In order to view OkCupid profiles, you must be a logged-in OkCupid member. We will never show your profile to anyone who is not logged in, including in Google search results. This is so that your settings of who can see you will always be honored. No one can search specifically for your name or your profile on OkCupid.

Are preferences visible on OkCupid?

If youre using okcupid.com, you can find your “Preferences” by selecting your profile picture in the top right corner of the site. If youre using the app, you can find your “Preferences” under Profile > Preferences.

Can people see your preferences?

No, the preferences you choose only act as filters and are not visible to anyone else.

Do people see your preferences on match?

No. Just block or ignore the people you are not interested in. People can search and find you and message you even though they do not meet your age preference.

Can you control who sees you on OkCupid?

With an Incognito subscription, you can be 100% hidden to anyone on OkCupid who you havent already messaged or liked. You can turn Incognito on or off anytime. If you decide you dont want someone you liked or messaged to see you anymore, you can hide or un-like them and disappear.

What if you accidentally swipe left on OkCupid?

When you swipe left youre letting us know youre not interested in this person, and dont want to see them again, on DoubleTake and in Search. This does not mean, however, theyll be gone forever. We will recycle your passes as the number of people visible diminishes.

Where do preferences come from?

A lot it is just inherent in who we are, but theres also a lot that comes from other people. The way we were raised, the people we spend time with, and even the types of shows we watch or book we read can shape our preferences in sometimes unexpected ways. Sometimes deciding what we want isnt so straightforward.

Why dont I get matches on Happn?

Make sure that the preferences on your account are set up correctly in the “My preferences” tab and that your age is correct on the application. The next profiles that will appear on your Timeline will match your preferences.

Can you see the last time someone was on OkCupid?

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How do you see who you swiped left on OkCupid?

One way of finding the profile is by resetting your passes. As I mentioned earlier, once youve swiped left on a profile you dont see it again for at least 30 days or until youve gone through all the other possible matches. This option allows you to view again all the profiles youve already swiped left on.

What determines your preferences?

Consequently, preference can be affected by a persons surroundings and upbringing in terms of geographical location, cultural background, religious beliefs, and education. These factors are found to affect preference as repeated exposure to a certain idea or concept correlates with a positive preference.

Why do we develop preferences?

An evolutionary explanation of taste assumes that human preferences arise from natural selection. Neuroscientific explanations are essentially half way between cultural theories and evolutionary theories. We like things because the “pleasure centers” in our brains “light up” when we encounter them.