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ProductAisle Introduces Money Back Guarantee to Boost User ConfidenceAisle, an Indian dating app focused on serious relationships, has launched a Money Back Guarantee program for select paid subscriptions in its 12th year of operation Eligible users who actively...
The DataQuackQuack Reveals Gen Z's Focus on 'Relationship Resumes' for CompatibilityOver 55% of Gen Z Indian dating app users care more about how partners handled past relationships than the number of exes they had 41% of daters over 25 want to understand how potential partners...
ProductFate Launches IRL Events to Enhance Matchmaking QualityFate, a swipeless dating app, has launched Fate IRL, a new series of in-person dating events that uses app data to match attendees before they meet The app has surpassed 10,000 installs and uses a...
ProductKnown Ditches Swiping for AI Conversations to Capture Niche UsersDating app startups are moving away from the traditional swipe mechanic that has dominated the industry for over a decade. San Francisco-based Known uses AI-powered voice conversations to learn about...
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...
The DataGleeden-Ipsos Data Shows AI Adoption in Tier 2 Cities, Expanding India's Digital Intimacy MarketTier 2 Indian cities like Kochi, Coimbatore, and Visakhapatnam are increasingly adopting AI tools for intimate conversations, challenging metro dominance Bengaluru leads with 77% willing to use AI...
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...
EarningsMatrimony.com Boosts Q1 Billings by 7.8%, Strengthens Matchmaking ServicesMatrimony.com reported consolidated billings of ₹13,603 lakhs for Q1 FY27, reflecting 7.8% year-over-year growth Matchmaking Services segment generated ₹13,527 lakhs, up from ₹12,531 lakhs in the...
The DataCloaked Survey Reveals Robocalls Deter Phone Sharing on Dating Apps, Pressuring Platforms to Enhance PrivacyAmericans receive an average of 16 spam calls and 9 spam texts per month, with robocalls cited as the most irritating form of unwanted contact by 58% of respondents 30% of dating app users avoid...
The DataMarquette Poll Shows Dating Apps Lag Behind In-Person Dates: Founders Should Focus on Offline Engagement49% of adults reported not dating at all, while 27% go on dates at least once a month 70% of single adults do not use dating apps, though 15% use them monthly Only 35% of adults born in the 2000s...
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