On Tinder, a yellow star next to someone’s name means they have Super Liked you. When you Super Like someone, it notifies them and places you at the front of their queue with a blue star. So a yellow star indicates that person has Super Liked you.
What is a Super Like on Tinder?
A Super Like is a special way to show extra interest in someone on Tinder. You can Super Like someone by swiping up instead of right on their profile. It immediately notifies them that you Super Liked them and puts you first in their queue with a blue star icon.
You get one free Super Like per day, and can purchase more if desired. Using a Super Like makes it twice as likely that person will match with you compared to a regular right swipe.
What does the yellow star icon look like?
When someone has Super Liked you on Tinder, you’ll see a bright yellow star icon next to their name at the bottom of their profile:
This is Tinder’s way of notifying you that this person really likes you and wants to get your attention. The yellow color makes it stand out from the regular blue star you get when you Super Like someone.
What happens when you get Super Liked?
Here’s what happens when someone Super Likes you on Tinder:
- They instantly move to the front of your queue of potential matches
- A yellow star icon appears next to their name in their profile
- You will receive a notification saying “[Name] Super Liked you!”
- Tinder’s algorithm gives them a boost in your stack of potential matches
So you’re much more likely to see someone who Super Liked you appear sooner when swiping. Tinder wants to make sure you notice them.
Should you Super Like someone back?
If you also find the person attractive and their profile intriguing, it’s generally a good idea to Super Like them back. Here are some pros of Super Liking back:
- It continues expressing mutual strong interest
- Makes you stand out from people who just Like them back
- Can start a conversation on a positive flirtatious tone
However, don’t feel obligated to Super Like back every time. Use it when you are especially interested in someone too. Super Like back when it feels right.
What if you’re not interested in someone who Super Liked you?
If you’re not interested in someone who Super Liked you, don’t worry – you don’t have to match with them. You can simply swipe left on their profile like normal.
When you swipe left on someone who Super Liked you, they won’t receive any notification about it. Your lack of interest remains private.
Tips for using Super Likes effectively
Here are some tips to use Super Likes in a effective, strategic way:
- Use them sparingly – no more than 1-2 a day
- Target people you think have a high chance of swiping right on you
- Super Like people you find extremely attractive
- Save them for potential matches you don’t want to miss out on
- Avoid Super Liking many profiles in a row
Common Super Like mistakes
Some common mistakes people make with Super Likes include:
- Overusing them on almost every profile
- Super Liking people way “out of your league”
- Forgetting you already Super Liked someone and doing it again
- Accidentally Super Liking someone you meant to swipe left on
Using Super Likes sparingly and intentionally helps avoid these mistakes. Pay close attention any time you swipe up on Tinder.
Conclusion
In summary, a yellow star on Tinder means someone has Super Liked you. It puts them at the front of your queue and indicates strong interest. Super Like back if you’re also very interested, but don’t feel pressured to match with every Super Liker. Use your daily Super Likes selectively on your top choices to maximize your chances of matching.