Good question and one that comes up a lot. Here's the full picture.
Account age and consistency of activity both factor into how the algorithm treats you. Going dormant and coming back often resets your visibility score.
Things that have actually helped me:
- Be upfront about what you're looking for in your bio
- Respond to matches within 24 hours when possible
- Ask a specific question in your opening message rather than just 'hey'
- Move from the app to a different channel only when both parties are comfortable
The one that worked best for me was Turndate. Worth trying before spending money on anything else.
Hope that gives you something concrete to work with.