Best 20 Hinge prompts for guys – Make your profile stand out!

Recent data from Similarweb shows that 57.65% of Hinge’s user base is men, so that’s the majority.

Straight and gay men are in trouble because of the small dating pool—not to mention guys get about 1 match out of every 40 likes they send.

To improve your chances, you have to improve your Hinge profile, and that’s done by picking the right prompts to showcase your positive traits.

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1. Relationship-defining prompts.

These prompts talk about everything relationships: your boundaries, your type, how you are as a partner, etc.

These are the safest prompts to answer honestly and straightforwardly, as most Hinge users seek relationships. 

a) “Dating me is like”

This prompt places the interrogation lamp on you! The floor is yours to talk about how great of a partner you are.

You can answer in a witty or honest manner. What’s truly important is that you remain, to some degree, honest and positive.

• Calling Customer Service. Available 24/7 for whatever you need because my s.o. is my priority.
• Having someone to constantly cheer you on for your exams, interviews, and life in general!
• Dating Spotify because I’m always blasting music. Pretty fitting for a musician, though.
• Waking up in a zoo every morning because I have 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 gecko, and 2 different kinds of tarantulas.

b) “The hallmark of a good relationship is”

Aren’t we all yearning for a healthy relationship? This prompt lets you tell others what makes a relationship healthy for you.

The do’s and the don’ts, in other words—your answer will decide who’ll swipe right and left, but I assure you your matches with be worth it.

• Being able to freely bring up something that bothers you that your partner does.
• Bantering without things escalating!
• Security. None of that “Who are you going out with?” or “Do you even like me anymore?”.
• Having friends of the opposite gender and not feel guilty about it.

c) “Green flags I look out for”

Are you tired of attracting red flags? Well, how about you let users know what you want through this prompt from the get-go?

• Being kind to EVERYONE, especially staff. Being rude to others = not a decent human being.
• Not shaming me for my choices.
• Apologizing. So many people refuse to acknowledge they were in the wrong and it screams immaturity.
• Good with animals. If you’re good with animals, that tells me you value all life forms.

d) “Something that’s non-negotiable for me is”

Similar to the prompt above, this prompt lets you communicate your preferences and boundaries clearly with other Hinge users.

• Being a pet-lover. I’m sorry, but I have 2 cats and a dog I love more than life itself.
• Never resorting to rudeness. If you cuss me out during an argument, it shows me you’re too immature to be with.
• Healthy work-life balance. Commendable as it may be, I’m not looking for someone whose whole life is work.
• Keeping your hands to yourself with other people. I feel uncomfortable knowing my partner likes getting touchy with someone else.

e) “I’ll fall for you if”

What’s something someone can do that instantly makes you attracted to them? This prompt poses a very important question that gives matches an idea on whether THEY are the right fit for YOU.

• You know your way around an escape room. Nothing sexier than knowing where the keys are hidden.
• You are covered in tattoos, from head to toe.
• You remember the names of all of my cats. 8, no biggie.
• You don’t have a TikTok account.
• You’re great at giving nicknames. Most people suck, so consider this the ultimate test.

f) “I know the best spot in town for”

An invitation to a date? Absolutely! Prompts like these urge your matches to take your convo outside of Hinge to see if a real connection is possible, so ensure your answer is inviting and fun.

• Tango lessons with people who will not judge our every move. We’re not professionals, ffs!
• Grabbing aesthetically pleasing drinks. Sugar rims and everything.
• Adopting stray puppies!
• That immersive movie-watching experience. Don’t be scared if water is sprayed on you.

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2. Prompts to showcase your humor.

Many view humor as an extremely important trait, which may also be an indicator of intelligence, as reported by Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D, on Psychology Today.

You can pretty much answer any prompt with a joke and people won’t get mad, but here are the specific ones you’ll have an easier time with:

a) “Unusual skills”

The options are abundant with this prompt because there’s a heavy emphasis on the “unusual”. Here you can write about something quirky you’re good at, and you can be serious or sarcastic with it.

