Why Do My Hinge Messages Disappear?

Hinge is a popular platform that brings like-minded people together in one platform. Chatting is hands down the most enjoyable part of being on the Hinge app.

But, what if all your messages suddenly disappear?

Imagine you’re having the best conversations of your life and suddenly all messages disappear.

It’s frustrating, isn’t it?

You will have different questions in your mind:

  1. Did the person delete his Hinge account?
  2. Did I get unmatched?
  3. Did the person get banned from the platform?
  4. Is it a bug or a glitch?

Don’t worry, we hear you!

In this article, you’re going to get the answers to all your questions. We will tell you why your Hinge messages got disappeared and what happens to your messages when you delete your Hinge app.

Keep on reading!


Why do my Hinge messages disappear?

Short Answer: Why did my Hinge messages get disappeared? Well, this can happen due to two main reasons. Firstly, your date has deleted his or her Hinge account. The second reason which is a bit intense is that your date has unmatched you. 

 

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Now that we know the reasons, let’s get into the details!

Reason#1: You Got Unmatched

This might sound like a solid punch to your ego but if your messages suddenly got disappeared, it indicates the other person has unmatched you. 

To make things a little gentle, this could be an unintentional step too. There could be a possibility that the person has mismatched you by accident.

Unfortunately, you can’t retrieve your matches if they’ve unmatched you.

Remember, it’s not always about you, so don’t let it hurt your ego too much.


Reason#2: They Deleted their Account

When you delete your Hinge account, your data gets deleted with it. There could be a possibility that the person has deleted their Hinge account, that’s why your messages got deleted. 

Can you restore the deleted account on Hinge?

No, there’s no way to bring the deleted account back even Hinge itself can’t do this.


Reason#3: The User Got Banned

If you’re confident that the other party has not unmatched you because things were going great, then it’s safe to contemplate that the person’s account got banned on Hinge. 

If anyone violates Hinge’s terms and conditions, their profiles are more likely to get banned on the platform. The acts of violation include bullying, harassment, sharing explicit content, pretending to be someone else, creating gazillions of profiles on the platform, and so on.

So, if your match got banned for doing any of the forbidden acts mentioned above. Then, might as well leave that person and move on.


Reason#4: Technical Glitch

If you didn’t do anything dodgy or the conversation was going smooth and still your messages got disappeared, then there are high chances of a technical glitch.

Users have reported in the past that they lost their matches because of a technical glitch.

There’s not much you can do about these technical glitches other than wait. 

But, the good news is, these technical issues are usually resolved by the company in no time.

So, if your message got disappeared recently, blame it on the glitch and sleep peacefully and soundly knowing that it was not your fault at all.


When you delete Hinge do your messages disappear?

Another common question that Hinge users usually have is, “Do all the messages disappear if I delete my Hinge app.”

Well, the answer is YES! You’ll lose all the messages and conversations that you’ve had in the past. Not to mention, you’ll also lose all of your matches.

This also implies that Hinge will no longer suggest you to other Hinge users in Discover and will also remove you from people’s matches and likes in your sections.

So, think twice before deleting your Hinge app.

If you’re concerned about your personal information and don’t want that to get deleted, then you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a quick way to retrieve your personal info.

All you have to do is request your data:

Method#1: Request Data Export within the App 

If you want to retrieve your personal data without any hassle, Hinge has made it incredibly convenient for you.

You can now request your data export right within the Hinge app.

Follow these simple steps:

  • Step 1: Launch your Hinge App
  • Step 2: Click on your Profile icon in the top right corner of the screen
  • Step 3: Next, click on Settings
  • Step 4: Now, select Download My Data from the list
  • Step 5: Choose your Country
  • Step 6: Hit Download My Data once again
  • Step 7: Next, you need to confirm your Email Address
  • Step 8: Lastly, hit Submit and you’re done!

NOTE: They’ll get back to you within 48 hours of the request submission.


Method#2: Request Data Export Via Customer Support 

Already deleted your Hinge app? don’t panic just yet! You still have a chance to retrieve your precious data.

You can request your data export via the Help Center of Hinge.

Here are some simple steps to assist you in requesting your data export.

  • Step 1: Go to Hinge’s Help Center
  • Step 2: Scroll all the way down and tap on Submit a request
  • Step 3: Fill out the form and hit Submit
Submit a Request on Hinge Help Center
Screenshot from Official Website

 

Data Export Request on Hinge
Source: Screenshot from Official Website

SEE ALSO: Does Hinge Have Read Receipts?


Wrapping Up:

So, there you have it! Now you know why your Hinge messages disappear and what goes behind the scenes when you delete the Hinge app. If you decide to delete your Hinge app, keep in mind that all your messages and matches will vanish into thin air.

So, before you make any hasty decisions, consider the pros and cons. 

Happy Hinging!

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