This is purely my opinion (as a man seeking woman) on how I rank the current prompts available on Hinge from best to worst.

S-tier prompts

• Together we could - The best prompt to talk about what you want to do with a partner. Can't go wrong with this one. It can be both serious or humorous. Probably the best prompt overall.
• I geek out on/I go crazy for - This is where you can talk about your hobbies and passions, or anything that you love. For the "geek" prompt, it's not purely for things that are "geeky". It can be anything you love to do.

Good prompts

• What if I told you that/The one thing you should know about me is/Let's make sure we're on the same page about/I want someone who - These are good if someone needs to convey some sort of dealbreaker or whatever information a person feels they should be transparent or upfront about to potential matches.
• The dorkiest thing about me is - This is where you can poke fun at yourself, but it's not always easy and it can backfire if not done well.
• I won't shut up about - Similar to dorky, except with interest or hobby.
• This year, I really want to/A life goal of mine - Good way to talk about your specific goals, and makes it easy for someone to comment on. But it needs to be specific (I want to visit Yellowstone vs I want to travel more).
• We're the same type of weird if - If you have some sort of endearing quirk or knows how to convey humor, this one works well.
• You should leave a comment if - A good way to show off your own interests and passions. This is one of the recommended prompts from the aapox33's prompts guide. Helps to be specific instead of a general list of things however.
• I'm looking for - It's a straight forward prompt to talk about what you want in a partner, as long as it's not just a list of generic dating app cliches. And certainly don't talk about physical traits (height, weight), or money.
• The one thing I'd love about you is - A good topic conversation starter if you can ask a thought provoking question. Or even something more generic like music, movies, travel, whatever, or something completely silly.

The whatever prompts

• Something that's non-negotiable for me - It's the more negative cousin of "Let's make sure we're on the same page about" prompt.
• Weirdest gift I have given or received - Ok, and so what?
• A shower though I recently had - It's good only if someone is really funny in real life.
• All I ask is that you - It tends to go negative, but it's useful if a person is specifically seeking something or avoid something.
• Biggest risk I've taken - Good to talk about something you're genuinely proud of, but it can veer into humble bragging. But mostly it's just people doing stuff like bungee jumping and skydiving, or moved somewhere and knew no one.
• The way to win me over is - Either the standard dating app platitudes or something silly. Or it's the eye rolling type where a man needs to do something over the top or expensive for a woman.
• Unusual skills - Unusual is debatable. Something that is unique may not be unusual.
• My greatest strength - It's hard to get right simply. I often see people put down things related to their job, or things that are hard to quantify (kind, good communicator).
• I'll pick the topic if you start the conversation - Maybe some of you have more success with this but I never ever matched with anyone and got a date from this prompt.
• The key to my heart is - Too many things about food: "tacos!"
• My most controversial opinion - I use this one, and I think it works well only if you're not being serious. If you use this to actually talk about something truly controversial (like politics for example), then it's not appealing.
• Try to guess this about me - Too often is something about someone's ethnicity or where they came from.
• I'll brag to you to my friends if/I'll fall for you if/We'll get along if - Too many dating app cliches like "funny!", "can cook!". This should be specific about what you like or what you seek.
• I'm weirdly attracted to - A lot of what people think is weird is not weird.
• A quick rant about - Only works if it's funny. A serious rant isn't attractive.
• My BFF's take on why you should date me - Again, good if you're funny.
• I wind down by/I get myself out of a funk by/To me, relaxation is - Too often is a generic list of things like "listening to music, reading a book".
• A boundary of mine/When I need advice, I go to - Feels too serious since it's in the "self-care" category, but it could be informative if done right.
• Dating me is like/My irrational fears/If loving this is wrong, I don't want to be right/I bet you can't/I recently discovered that/I'm convinced that/First round is on me if/Do you agree or disagree that/Let's debate this topic/I bet you can't/All I ask is that you/My biggest date fail/Never have I ever/A shower thought I had recently/My best Dad joke/To me, relaxation is/My self-care routine is/Change my mind about - Seen some good ones, some funny ones, a lot of terrible ones. But really, these are all just whatever. It can be really great if someone is specific, creative or funny, but often times it's a one word or short answers, too generic and "list-y", there's not a lot to be learned about someone, or doesn't really lead to a conversation.

Bad prompts

• You should not go out with me if - It's almost always negative and a laundry list of "Nots". A good use of this prompt should be more humorous.
• Typical Sunday/My simple pleasures - It's always clean sheets, farmers market, coffee, hike/walk, a "good book", music, podcast. Be specific, people!
• Most spontaneous thing I've done - "Moved last minute and know no one in new city." "Buying a plane ticket last minute to wherever." Tell me if you ever see anything that's not something these two.
• Therapy recently taught me/My therapist would say I/My last journal entry was about - I understand wanting to normalize therapy, but I think these are all TMI. Prompts are supposed to be fun or informative, and these are all too serious.
• Two truths and a lie - Humble bragging or bunch of boring stuff.
• A random fact I love is - Remember when there was a time everyone just wrote something about sea otters? The problem is this prompt doesn't talk anything about you or what you want.
• Green flags I look for - I originally thought this would be a good addition. But I've seen nothing but "kind, humorous, good communication, likes to laugh, must love dogs". In other words, all the dating app cliches. Rarely do I see anything original with this prompt.
• The hallmark of a good relationship is - Similar to "green flags" where it's all the standard dating app cliches.
• Best travel story - It's never a "best story"."I went to this country and got sick!" Okay?
• Don't hate me if - Again, it tends to skew negative. I think this is one of those prompts where it only works well if it's done with humor and a lot of people can't pull it off.
• Teach me something about - "Whatever you can!" This feels like one sided and not very reciprocal.
• I know the best spot in town for - I see too many "I don't know, I just moved here recently! Show me your spots!"
• Worse idea I've ever had/One thing I'll never do again - So many bungee jumping, something related to traveling, or skydiving. Or "joining Hinge".
• How to pronounce my name - Only if your name is unique. Anything else is unoriginal.

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Trash tier prompts

• The best way to ask me out by - It's always "just ask".
• What I order for the table - Everything or fries.
• My Love Language is - Do anyone don't put "physical touch"? This should just be a vitals like zodiac signs at this point.
• Give me travel tips for - Always just a list of cities. How do I even know what specific tips people want? Do people actually match with this prompt?

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No opinion

These prompts are in the LGBTQ category.

• My favorite LGBTQ-owned places
• It feels affirming when others
• My favorite LGBTQ book is
• I connect to my community by (Anyone can use this prompt actually, and it's good if you volunteer for example and want to share that.)
• I wish I could tell the younger version of myself (Another one where anyone can use, and it's good way to tell something fun about your past.)
• I feel proudest of who I am when (Anyone can use this, and you can use this to highlight a particular passion.)
• Gender euphoria looks like
• My chosen family is the best at
• My favorite off-brand LGBTQ icon is
• The first time I knew I was gay was

Voice first prompts - women in my experience rarely use voice prompts

• I'll give you the set up, you guess the punch line
• Saying "Hi!" in as many languages as I know
• Guess the song
• Proof I have musical talent
• My favorite line from a movie
• I wish more people knew
• My best celebrity impression
• Apparently my life's soundtrack is

Self-care prompts

• The last time I cried happy tears was
• My friends ask me for advice about
• My cry-in-the-car song is
• I feel most supported when
• I hype myself up by

So that's all the current prompts available for people on Hinge. What do you all think?