Kim Harris

Dating app Ailo launched AI-powered matching with a claimed 70% compatibility minimum, but has not disclosed its methodology.

Meta has launched an AI chatbot assistant and weekly algorithmic matches for Facebook Dating in the US and Canada, with no disclosed monetisation path.

Dateability has launched Version 2.0 of its accessibility-focused dating app and reports 10x user growth since its 2022 launch.

Grindr replaced notification sounds for 3.9 million daily active users with a Christina Aguilera song, with no opt-out beyond muting notifications.

Miami dating app Ailo has launched an AI matching algorithm designed by founder Dani Geary, who claims 20 years of matchmaking experience.

Orra, a dating app with anonymous profiles until mutual interest, launches in beta this week in Salt Lake City without disclosing how its matching works.

Pure has added at-home STD testing to its US dating app via TBD Health, but has not said whether test or prescription data reaches the app.

The League's downloads rose 23% year-on-year in Q4 2024 and Coffee Meets Bagel's 19%, per Sensor Tower, as dating apps that limit matches gain ground.

Cerca requires school email verification and 40 users per campus before activating Student Mode, and is launching a US university tour with mixers.

Tinder is promoting its Double Date group feature to Gen Z with an Ibiza campaign, and the company says 90% of usage comes from under-29s.

Tinder's Puerto Rico userbase is up 35% since July and Passport use there is up 52%, coinciding with Bad Bunny's San Juan residency, the app says.

Grindr has launched Grindr Presents, an in-app content hub with uncensored original shows and playlists, but has not disclosed its spend or success metrics.

Dating app members are reportedly using AI chatbots to plan secret breakups, a behaviour called 'banksying', per social posts, mainly TikTok.

Tinder India launched four limited-edition ice cream flavours with Indu under its 'Move On' campaign, aimed at users who have recently been dumped.

HubPeople claims its Founder Success programme grew gaming dating app Date Player 2's revenue 18-21%, but the figures lack a timeframe and baseline.

Bumble has launched an in-app library of 20 expert articles and videos on messaging, confidence and emotional resilience, as it works on engagement.

OkCupid matches with political alignment have 31% higher conversation rates, but most rival apps treat political filtering as an afterthought.

Taimi, an LGBTQ dating app with 20 million downloads, has launched free event promotion tools and a First Move conversation starter feature.

Roblox plans dating features limited to users aged 17 and over with identity verification, according to a company announcement this week.

Bebs, a US dating app, launched this month with QR-coded cards and prepaid restaurant dates at 2,000 claimed venues, rated 4.6 on iOS and 2.7 on Android.