The most recent rollout that's got daters talking is from Hinge, which has always branded itself as a dating app "designed to be deleted", rather than keeping you swiping forever. "Signals highlights a dater’s thoughtful participation on Hinge over time, including how they explore profiles, respond to interest, and follow through in conversations", Hinge's website reads. "When a dater’s recent activity on the app reflects these indicators, a Signals badge may appear on their profile." A Signals badge isn't something you can purchase - rather, you have to meet a set of regularly-reviewed criteria and maintain your worthiness. The Signals badge doesn’t tell you how many people someone is talking to or how active they are day-to-day.