The newsroom for the people building the dating industry.
PlatformsTinder Partners with Formula E to Drive Real-World ConnectionsTinder has become the first dating app to partner with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, serving as official "Sparking Connections" partner The partnership launches at the 2026 Hankook London...
PlatformsVeriff Joins ODDA to Enhance Dating App Safety MeasuresVeriff, an AI-powered identity verification company, has joined ODDA as its newest associate partner The company has processed over 12,500 documents and offers real-time biometric checks and fraud...
- PlatformsFeeld and Tinder Leverage World Cup to Boost User Engagement
Dating app activity surged in the 11 U.S. cities hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, with Tinder reporting a 15% increase in users and 25% more swiping activity during the tournament's early weeks...
PlatformsSURF Partners with HYROX Australia to Connect Fitness-Minded SinglesHYROX Australia has partnered with dating app SURF to connect fitness-focused singles who share interests in training and competitions SURF users can filter for singles participating in or training...
PlatformsKorean Dating Apps Target Japan as Domestic Growth StallsKorean dating app companies like Enrise, Cupist, and Triplecomma are expanding into Japan after hitting growth limits at home 70% of Koreans in their 20s and 30s have no intention of using dating...
PlatformsGoose Uses AI-Generated Accounts for Promotion, Raising Authenticity Concerns for FoundersGoose, a new invite-only gay dating app, reached No. 4 in the U.S. App Store's lifestyle category shortly after launching last week The app is being promoted through Instagram accounts that appear to...
PlatformsAPTING Enforces Apartment Verification: A Model for Reducing FraudAPTING is a new dating app in Korea that requires verification of apartment residency before users can sign up The app targets users in their 20s and 30s, combining the words "apartment" and "dating"...
PlatformsCoffee Meets Bagel Sticks to Intentional Dating, Founders Should Note Shift from Swipe FatigueCoffee Meets Bagel operates with a dual-CEO model, with Quincy Yang leading North America while Shunjue oversees global markets to better address regional differences. Asia, particularly Thailand...
PlatformsTinder Adapts Strategy in South Korea to Meet Unique Dating DemandsSouth Korea's online dating market was valued at $264 million in 2024 and is forecast to grow at 7.5% CAGR through 2035 Marriages in South Korea dropped from 322,000 in 2013 to 222,000 in 2024, while...
PlatformsHinge Prioritizes Long-Term Matches to Stand Out in Dating MarketHinge measures success through "great dates" rather than downloads or engagement metrics, surveying users after they meet in person The app's onboarding process is intentionally detailed to filter...
PlatformsYeet's AI-Driven Dating App Gains Traction with Gen Z, Offering Founders Insight into User EngagementYeet, an AI-first dating app, is gaining traction with younger users through its built-in AI assistant Yeeta that helps break the ice and maintain conversations The app has surpassed 10,000 downloads...
PlatformsGreenhalo Launches Trust-Centric Platform to Enhance Dating ConfidenceGreenhalo is an Australian startup launching a platform focused on trust and transparency in modern dating across iOS and Android The app works across multiple connection points including dating...
One weekly email on the business of dating.
What moved in the industry, what it means for operators, and what we are watching next. Written for founders, owners, and operators building dating businesses. Independent newsroom, no sponsored coverage, no filler.
Have a tip, a correction, or a pitch?
We're the people who write and edit this newsroom. Write to us directly, we reply within one business day.
Sources are protected. We reply personally.