Global Dating Insights

Matrimony.com’s first-half profit surged 147% to ₹39.8 crore ($4.2M) as paid subscriptions grew 14.6% to 570,000. The company also approved an $850k deal to take a controlling stake in Astro-Vision Futuretech. globaldatinginsights.com/new…

Grindr is launching its new $120/month Edge subscription globally on Nov 17, capping membership at 1% of its active users (~160k spots). Nearly 400k users registered for early access to the AI-powered tier. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Gamified dating app Genza has launched in Los Angeles, starting with the UCLA and Westwood communities. The app uses 3D avatars and AI quests, unlocking profile photos only after matches reach a 100% bond level. globaldatinginsights.com/new…

The EU is set to unveil its Digital Fairness Act, introducing new rules for dating apps and AI chatbots. Platforms face fines of up to 6% of global turnover for using manipulative "dark patterns" and addictive design. globaldatinginsights.com/new…

A Turkish court has blocked access to nine dating apps, including OkCupid and Feeld. The undisclosed ruling follows a pattern of digital restrictions heavily impacting LGBTQ+ platforms in the country. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Grindr Q3 2026 revenue surged 22% to $141.4M, prompting it to raise its full-year forecast. The app is launching Edge, its new $120/month AI subscription, globally on Nov 17. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Match Group plans to appeal an €11M GDPR fine imposed on Tinder by Ireland's Data Protection Commission. The company recorded a $12.6M provision and argues the disputed data policies protect user safety. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Dating app Pure has reached a $220M annualised revenue run rate, with US revenue more than doubling over the past year. The platform expects to double this run rate in 2027. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Match Group is banning AI agents from Tinder and Hinge. CEO Spencer Rascoff stated autonomous tools undermine real human interaction, saying "some friction is necessary" for dating. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Bumble Q3 2026 revenue dropped 16% to $207.1M as its total paying users fell to 3.08M. The low-profile results come as the platform moves towards a $1.3B acquisition by Ithaca Holdings. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Luxury matchmaking firm Kelleher International has named Jennifer Wills sole CEO. The firm plans to launch a new matchmaking intelligence platform and verified portable client IDs in 2027. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

The next LTR session streams tomorrow at 11:45 AM EST, featuring Courtland Brooks UX Director Viktor Cindric. He will share testing insights to help dating apps improve user experiences. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

36% of Americans admit to secretly checking their partner's accounts, according to an All About Cookies survey. The study found 74% have shared phone passcodes, but only 22% believe in full password transparency. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

A new New Jersey bill could hold AI chatbot providers liable for user harm. Bill A5607 impacts romantic AI apps, classifying chatbots as products under state liability laws. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

49% of single Gen Z Singaporeans are open to using FirstDate, the government-backed matchmaking pilot. A YouGov poll shows they favor it over Millennials (28%) to find verified partners. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

81% of singles are more likely to use a dating app if every profile is verified, according to a new World survey. It also found 74% have suspected a match was fake. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Match Group Q3 2026 revenue fell 3% to $891M, but net income rose 8% to $174M. Hinge direct revenue surged 19% to $220.6M, and Tinder DAUs returned to growth for the first time in 3.5 years. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Apple is introducing new 18+ App Store age rating rules for dating apps and romantic AI companions. Starting Nov 16, developers must declare location sharing and relationship features. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Hello Group has acquired a majority stake in Inner Circle, the Amsterdam-based selective dating app with 9 million members. The deal expands Hello Group’s presence in Europe and LATAM. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Neurodivergent-friendly dating app Mattr is expanding globally by partnering with HubPeople. Mattr, designed for users with ADHD and autism, will migrate to HubPeople's massive platform tech. globaldatinginsights.com/new…