Discovery Settings
Discovery settings control who you see in Rove — and who sees you. Tuning them thoughtfully is how you find the right people, not just more people.
All settings live in Settings → Discovery.
Search Radius 📍
How far away your potential matches can be.
- Range: Nearby to 100+ miles
- Disabled when Go Global is on (Go Global overrides distance)
Tip: Tight radius in a dense city. Wider radius in rural areas or if you're willing to drive.
Adjust: Settings → Discovery → drag the Search Radius slider.
Age Range 👥
Set your age window. Rove supports ages 18 to 50+.
Why capped at 50+? Rove is designed around the life stage where marriage-minded dating is most active. That said, the 50+ option is open-ended — people 50 and older show fully.
Adjust: Settings → Discovery → Age Range sliders.
Go Global 🌍
Makes you visible to anyone worldwide who also has Go Global enabled. Your distance filter is ignored while it's on.
When to use:
- You're open to long-distance or relocating for the right person
- You travel frequently
- You live in a small market
Enable: Settings → Discovery → toggle Go Global on.
Travel Mode ✈️
Appear in another city's feed before you arrive. Useful for:
- Pre-planning dates in a destination city
- Scouting a city you might move to
- Festivals and conferences (see also Event Mode)
How:
- Settings → Discovery → toggle Travel Mode on
- Search for your destination city
- Start browsing and taking shots
Limit: Up to 3 location changes per day — so you're setting intentions, not running simulations.
How the Settings Work Together
- Local dating: Search Radius + Age Range
- Open to long-distance: Go Global + Age Range
- Upcoming trip: Travel Mode set to destination + Search Radius
- Attending an event: Event Mode, layered on top of any of the above
Quick Tips
- Thinking about a trip? Turn on Travel Mode a few days before you go.
- Want more matches? Widen your radius or enable Go Global before loosening your age range.
- Want better matches? Narrow, don't widen. Specificity attracts.
Adjust anytime as your goals or life shift.
Related Articles
- Event Mode — match with people at the same events
- The Shot System — the core mechanics of Rove
Need help? help@rovedating.com