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    Tawkify's 'Future Faking' Survey: A Theatre of Insincere Commitment

    Tawkify's 'Future Faking' Survey: A Theatre of Insincere Commitment

    92% of dating app users report experiencing 'future faking' – premature commitment talk that disappears 40% of singles a…

    Tuesday 26th May (5 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Data & Analytics
    Dating Apps' Engagement Strategy Backfires: Users Prefer Sexting Over Meeting

    Dating Apps' Engagement Strategy Backfires: Users Prefer Sexting Over Meeting

    14% of adults now choose sexting over physical sex even when in-person intimacy is available 83% consider sexting outsid…

    Tuesday 26th May (5 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Data & Analytics
    Craft Dating Apps Bet on Manual Vetting. Can They Scale Trust?

    Craft Dating Apps Bet on Manual Vetting. Can They Scale Trust?

    47% of British users believe dating apps don't work for them, whilst 54% admit to AI-enhancing their profiles Geek Meet …

    Monday 25th May (6 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Data & Analytics
    India's 'Soft Exit' Trend: Emotional Maturity or Conflict Avoidance?

    India's 'Soft Exit' Trend: Emotional Maturity or Conflict Avoidance?

    51% of Indian dating app users aged 23–35 now favour "soft exits" over ghosting, according to a survey of 9,347 daters 4…

    Monday 25th May (6 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Technology & AI Lab
    Chunkr's Bet: Privacy Over Algorithms in Gay Dating

    Chunkr's Bet: Privacy Over Algorithms in Gay Dating

    Solo developer Justin launched Chunkr in April 2025, reaching 1,500 iOS users shortly after debut with Android version p…

    Friday 22nd May · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    Tinder's Pickleball Pivot: Innovation or Desperation?

    Tinder's Pickleball Pivot: Innovation or Desperation?

    Tinder is hosting in-person events across Los Angeles, including pickleball matches, art classes, and silent discos, as …

    Thursday 21st May · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    ateam's 11-Minute Limit: A Bold Bet Against Dating's Engagement Economy

    ateam's 11-Minute Limit: A Bold Bet Against Dating's Engagement Economy

    ateam launched in New York with an 11-minute daily usage cap and partnerships with 15 fitness studios including SoulCycl…

    Thursday 21st May · 1 min readRead →
    Technology & AI Lab
    CMB's 70% Verification Uptake: A Trust Shift or User Fatigue?

    CMB's 70% Verification Uptake: A Trust Shift or User Fatigue?

    70% of Coffee Meets Bagel active users completed AI-powered video selfie verification within the first month of rollout …

    Wednesday 20th May · 1 min readRead →
    Community & Directory
    Hinge's $200K French Gamble: Community Aid or Brand Play?

    Hinge's $200K French Gamble: Community Aid or Brand Play?

    Hinge has donated $2.3M globally through its One More Hour programme since launching in the US in 2024 62% of French Gen…

    Wednesday 20th May · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    Grindr's $130M Quarter: Monopoly Power or Lasting Moat?

    Grindr's $130M Quarter: Monopoly Power or Lasting Moat?

    Grindr reported $130 million in Q1 revenue, up 38% year-on-year, and raised full-year guidance to $535 million Average p…

    Wednesday 20th May · 1 min readRead →
    Regulatory Monitor
    Canada's Fraud Reality Check: Dating Apps Fight the Wrong Battle

    Canada's Fraud Reality Check: Dating Apps Fight the Wrong Battle

    More than 25% of fraudulent payment cases in Canada involve stolen credit cards and unauthorised charges—32% higher than…

    Wednesday 20th May · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    Tinder's Astrology Mode: A Quick Fix for a Deeper Engagement Problem

    Tinder's Astrology Mode: A Quick Fix for a Deeper Engagement Problem

    Tinder Canada's Astrology Mode campaign generated over 770,000 influencer impressions and more than 24,000 engagements i…

    Tuesday 19th May · 1 min readRead →