeing the same Tinder openers over and over. So, there are a few ways that you can make someone feel special:

• Use their name in your opener.
• Pick out something from their profile that is interesting.
• Offer them a date idea that caters to their bio.
• Give them a genuine (not creepy!) compliment.

Here are a few examples:

1. “Woah, Brenda. I swiped right on you because you’ve got a really captivating smile, but now I’m intimidated. I mean, you’ve got an ultimate frisbee championship and a full marathon under your belt? The coolest thing I’ve ever done was train my dog how to play hide-and-seek (he always wins.)”
2. “Look, Stacy: I think with your snorkeling experience and my pickleball training, we could create a brand-new water-based sport called ‘Snorkel Pickle.’ What do you think?”
3. Okay, Theo, I see that you’ve got a lot of cooking pictures in your profile, and I just need someone to tell me straight: is it wrong to always double the amount of garlic in a recipe?”
4. “Maybe this is too forward, Seth, but I adore the sweater in your profile picture. And I have follow-up questions: Did someone knit it for you? If yes, would they knit me one too? And if yes again, is it too early for us to have matching sweaters? I’m willing to wear mine on odd days, and you wear yours on even days.”
5. “Keith, maybe no one told you this before, but it’s really dangerous to include someone cuter than you in your pictures. And that gentleman with the floppy ears and fluffy tail is really stealing your thunder.”

Again, you’ll have a better chance of success if you’re able to go beyond simply making a generic statement about their pictures. You can imagine that these openers would create much more of a buzz than saying something like “wow, cool picture of the Grand Canyon. Was it pretty in person?” Instead, go a little deeper and get creative.

Authenticity/Vulnerability

Maybe the idea of being clever or playful is intimidating to you. And, that’s okay! Not every successful Tinder opener has to be quippy and funny. In fact, tapping into your authentic side can be enough to make a connection over the void. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. “In my perfect world, I would be able to snap my fingers and we could just skip this awkward small talk part and jump right to clinking glasses as your favorite drinks spot, talking about our hot takes and whether the couple at the table next to us is also on a first date (ours is going better, no competition.) Just me?”
2. “Something you should know about me is that I was not built for the internet dating age! Mind if we skip ahead to the part where I ask you your ring size? Oh shoot, that was too far ahead. How about I just start with what your favorite food is so that we can schedule a first date?”
3. “Okay, I know we’re supposed to be getting to know each other, but I have the best workplace drama to share and no one to share it with. Can I trust you with it?”
4. “One thing that I regret from high school is that I was never voted ‘most likely to…’ for any category. So, I’ve put together a few of my own, and I was hoping to run them by you (and I’d love to hear yours too, of course.)”
5. “Are you someone who believes in signs from the universe? Because this weird thing happened to me and I’m trying to figure out what it means.”

What works about these authentic or vulnerable openers is that they instantly create a sense of intimacy and familiarity between you and your match. This is a great tactic if you’re finding yourself feeling bored with generic openers and small talk about siblings and work.

2025 Trends

It may still be early in the year, but a lot has already happened in 2025. And no matter how you feel about it, the fact is, there’s been plenty of fodder for your Tinder openers! Here are a few ways that you can keep your conversations fresh by incorporating pop culture:

1. “So, which White Lotus Season 3 character best represents what you’re like in a relationship?”
2. “Okay, if you had been invited onto the spaceship with Katy Perry, what playlist would you have chosen for your 12-minute trip?”
3. “I feel like the world has moved on from Moo Deng and needs a new idol to bring us all together. I’m going to send you a few options, and I want you to tell me which one you think is most likely to bring world peace.”
4. If you could throw a themed party for one of the following things that are turning 30 this year, which one would you choose and why: the movie Clueless, the North American release of the original PlayStation, Starbucks Frappuccino, the song ‘Waterfalls’ by TLC, or Michael Jordan coming out of retirement.”
5. In your opinion, who is the most overrated and underrated musician/band this year?

What we love about using current trends for your Tinder opener is that your match will know that you’re not just using the same old one-liner that you’ve been relying on forever.

Chaotic Good

In 2025, we’re all feeling a little bit (okay, a lot bit) burned out by online dating. So, it actually makes sense that the most successful Tinder openers would be the ones that are completely unexpected and even a little bit chaotic! To get a sense of what we mean, think about how you might react to the following:

1. “Today, I was on my way to work and I saw that one of the trees next to my apartment building is starting to bloom! Like actual flowers! Anyway, that doesn’t have to do with anything, just a nice moment that brightened my day. How has yours been?”
2. “I heard that some people are starting to use AI chatbots on dating apps so that they don’t have to spend time making small talk. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Anyway, hello! How can I help you? Type 1 to ask me how many siblings I have, type 2 for a weather update, type 3 to set up a first date.”
3. “Chocolate chip cookies are the superior dessert treat, and I’m going to tell you why (please save your questions for after the presentation) ...”
4. “I heard someone say recently, ‘happiness lies in the most boring parts of life,’ and I can’t stop thinking about it! Like, yes! Brewing coffee in the morning, that satisfying little click of the dog leash clipping to the harness, repotting the plants. I’d love to hear about your favorite boring moments, too.”
5. “I’m going to the store, and I want to try a completely new snack that is outrageously indulgent and maybe a little bit expensive. Have any suggestions?”

Bringing a little bit of chaotic good to your Tinder openers may not feel comfortable if you’re not accustomed to putting yourself out there in this way. But the payoff is that you’ll get to connect with people who are also looking for something more fun and surprising than the same old pick-up lines they’ve heard a hundred times! So, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb and share what your inner monologue sounds like. The right person will connect with it right away.

More tips for success on Tinder

Finding a good match on Tinder in 2025 isn’t just about having an unforgettable opener. Here are a few other tips that can help you boost your chances of success on the app:

• Be up front about what you’re looking for.
• Don’t lie about your height, even a little bit.
• Be intentional about swiping right. Indiscriminate swiping right can make the Tinder algorithm mad at you.
• Make sure that your socials are linked. Linking your Instagram and Spotify will boost your engagement.
• When you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a break. How you feel about dating online will be reflected in how you describe yourself in your bio and your chats. So, if you’re feeling negatively about the experience, you’ll likely have trouble finding quality matches. Take it as a sign to take some space from the online dating world and come back when you’re ready. In fact, doing this from time to time may actually boost your engagement since Tinder likes to drive traffic to “new” users.
• Be intentional about when you open the app. Tinder tends to be more active during the evenings throughout the work week and on Sunday nights. So, those are great times to start swiping!
• Have fun and try new techniques! The worst thing you can do on Tinder is have a generic, safe bio and surface-level, unoriginal conversations. That’s why, in 2025, we’re throwing caution to the wind and trying new ways to connect and open up. This could mean using quirky openers, asking surprising (respectful) questions, and not using tired old dating games.

Will you try one of these 30 Tinder openers in 2025?

How are you feeling about vamping up your Tinder experience in 2025 with some of the suggestions we’ve shared in this article? Our hope is that you feel inspired and ready to try some openers that will appeal to your perfect match or at least start some interesting conversations.

Good luck!