MASHABLE – Hinge is testing Face Check (facial recognition) in Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and Canada, with U.S. testing expected soon. The test was disclosed by Match Group during its Q4 2025 earnings call. Tinder already requires Face Check for all new U.S. users and plans a global rollout by end of Q1 2026. Match Group says Face Check has cut interactions with bad actors by 50%+ where implemented. Hinge is also piloting Direct to Date, a feature designed to speed up real-world meetups by letting matches share availability and preferred date activities. Testing is planned for spring.