Dating Preferences help you find people who match what you're looking for. OtterHalf offers both basic and advanced filtering options to help you discover compatible connections.

Accessing Your Dating Preferences:

Open the OtterHalf app and navigate to the Discover tab (compass icon in the navigation bar)
Tap the Filter Icon in the top right corner of the screen
Tap any preference option to adjust your filters

OtterHalf preferences filter screen showing various filter options like Location, Age Range, and Gender

OtterHalf Discover screen showing the filter icon in the top right corner

Basic Preferences (Available to All Users):

All OtterHalf users can access these essential dating preferences:

Location – Set your preferred distance range to find people nearby
Age Range – Choose the age range of people you'd like to meet
Gender – Select which genders you'd like to see in your Discover feed
Show Me To – Control who can see your profile based on their gender preferences

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Advanced Preferences (OtterHalf Premium)

OtterHalf Premium subscribers unlock additional advanced filtering options to find more compatible matches:

Height - Filter by preferred height range
Whether You Have Children - Find people based on their parenting status
Family Plans - Match with people who share your family goals
Education Level - Filter by educational background
Politics - Connect with people who share your political views
Drinking - Filter based on drinking habits
Smoking - Find matches based on smoking preferences
Marijuana Use - Filter by marijuana usage
Drug Use - Set preferences for drug use

💡 Pro Tip: Advanced preferences help you find people who align with your lifestyle and values, making it easier to build meaningful connections.

How Preferences Work:

Discover Feed: Your preferences filter who appears in your main Discover feed, showing you people who match your criteria.
Dealbreakers: Some preferences can be set as "dealbreakers," meaning you'll only see people who meet those specific requirements.
Flexible Matching: OtterHalf may occasionally show you profiles that don't match all your preferences if we think you might be a great match based on other factors.
Update Anytime: You can change your preferences anytime to refine your dating experience.

Want to unlock Advanced Preferences?

Upgrade to OtterHalf Premium to access all advanced filtering options and find more compatible matches faster.

Learn About Premium

Need help adjusting your preferences? If you're having trouble finding the right settings or have questions about how preferences work, our Support Team is here to help!