Name: Poise - AI Dating Coach
Author: Poise

Feeld has multiple features designed to help you stand out and get more matches: Pings and Uplifts. If you're not sure which one to use—or what the difference even is—you're not alone.

This guide breaks down both features, compares their effectiveness, and helps you decide which one makes sense for your goals.

Quick Comparison

| Feature | What It Does | Cost | Best For | |---------|-------------|------|----------| | Ping | Sends a like with a personal note | Limited free, more with Majestic | Specific profiles you're very interested in | | Uplift | Boosts your profile visibility | Majestic feature | Getting more overall visibility |

What Is a Feeld Ping?

A Ping is an enhanced like that includes a short message. Instead of just heart-ing someone's profile, you can attach a note that they see before deciding whether to like you back.

How Pings Work

You see a profile you're interested in
Instead of (or in addition to) liking, you tap the Ping option
You write a short message (there's a character limit)
They receive your ping with your message
They can respond, like you back, or pass

Ping Limits

Free users: Get a limited number of pings (currently around 1 per day)

Majestic subscribers: Get more pings (typically 5+ per day)

What Makes a Good Ping

Since you only have a short message and limited pings, make them count:

Reference something specific from their profile
Be genuine, not generic
Show personality
Ask an easy-to-answer question or make a comment that invites response

For detailed ping strategies, see our complete Feeld ping guide.

What Is a Feeld Uplift?

An Uplift (sometimes called a boost on other apps) temporarily increases your profile's visibility in other users' feeds.

How Uplifts Work

You activate an Uplift
For a limited time (typically 30-60 minutes), your profile is shown to more people
You appear higher/earlier in discover feeds
More people see you = more chances for connections

Uplift Availability

Uplifts are a Majestic (premium) feature. Free users don't have access to boosts.

Majestic subscribers typically get a limited number of Uplifts per month as part of their subscription.

Key Differences: Ping vs. Uplift

Targeting

Ping: Laser-focused on one specific profile you've already seen and want to connect with.

Uplift: Broad visibility boost—you're shown to more people, but you can't control who specifically.

Effort

Ping: Requires you to write something thoughtful. More effort per use.

Uplift: One tap and you're boosted. Passive after activation.

Message Opportunity

Ping: You can say something before you even match—a significant advantage.

Uplift: No message component. Just visibility.

Cost Structure

Ping: Limited quantity for free; more with premium.

Uplift: Premium-only feature.

When Results Arrive

Ping: Results depend on that specific person seeing and responding to your ping.

Uplift: Results come from increased overall traffic to your profile during the boost window.

When to Use Pings

You've Found Someone Really Interesting

Don't waste pings on profiles you're lukewarm about. Save them for people who genuinely stand out.

Your Profile Alone Might Not Compete

If someone gets a lot of attention, a ping with a thoughtful note can differentiate you from a sea of simple likes.

You Have Something Relevant to Say

The best pings reference something specific. If their profile gives you something to work with, that's a good ping candidate.

You're Looking for Quality Over Quantity

Pings are about targeted effort. One great ping is worth more than five generic ones.

When to Use Uplifts

Your Profile Is Strong

Uplifts amplify whatever you already have. If your photos are great and your bio is compelling, more visibility = more connections. If your profile is weak, more people seeing it won't help.

You're in a Competitive Area

In major cities with lots of users, your profile can get buried. Uplifts push you to the top temporarily.

You Have Limited Swiping Time

If you can only use the app during certain windows, boosting during those times ensures you're seeing (and being seen by) active users.

You Want Passive Results

Uplifts work while you're doing other things. Boost, then continue browsing or close the app—people will still see your elevated profile.

Timing Is Strategic

Best times to Uplift:

Weekend evenings (high app activity)
Sunday afternoons
Avoid very late night or early morning

What Gets Better Results?

The honest answer: it depends on your situation.

Pings Often Work Better For:

Connecting with specific people you're excited about
Standing out to higher-demand profiles
Starting conversations before matching
Quality-focused approach

Uplifts Often Work Better For:

Overall profile exposure
Testing whether your profile appeals broadly
Users in high-density areas
Passive match acquisition

The Combination Approach

Many successful users do both:

Use Uplifts to get more general visibility and attract likes
Use Pings strategically on profiles they really want to connect with

This covers both the passive and active sides of getting matches.

Cost Considerations

If you're deciding based on value:

Is Majestic Worth It for Pings?

If you find yourself constantly running out of free pings, Majestic's increased ping allotment can be valuable. But if you rarely use them all, it's not a selling point.

Is Majestic Worth It for Uplifts?

Uplifts are nice but not game-changing for everyone. In smaller areas with fewer users, boosting doesn't help much—there just aren't more people to show you to.

For a complete breakdown of whether premium is worth it, see our Feeld pricing guide and Feeld Majestic review.

Common Mistakes

Wasting Pings on Generic Messages

"Hey, you seem cool" is barely better than a regular like. If you're using a ping, make the message count.

Uplifting a Weak Profile

Boosting visibility doesn't fix bad photos or an empty bio. More people seeing a weak profile = more passes, not more connections.

Using Uplifts at Bad Times

Boosting at 3am when few people are on the app wastes the feature. Time your boosts for high-activity periods.

Over-Relying on Either Feature

Neither pings nor uplifts substitute for a genuinely appealing profile. They're amplifiers, not replacements for quality.

Alternative: Improve Your Profile First

Before spending effort or money on visibility features, make sure the basics are covered:

Photos

Are they clear, recent, and showing your personality? Do you have at least 4-5 quality images?

Bio

Does it communicate who you are and what you're looking for? Is there something to hook a reader?

Desires

Are they accurate and specific? Do they help the algorithm show you to compatible people?

A great profile with no boosts will outperform a mediocre profile with constant boosting.

If you're not getting matches at all, see our no matches diagnostic guide before investing in visibility features.

The Bottom Line

Use Pings when:

You want to stand out to specific people
You have something genuine to say
You're prioritizing quality connections

Use Uplifts when:

Your profile is strong and you want more eyes on it
You're in a crowded area and need to compete
You want passive match generation

Use both when:

You have Majestic anyway
You want maximum match potential
You have limited time and need to optimize every session

Make Your Pings Actually Work

Whether you're pinging or relying on regular likes, what you say matters. Poise helps you craft pings that get responses and opening messages that turn connections into conversations.

Download Poise and write pings that stand out.