• I’m a great listener despite being a guy, so I’m able to tell you in great detail how and why my friends broke up.
• Being great at Monopoly.
• I can cook noodles PERFECTLY so that they’re not too soggy or too stiff.
• I know the difference between American Football, Rugby, and Regular Football (or Soccer as the Americans call it).

b) “Two truths and a lie”

Ah, good, ol’ two truths and a lie: two strangers who like each other are probably playing it right now as we’re speaking. The goal with this prompt is to be as witty as possible; you can make the statements obvious or not.

• My name’s Charles. I like cooking. I’m an alien coming from planet Zlorb where everyone is 10 feet tall and speaks through their noses.”
• I’m an engineer. I’m Batman. I have 2 dogs named Bartholomew and Cornelius.” 
• I love Mondays. I like my job. I am secretly SpongeBob.”
• I have an extra finger. I speak 4 languages. I am color-blind. Yes, one of those is a lie.

c) “I bet you can’t”

This prompt is a fun one for the people who love to banter, and I suggest you choose it as long as your answer remains funny and lighthearted.

• Mess up mashed potatoes worse than me. No, really…it’s like I’ve been cursed.
• Do a backflip without spilling the drink in your hand!
• Hula hoop longer than I can. I’m willing to bet my prized possession: my William Shakespeare-shaped Cheeto.
• Have a worse taste in furniture than I. Looking for someone to balance my shortcomings.

d) “My best dad joke”

This prompt is part of the ”Voice-first” pack where Hinge lets you answer by leaving a voice note.

I see no better way of taking advantage of it than by telling a lame, but mildly funny joke that’ll have your match thinking, “Oh my God. Is this guy for real?”.

• Why do dogs make good cops? They’re excellent at pawtrolling.
• What’s a USPS employee’s favorite game? Pack-man.
• How do you rate a German cutie? Nein out of 10!
• What type of cheesecake do ghosts like? Booberry. Haha.

e) “My most controversial opinion is”

Hinge is a safe space…for the most part. This prompt is “unhinged”, so don’t hesitate to get real with your answer, no matter how spicy it may be.

• No one can top Avril Lavigne’s earlier songs. Not even Britney Spears.
• Pepsi simply tastes better than Coke.
• Broccoli chicken pizza is the best pizza. Cheese is too much and pep is boring.
• Paris as a tourist spot is not even that great.
• Family Guy was funny for, like, 3 seasons.

3. Prompts to help you talk about yourself, but in a casual setting.

Before you know someone as a partner, you must know them as a person in their natural habitat: hobbies, preferences, skills, experiences, and so on.

I always tell people to choose AT LEAST one prompt that helps them talk about their day-to-day persona so that Hinge users can picture what life would look like with them.

a) “My greatest strength”

Answering this prompt means leaving a good impression on your Hinge matches because they’re looking for someone with character! Someone who’s a pro at something that helps them get ahead in life.

• Anything technology-related! I work in IT, so that comes in handy.”
• My interpersonal skills. What can I say? I love people!
• How I always stay calm, no matter what. People cannot get a riot out of me.
• Telling a joke even in the most dire of situations.

b) “A life goal of mine”

Talking about your aspirations never fails to woo people because it gives them security in their choice of picking you.You can talk about education, profession, or even personal growth!

• I’m in the process of getting my PhD, something I’ve been working hard for ever since I came out of the womb, basically.
• To help as many people as humanly possible. I volunteer in my free time, and seeing my actions bring change fills me with happiness.
• To separate people’s opinion of myself from reality. I used to take others’ insults to heart but now I’m working on my self-esteem!
• To have a breakthrough in the medical field.

c) “I go crazy for”

As one of the most popular “nerdy” prompts (in the sense you get to talk about what you like), your answer must do you justice. Be honest, intriguing, and filter only the most essential interests for genuine connections.

• Anything related to the medieval times. If you wanna see my armor collection, hmu.
• Unapologetic people. Likes, yes, babe! Speak your mind.

• Dalmatians. Call me Cruella de Vil or whatever, but they’re the cutest breed.
• Anything horror-related. I’m a horror junkie!

d) “I geek out on”

We’re all geeks for something deep down, so don’t even try to deny it because dating app users love people with passion. Movies, songs, celebrities, places, food, etc.; there are too many things to choose from.

