Bumble Plans to “Say Goodbye” To The Swipe System
Bumble plans to eliminate its signature swipe-based matching system later in 2026 as part of a significant redesign of the
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Grindr Reports Q1 Revenue Growth of 38%
Grindr Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results on May 7, exceeding analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
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Chapter 2 Dating Hits 25,000 Users
Chapter 2 Dating, a niche dating app created specifically for widows and widowers, has grown to 25,000 users since its
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User Comments Drive The Majority of TikTok Purchases
TikTok shoppers are significantly influenced by affiliate links and peer comments when making purchase decisions, according to new insights from
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LinkedIn Partners with Amazon Ads to Expand CTV Advertising
LinkedIn has formed a partnership with Amazon Ads that will allow advertisers to purchase Connected TV (CTV) ads through Amazon’s
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Bumble Reports High Q1, But Paying Users Drop 21%
Bumble Inc. posted first-quarter 2026 revenue of $212.4 million on May 5, slightly exceeding analyst expectations of around $211–212 million.
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Gen Z Shifts from Dating Apps to Hobby Groups
Gen Z is increasingly moving away from traditional dating apps in favor of hobby-based social activities where connections form through
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Snap Amicably Ends $400 Million Perplexity AI Partnership
Snap Inc. has terminated its partnership with AI search company Perplexity, per Snap’s first-quarter earnings report. The deal, originally announced
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Threads Tests Playable Music Stickers for In-Stream Song Sharing
Threads is rolling out a new feature that allows users to add playable music stickers directly to their posts. The
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Match Group Beats Q1 Estimates, Hinge and Tinder Grow
Match Group has reported first-quarter revenue of $864 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $854.9 million, according to results released on
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AI Voice-Based Dating App Known Raises $10 Million
Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts, Celeste Amadon and Asher Allen, have raised more than $10 million to launch Known, a new
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Half of U.S. Singles Say Dating Costs Are Not Worth It
The average cost of a date in the United States has reached $189, according to Bank of Montreal’s 2026 Real
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Threads Brings Messaging to the Web
Threads has rolled out messaging functionality on its web version, enabling users to access one-on-one and group chats directly from
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New AI Underage Detection Rolls Out on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced that it will use artificial intelligence to analyze photos and videos for physical indicators, such as height
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Sniffies Users Fear “Straightification” Under Match Investment
Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, announced a $100 million investment in Sniffies on April 27th. The
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Hinge Introduces “Signals” Feature to Highlight Quality User Engagement
Hinge has rolled out a new feature called Signals, visible as a beating heart icon on certain user profiles and
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TikTok Expands Advertising Through Vistar Media Partnership
TikTok is broadening its advertising reach beyond mobile screens by extending its “Out of Phone” program. The platform has announced
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Instagram Rolls Out “AI Creator” Profile Labels for Transparency
Instagram has introduced a new “AI Creator” label for accounts that regularly produce content using artificial intelligence tools. The feature,
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Tinder to Require ‘Proof of Humanity’ Verification
Tinder is introducing a new “proof of humanity” verification system in partnership with World, a company co-founded by OpenAI CEO
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Silicon Valley Veteran Mike Sherrill Invests in SPARK
SPARK, a Singapore-based dating startup, has secured investment from Mike Sherrill, co-founder of Machine Zone and creator of the hit
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Instagram Tests Allowing Users to Replace Text on Reels
Instagram is testing a new feature called “Swap” that would let users replace the text on someone else’s Reel with
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TikTok Highlights Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
TikTok is showcasing selected creators as part of its annual celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month. The
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Bumble Secures $475 Million Senior Secured Term Loan
Bumble Inc. has obtained a $475 million senior secured term loan facility to refinance its existing debt. The financing was
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Swiss Dating App noii Successfully Launches in Germany
Swiss dating startup noii has begun its international expansion with a successful first event in Stuttgart, Germany. The app, which
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TikTok Launches Campus Hub Feature for U.S. College Students
TikTok has introduced an expanded new Campus Hub feature aimed at verified college students in the United States. The feature
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LinkedIn Revenue Grows 12% Due To AI Recruiter Tools
LinkedIn reported a 12% year-over-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, according to results released by its parent
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AAPI Daters Prioritize Cultural Compatibility, CMB Survey Shows
A new study by dating app Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) reveals that cultural background and understanding play a major role
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EliteSingles to Suddenly Shut Down on April 30
EliteSingles, a dating platform for educated singles, is shutting down permanently on April 30, 2026. Users received an email on
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Gen Z Singles Still Expect to Marry, But on Their Own Terms
A new survey by 77 Diamonds reveals that while a majority of Gen Z still plan to get married, their
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