TikTok’s U.S. Future Remains Unclear, China Signals Deal Is Not Final
Uncertainty has returned to TikTok’s long-running U.S. saga after Chinese officials issued cautious statements that appear to cast doubt on
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Dating Sunday Drives Annual Surge in App Activity For 2026
Dating apps experienced their busiest day of the year over the weekend, with January 4 once again marking “Dating Sunday”
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Dating Apps Shift Strategy Toward Asia as Western Growth Slows
Major online dating platforms are increasingly directing attention to Asian markets as growth in North America and Europe softens, industry
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An Update for Our WhatsApp Community
We wanted to share a quick update that Social Discovery Insights’ WhatsApp group will be closing in the coming weeks,
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Merry Christmas From GDI, See You In 2026!
As we wrap up another busy year for the online dating and matchmaking market, the team at Global Dating Insights will be
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TikTok Shifts Control of U.S. Operations to American Investors
TikTok has agreed to restructure its U.S. business under a new joint venture that will place significant control of the
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Instagram to Cap Hashtags at Five Per Post
Instagram is rolling out a new limit on hashtag usage, restricting posts and Reels to a maximum of five hashtags
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Privacy Group Alleges TikTok Tracked Grindr Users via Third-Party Data
A new privacy complaint in Europe is raising concerns about how user data may be shared across apps without consent.
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Survey: Holiday Introductions Can Strain Early Relationships
A new survey of U.S. daters suggests that bringing a romantic partner home for the holidays remains a defining –
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GDI Podcast: Feeld’s Lavina Lim on Building a Dating App for the Curious, Not the Destination-Focused
In this episode of the GDI Podcast, host Bill Alaina sits down with Lavina Lim, Product Manager at Feeld, to
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X Introduces Standalone Desktop Chat App
X has launched a new standalone chat experience on desktop, marking another step in the company’s effort to expand beyond
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Meta Tests New Limits on Facebook Link Posts for Business Accounts
Meta is testing a significant change to how business Pages and professional profiles share links on Facebook, raising concerns among
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Hinge Launches in Brazil as It Expands Latin American Footprint
Dating app Hinge has officially launched in Brazil, marking its second market entry in Latin America following its rollout in
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Survey: Queer Men Prioritize Intentional Dating Over Hookups
New research suggests that gay and queer men are increasingly moving away from casual dating norms and placing greater value
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TikTok Expands Accessibility Controls With New Viewing and Motion Settings
TikTok is rolling out additional accessibility features aimed at supporting users with visual, neurological, and cognitive sensitivities, continuing a broader
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DoorDash Launches AI-Driven Social App Zesty
DoorDash is testing a new direction beyond food delivery with the launch of Zesty, an AI-powered social app designed to
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Most U.S. Singles Still Aim for Long-Term Relationships
Coffee Meets Bagel’s newly released Dating Realness Report 2025 paints a nuanced picture of the online dating landscape in the
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The Rise of Singlehood Persists Despite Dating Apps
A widening global trend shows that increasing numbers of adults in wealthy countries are remaining single, even as digital platforms
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Hinge Arrives in Brazil With Meaningful Local Matchmaking
Daters in Brazil are searching for genuine connections, and Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted®, launches in the
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Alternative Social Media Apps Surge as Australia Teen Ban Begins
Alternative social media platforms are seeing a sharp rise in popularity in Australia following the introduction of the country’s landmark
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Threads Further Expands Topic-Based Communities
Threads is pushing further into interest-driven conversations with a new expansion of its topic-based Communities, as Meta continues to position
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Clarity, Values and Emotional Honesty Are Now Core Dating Factors
Dating norms are shifting again, with younger singles moving away from ambiguity and toward clearer, more emotionally grounded connections. Tinder’s
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UK Singles Increasingly Focus on Purposeful Matchups
A new UK-focused sexuality and relationships report from Lovehoney suggests that 2026 will mark a notable shift in how people
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VIDEO: Mark Brooks of Courtland Brooks Discusses Latest Trends and Insights in Online Dating
In this latest video, Mark Brooks, CEO of Courtland Brooks, provides an overview of industry trends and growth opportunities, the
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Retro Adds ‘Rewind’ Feature to Let Users Explore and Share Old Camera Roll Memories
Retro, a photo-sharing app built around close friend groups, is rolling out a new feature designed to help users revisit
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X Reports Q3 Revenue Growth as Advertising Recovers
X has reported higher revenue for the third quarter of 2025, signaling a modest financial rebound after several turbulent years
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Complaints About Dating Services in Hong Kong Rise By 50%
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has reported a significant increase in complaints related to dating services and matchmaking platforms in 2025,
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AI Dating Startup Keeper Raises $4M to Build ‘Soulmate’ Platform
Keeper, a dating startup built around AI-driven matchmaking, has raised $4 million in pre-seed funding as it looks to challenge
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Dating Survey: Millennials Spread Emotional Needs Across Matches
A new survey from Dating.com suggests that many millennials are rethinking how they approach emotional intimacy, increasingly distributing their emotional
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Meta Moderation Shows Trade-Off Between Accuracy and Safety
Meta has released updated data on its content enforcement and account authenticity as part of its Community Standards Enforcement Report,
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