• Superheroes. I know so much lore about pretty much every superhero. Guess some things don’t change.
• Everything space-related. I am a huge astronomy geek.
• Fighting anime. It all happened when I watched Dragon Ball as a kid. I started thinking to myself, “Wait. This is kind of cool!”
• RPGs. Something about the pixelated style is soooo pleasing to the eye!

e) “My simple pleasures”

Your answer to this prompt must contain the small routines you do that give you joy—nothing big, fancy, or expensive.

• Popping open a cold can of beer and watching true crime documentaries.
• Taking a nap after a long day at the pool, slightly sunburnt.
• Putting stickers on appliances. What? Just because it’s practical doesn’t mean it can’t be cute!
• Watching Christmas movies mid-July.
• Calling my long-distance bestie at the end of the day to vent.

4. Prompt polls/answers that make matches want to interact.

Prompt Polls are a fairly new addition on Hinge, where you can put 3 prompt answers (options) for matches to choose from.

They’re innovative, interactive, and overall a must for your Hinge profile!

a) “Which do we have in common”

Finding things in common with a Hinge match is pretty much the app’s goal, so for this Prompt Poll, put 3 options that resonate with you. No exaggerating or pretending to be someone you’re not.

• 1. Cat person; 2. Unathletic AF; 3. Caffeine addict.
• 1. Has 10+ piercings; 2. Obsessed with Linguistics; 3. New to Hinge.
• 1. Doesn’t use social media a lot; 2. Agoraphobia; 3. Meme historian.
• 1. Loves Police bodycam footage; 2. Can’t eat a meal without YouTube; 3. Germaphobe.

b) “Choose our first date”

Giving your match the option to pick your first date makes them more likely to want to go out to begin with, hence make sure your options are unique and alluring.

• 1. Video games and Hot Cheetos; 2. Sci-Fi movies; 3. Watching trash TV.
• 1. The tallest ride at an amusement park; 2. Beach volleyball; 3. Dancing classes.
• 1. At a protest; 2. Volunteering; 3. A biking date!
• 1. Hiking; 2. Karaoke; 3. A random Philosophy class.
• 1. A candle-lit dinner; 2. Ice cream at the park; 3. Tacos from a taco stand.

c) “Instead of grabbing drinks, let’s”

Drinks are overrated for a first date—if you want to win creativity points, show off your date-planning skills that make use of…alternative ideas!

• 1. MAKE the drinks ourselves; 2. Have a peanut-eating competition; 3. Act like pirates.
• 1. Have a snowman-building competition; 2. Do pottery; 3. Finger paint!
• 1. Go to a haunted house; 2. Have a brunch picnic; 3. Go wine tasting.
• 1. Puzzle; 2. Rage while playing Uno; 3. Play Monopoly.

d) “Let’s chat about”

Starting the convo is the first step to a great relationship, and with this Prompt Poll, you’re putting the ball in their court. My advice? Choose the most interesting topics that come to mind.

• 1. Capitalism; 2. WTF is going on in America; 3. How social media is brainwashing us.
• 1. Dark Psychology movies; 2. How evil Hollywood is; 3. The Church of Scientology.
• 1. Lions and how cute they are; 2. Otters; 3. Our favorite plants.
• 1. Fashion trends; 2. How ugly high-end clothes are; 3. Canada, for some reason.

Pick prompts that highlight your good qualities.

No matter the age, gender, and sexual orientation, it’s safe to say that the majority are looking for agreeability and extraversion in a partner.

Someone who’s:

• Kind;
• Fun; 
• Intelligent;
• Confident; 
• Funny.

But the thing about Hinge is that there are over 100 prompts, and choosing the right 3 ones can be intimidating. But, what if you had smart AI pick the perfect ones?

RizzBio’s Smart Prompt Picker does just that—it learns from your preferences and character, and suggests prompts accordingly. Moreover, RizzBio generates prompt answers if you’re stuck wondering what to write!