Pure Dating App Reaches $220 Million in Revenue Run Rate
Dating app Pure has reached an annualised revenue run rate of $220 million, with US revenue more than doubling over
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Match Group Says AI Agents Have No Place on Dating Apps
Match Group is introducing safeguards to prevent AI agents from operating on its dating apps, including Tinder and Hinge. CEO
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Match Group to Appeal €11 Million GDPR Fine Against Tinder
Match Group plans to appeal an €11 million fine Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) imposed on Tinder for breaches of
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Grindr Reports 22% Revenue Growth in Q3 2026, Raises Full-Year Forecast
Grindr reported revenue of $141.4 million in Q3 2026, up 22% from $115.8 million a year earlier. The company raised
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Kelleher International Names Jennifer Wills CEO, Plans New Matchmaking Platform
Luxury matchmaking firm Kelleher International has named Jennifer Wills its sole CEO as it prepares to launch a new matchmaking
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Bumble Quietly Reports Q3 Results as Ithaca Acquisition Moves Ahead
Bumble has quietly reported its Q3 2026 results through an SEC filing, as the company moves towards its $1.3 billion
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Announcing LTR on November 5: Viktor Cindric on Dating UX
The next Love, Tech & Relationships (LTR) session takes place on November 5 at 11:45 AM EST (New York time),
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36% of Americans Admit to Secretly Checking Their Partners’ Social Media Accounts
More than a third (36%) of Americans who have been in a relationship admit to secretly accessing a partner’s accounts
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New Jersey Bill Could Hold AI Chatbot Providers Liable for User Harm
New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that could make AI chatbot providers liable if their technology causes harm to
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49% of Single Gen Z Singaporeans Are Open to Government-Backed Matchmaking
Nearly half (49%) of single Gen Z Singaporeans would be likely to use FirstDate, Singapore’s government-backed matchmaking pilot, if eligible,
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81% of Singles More Likely to Use Dating Apps With Verified Profiles, World Survey Finds
A new survey commissioned by World and conducted by The Harris Poll found that 81% of singles would be more
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Apple Introduces New App Store Age Rating Rules for Dating and AI Companion Apps
Apple is introducing new App Store age rating requirements for dating and relationship apps, including AI companions that offer romantic
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Match Group Q3 2026 Results: Hinge Growth and New Plans for Tinder
Match Group released its Q3 2026 results, reporting revenue of $891 million, down 3% year-over-year, while net income increased 8%
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Mattr Partners With HubPeople to Expand Neurodivergent-Friendly Dating Globally
UK dating app Mattr has partnered with HubPeople to expand internationally. The neurodivergent-friendly dating app has moved onto HubPeople’s platform,
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AARP Survey Finds 65% of Online Daters Aged 50+ Satisfied With Their Experience
A new AARP survey found that 65% of online daters aged 50 and over were satisfied with their overall online
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Replika Founder Raises $55M for New AI Platform Wabi
Wabi, a new AI platform founded by Replika creator Eugenia Kuyda, has raised $55 million at a valuation of $1.25
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Paira Brings Double Dating to Detroit
Detroit-based dating app Paira is taking a different approach to online dating by bringing friends along on first dates. The
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Hello Group Acquires a Majority Stake in Inner Circle
Hello Group has acquired a majority stake in Inner Circle, the Amsterdam-based dating app with nearly 9 million members worldwide.
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Muzz Launches First Billboard Campaign in Mumbai
Muslim marriage app Muzz has launched its first billboard campaign in Mumbai, India. The campaign comes nearly 18 months after
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Friendship Apps Face Dating App Challenges as Ghosting Persists
Friendship apps are gaining popularity as more people turn to digital platforms to meet new friends. Bumble reports an 80%
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Info Edge Reports Growth in Jeevansathi and Aisle Matchmaking Businesses
Info Edge matchmaking revenue continued to grow in the second quarter ended 30 September 2026, with both Jeevansathi and Aisle
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InnerVue Brings Relationship Insight Technology to Dating and Matchmaking
InnerVue brings 360-degree feedback beyond the workplace, helping matchmakers and dating companies offer clients a new perspective on how they
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UK Dating App Spending Rises 51% as Singles Face Higher Costs
New research from Barclays shows dating app spending has risen sharply over the past year, while rising costs are changing
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Bumble’s Sale Puts Dating App Burnout and AI in the Spotlight
Bumble’s $1.3 billion sale marks a sharp decline from its roughly $14 billion valuation five years ago, as dating app
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Tokyo Expands AI Matchmaking and Singles Events With ¥700 Million Budget
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has allocated approximately ¥700 million ($4.4 million) to marriage support in fiscal 2026, more than double
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Ditto Launches AI Friendship Matching With Bay Area Bestie
AI dating startup Ditto has launched Bay Area Bestie, a new service helping people find friends in San Francisco. The
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Ofcom Questions Gay Dating App Sniffies Over UK Age Verification
UK online safety regulator Ofcom is investigating concerns over Sniffies age verification and whether children can access the gay dating
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Users Turn Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Into a Romantic Companion
Some users are forming romantic attachments to Meta’s Muse AI assistant. They describe intimate conversations and emotional connections, with one
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UK Tightens Subscription Rules for Dating Apps
The UK is introducing new rules for automatically renewing subscriptions, including paid memberships on dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble
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Viber Dating Reports 96% User Growth in the Philippines
The Philippines has become the fastest-growing market for Viber Dating, accounting for 56% of all new dating profiles created globally
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