Elite Matchmaking Services Thrive Amid Dating App Fatigue

As dating app fatigue sets in, high-end matchmaking services are witnessing renewed demand from singles seeking more meaningful connections. As reported by Bloomberg, recent media like the A24 film Materialists has also placed these professional matchmaking services back in the public consciousness, perhaps at just the right moment to see a surge in new interest.

Adam Cohen‑Aslatei, CEO of Three Day Rule, reports his service has just had its strongest sales month in its 15-year history. Despite a pullback in luxury spending, his clients continue to invest in personalised matchmaking . Similarly, New York City’s Bonnie Winston has seen her $150,000-per-client matchmaking service expand substantially, with growth in both staff and clientele.

This premium market’s rise coincides with broader dissatisfaction with swipe‑based apps. Match Group reported eight straight quarters of decline in Tinder subscriptions, and “swipe fatigue” has been linked to waning engagement and reduced spending among Millennials and Gen Z. Users who grow exhausted with conventional swiping structures generally have two alternate choices – more unique and user-tailored platforms, or professional matchmaking services, both of which have seen major gowht in recent months.

Market forecasts reflect this shift. According to data on MENAFN, the global online dating and matchmaking sector is expected to expand from $9 billion in 2024 to over $14 billion by 2029–2030, propelled by rising demand for both algorithmic and traditional matchmaking services. Current trends suggest that this will happen as users choose quality over quantity, focusing on tailored platforms that either offer a meaningful alternative to the normal “swiping game” or provide a premium matchmaking experience.