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# Swipe Fatigue

## Definition

Swipe Fatigue describes the burnout users experience after repeatedly swiping through large volumes of profiles without meaningful connections. It leads to declining engagement, shorter sessions, and eventually app abandonment. Many platforms are redesigning their UX to combat this effect with curated suggestions and slower-paced formats.

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