Is a 95% match actually more compatible than a 70% match?

No. Apps calculate match based on similar answers to questions, but compatibility isn't just similarity. Two introverts might be 95% matched but have zero chemistry. An introvert and extrovert might be 60% matched but create amazing balance. The algorithm ignores attraction, values alignment, and life-stage fit.

What do dating algorithms actually measure?

Surface-level preference alignment: music taste, politics, educational level, life goals stated in profiles. They miss: emotional maturity, conflict style, whether you're ready for commitment, sexual compatibility, humor match. The algorithm is pattern-matching, not psychology.

Should I ignore match percentages?

Use them as a starting point, not a decision. A 70% match from someone actively looking for partnership might be better than a 98% match from someone ambivalent about commitment. Swipe based on profile (how they present themselves) and messaging (do they listen?), not the percentage.