Global Dating Insights

Muslim marriage app Muzz has launched its first billboard campaign in Mumbai. The push comes 18 months after entering India, where Muzz previously reported over 230k users and 2,000+ marriages. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

nfo Edge reports double-digit revenue growth for its matchmaking businesses, Jeevansathi (+16.5%) and Aisle (+35.1%). The results come right before a scheduled leadership transition in December. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Friendship apps are facing dating app hurdles like ghosting and mismatched goals, despite rising interest. Bumble BFF saw an 80% spike in weekly users as apps shift toward in-person group dinners. globaldatinginsights.com/fro…

InnerVue is expanding into the dating industry, bringing 360-degree feedback to matchmaking. The platform uses anonymous feedback from friends and exes to highlight relationship blind spots. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

UK dating app spending has surged 51.1% year-on-year as 48% of single daters report that dating has become more expensive, according to new research from Barclays. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Tokyo has allocated ¥700M ($4.4M) for marriage support in 2026, more than doubling its budget. The funding supports its AI matchmaking app, which has already led to 337 marriages. globaldatinginsights.com/fro…

AI dating startup Ditto has launched Bay Area Bestie, a new text-based friendship matching service in San Francisco. The free platonic platform gained thousands of sign-ups in 24 hours. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

UK safety regulator Ofcom is investigating gay dating app Sniffies over concerns that minors can access the platform without proper age verification checks. The platform denies breaching the Online Safety Act. globaldatinginsights.com/fro…

Users are turning Meta’s Muse AI assistant into a romantic companion. Meta permits adults to have romantic and explicit exchanges with the assistant, raising significant user privacy concerns. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

The UK is introducing new rules for automatically renewing subscriptions on dating apps like Tinder and Bumble starting January 2027, making it easier for users to cancel. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Viber Dating has recorded a 96.9% year-on-year growth in monthly active users in the Philippines, making it the platform's fastest-growing global market. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Australia is preparing legal action against five major social media platforms over under-16 age restriction breaches. Platforms face fines up to A$109.2M. [1, 2] globaldatinginsights.com/new…

Match Group is expanding safety features on Tinder and Hinge in India. The updates introduce screenshot blocking, contact blocking, and video selfie verification to cut down on scams. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Grindr CEO George Arison aims to build a $1.5B PrEP healthcare business by 2030 following its acquisition of telehealth provider Freddie. The app plans to fully integrate prescription services inside the app. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Nearly 47% of UK singles believe connecting with people has never been harder, according to a new Match Group study. It shows 43% spend most social time behind screens and 66% of Gen Z use AI for dating advice. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

UK singles are shifting to in-person dating events as average monthly app usage dropped from nearly 4 hours in 2023 to 3 hours in 2025. Match Group is now expanding its IRL events into the UK. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

AI companion app Tolan has raised $30M in a funding round led by Union Square Ventures, bringing its total funding to $60M. The platform has 250k monthly active users. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Tinder has partnered with Sprite in India for a new dating campaign called Truth and Spice. The YouTube series features celebrities talking about relationships while facing spicy food challenges. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

New Pew Research shows 40% of US adults belong to an online community, rising to 48% for ages 18–29. While 70% say these spaces add value, only 20% feel genuinely close to other members. globaldatinginsights.com/unc…

Bumble has introduced "Handles," a new optional feature allowing iOS users in the US to find specific dating profiles via unique usernames. Profiles remain private until both parties match. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…