Tinder launches group dating feature – and exposes you to Facebook friends

Tinder has introduced Tinder Social, a new feature to meet multiple Facebook friends, sparking privacy concerns

Tinder, the dating app notorious for translating physical attraction into the swipe of a single fingertip, has launched a group dating feature. Tinder Social has been rolled out on a trial basis in Australia, but has been met with alarm after users realised the new feature exposes Facebook friends that also use the app.

In a blog post announcing the launch of Tinder Social, the company presents the function as a means to meet people on a platonic basis, promising to take "an average night out with your friends to the next level".