Let’s be real—when you install a dating app, you’re looking for the perfect partner. But things can get a little confusing when you don’t understand what those icons and symbols mean on the app. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck wondering what it is, then don’t worry—we’ve got you. Let’s dive into the meaning of all the icons and symbols on the OkCupid app.
1. Discover Tab Icons’ Meaning
This is the main page that appears first when you open the app. Let’s explore what all the icons mean in this section:
Round Circle with Arrow Icon: Reverse your last swipe.
Zap/Thunder Icon: Boost your profile to get seen by more people.
Numbers with Percentage Icon: Shows how much similarity you have with the other person.
Down Arrow Icon: Opens more information about that profile.
Heart with an Arrow inside Blue Gradient Circle Icon: Send a SuperLike to increase your chances of matching up to 4x.
Exclamation Mark in Pink Circle Icon: Appears when there is an action needed with your profile.
White Heart in Pink Circle Icon: Appears when you swipe right on a person showing that you liked them.
White Cross in a Black Circle Icon: Appears when you swipe left on a person, showing that you disliked them.
Messages Tab Icons Meaning
You can see all your messages in this section of the app. Here’s what the icons mean in this section:
Pink Dot on Profile Icon: Shows that you have an unread message.
Green Dot Icon: Shows that the person is online or available now.
Cylindrical Pink Shape with Numbers on Heart Icon: Shows how many likes you have got on your profile.
Number in a Pink Dot Icon on Chat Bubble Icon: Shows the number of messages you have received or are pending.
And that’s it, folks! Hope this will help you find a partner with ease. Be sure to check out our guides linked below!
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