Ever wondered how to make yourself top dog on Tinder? Well, we've got the in-house sociologist at Tinder Dr Jessica Carbino's opinion and it's not all about looks and profile pictures.

"Individuals that do well on Tinder are not necessarily the most attractive people in the room," says Dr Carbino. "The one thing I tell people to include in their profile, is information that will start a conversation."

You're also 14% more likely to get a right swipe if you're smiling with your teeth showing. "You're signalling that you're kind, warm and approachable." Eyes are also important, so don't go OTT on the sunglasses: "Seeing the iris gives us clues as to whether people can be trusted."

Plus, time waits for no man. Or woman, adds Dr Carbino. Get talking! "Individuals who ask a question are pretty successful, because they're providing an easy way to start taking."

The people who are acing the game are these top 13 right swiped men and women...

1. Stefan

26, Model and TV presenter

Stefan took a Tinder date out for dinner while on a boys' holiday in Marbella. Now that's commitment to finding The One.

Time on Tinder: 2 years

Matches a day: 20

Number of first dates: 5

2. Ryan

27, Financial consultant

One match had a Fifty Shades… fetish (Ryan's surname is Gray, which was close enough for her). She pulled out a box of toys and asked him to act out some scenes. He obliged.

Time on Tinder: 3 years, 7 months

Matches a day: 4

Number of first dates: 18

3. Cressida

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23, Fashion marketeer

She's a big fan of geeky men. In fact, she was once wooed by a guy purely through the medium of sheep facts. "I like it if they're doing something active in their photos," she adds.

When it comes to her own profile, she says: "I think quite hard about the photos I put up. They say you judge someone within the first seven seconds of seeing them."

Time on Tinder: 1 year, 6 months

Matches a day: 6

Number of first dates: 4

4. Arthur

19, Musician

He once swiped left on a girl because her headphones were tangled in her photo. Turns out orderliness is close to godliness.

Time on Tinder: 1 year, 6 months

Matches a day: 6

Number of first dates: 3

5. Loui

26, Entrepreneur

He took a date to a vegan sushi-making class, followed by an open-top bus tour. Talk about niche.

"If someone seems standoffish, it prevents people from reaching out," says Loui. Plus, he suggests it's worth putting personal detail in there - such as the fact he's vegan. "I thought it would put people off but it didn't."

Time on Tinder: 2 years

Matches a day: 1

Number of first dates: 8

6. Stephen

27, Business consultant

A girl once fell asleep in his car on the way to their date, then stole his iPhone when he said he just wanted to go home.

James says he looks for "friendly" women who are "adventurous", and "if they're smiling in their picture, that automatically appeals."

Time on Tinder: 18 months

Matches a day: 15

Number of first dates: 10

7. Jade

24, Internal recruiter

The best opening line she ever got was, "Do you like dragons?" For the record, she doesn't, but she appreciated being asked.

"I like to see a bit about their life – a friendship group or a hobby," she says of men's profiles. Like most of us, the opening like, 'Hey. You OK?' is a pet peeve, but "I don't like loads of compliments either - they make me feel awkward."

When it comes to her own profile, she thinks that having a mix of photos is important - "one of me at work, one with my dog, with my horse, one with friends, and a selfie."

Again, with these tweaks and adding in a quote from her favourite book, Jade says giving people conversation starters has seen success, and she chats to eight out of 10 matches. "I want to give the right impression to attract the kind of guy I'm looking for."

Time on Tinder: 2 years

Matches a day: 5

Number of first dates: 13

8. Rich

28, Singer/songwriter

Girls often tell him he looks like Gerard Butler. It works. Every single time.

Time on Tinder: 2 years

Matches a day: 6

Number of first dates: 10

9. Rodney

22, Sports student

He always opens conversations by sending a GIF of a guy sweating. He's insinuating the girl is hot, in case you didn't get that (or ever match with him yourself).

Time on Tinder: 3 years

Matches a day: 15

Number of first dates: 3

10. Holly

21, Film student and model

Holly's bio is her Instagram name and a dolphin emoji. She thinks the dolphin speaks for itself (something the non-emoji dolphin cannot do). "I think it's my hair that makes me stand out. But I also select my photos really carefully. I like to include ones of me on holiday as I want people to think I have a fun life."

Her big no-no? Selfies. "It makes [men] seem really self-obsessed." Agreed.

Time on Tinder: 8 months

Matches a day: 10

Number of first dates: 1

11. Jay

30, Model and personal trainer

Jay got stood up at Winter Wonderland. He waited for two hours before riding the Ferris wheel. Alone.

Time on Tinder: 4 years

Matches a day: 5

Number of first dates: 6

12. Daniel

34, Gaming company director

His biggest turn-off is girls who request a certain height in their bios. However, Daniel has listed his own height in his. (He's 6ft4in, FYI.)

Time on Tinder: 6 months

Matches a day: 5

Number of first dates: 15

13. Tom

27, Events company owner

A date once slapped Tom after he said, "I've got you all figured out." He enjoyed it and continued seeing her for a couple of months.

Time on Tinder: 1 year, 2 months

Matches a day: 10

Number of first dates: 5

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Matthew Eades/Cosmopolitan

Josie Copson I'm the features intern here at Cosmopolitan and I'm in love with Daniel Craig - I don't want to hear you mention his age or his wife.

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