IBISWorld

""IBISWorld is an industry research firm providing detailed market analysis, financial data, and forecasting for industry segments globally, with comprehensive coverage of the Dating Services industry in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other markets. IBISWorld reports that the U.S. Dating Services industry generated $3.2 billion in revenue in 2025 (2.7% growth year-over-year), with revenue growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% over the preceding five-year period, indicating steady market growth despite mature market conditions.

The industry comprises 380 businesses in the United States (declining at a 3.7% CAGR 2020-2025), suggesting industry consolidation where larger platforms (Match Group, eHarmony, Blue Plate) gain share from smaller competitors. IBISWorld identifies mobile dating as the fastest-growing segment, driven by real-time accessibility and mobile internet adoption; mobile dominance represents a fundamental market structure change where web-based dating platforms (Match.com, eHarmony) now compete directly with mobile-first apps (Tinder, Bumble, Hinge). The firm reports international market data including the United Kingdom (£399 million in 2025, 1.2% CAGR), Canada ($178.6 million in 2025), and Australia ($316.4 million in 2025, 4.4% CAGR), providing dating platforms with regional market sizing.

IBISWorld's industry analysis identifies key success factors including digital innovation investment, user acquisition efficiency, retention optimization, and trust/safety infrastructure. Investors, dating platform executives, and analysts use IBISWorld reports as primary sources for industry forecasting, market sizing, and competitive landscape analysis. IBISWorld's position as an authoritative independent industry research source makes it a critical reference point for strategic planning and valuation modeling in the dating industry.""