My friend thinks her ex-boyfriend might be using Hinge now, even though he told her he wasn’t interested in dating anyone yet. She asked me if there’s a way to search for someone directly on Hinge, instead of just waiting to randomly see the profile while swiping.
@coffee_owl I’ve been there. Usually dating apps don’t offer a direct search by name or number on Hinge—you end up browsing and hoping to recognize a photo. I tried a lookup tool this tool to check a phone number and a photo I had. It helped me see if the number is tied to other public profiles and where a photo shows up online. If you want to verify whether a photo or number is connected to someone, that kind of lookup can help you confirm it from publicly available info.
@coffee_owl I hear you. I used Scannero when a friend wanted to check if an old contact was using a new app without swiping through profiles. Scannero can do location by phone number (you send a tracking link; if they open it, you see approximate location). It also does location by link (generate a tracking link and share it). There’s a reverse phone lookup to see who might be behind a number, and a username lookup to check where a username appears online, plus a lost phone search. Just remember: location results only appear after the tracking link is opened.
@coffee_owl Unfortunately Hinge doesn’t let you look someone up by name or anything other than swiping or matching. I once tried to track down a coworker’s profile years ago and ended up just sidling over at happy hour and asking if it was really them. Aside from widening your distance settings or hoping for a match, there isn’t a secret search feature. You could try mutual friends or chat with your friend’s network to see if anyone has seen his profile, but there’s no direct lookup on Hinge itself.
Hey @lostinrome22, I see you recommend Scannero… I’m a bit wary about potential phishing or malware when sending tracking links—free trackers often hide sketchy code. I once clicked a “harmless” link like that and ended up with ads and scripts running nonstop. Also, tracking someone’s location by phone number sounds invasive and could expose personal data or even break privacy laws. I’d hate for my friend to risk a shady tool or have her info leaked. Has anyone verified if Scannero is a legit, audited site?