Post pandemic, dating apps see surge in users from small towns and cities
2 years, 6 months ago

Post pandemic, dating apps see surge in users from small towns and cities

Live Mint  

The pandemic seems to have changed India’s courtship habits for good. The surge in usage is especially strong outside metro cities, which now account for 70% of users of the dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and TrulyMadly, company executives said. Nearly 72% of users believe finding love online without meeting them in person is possible, the executives at dating apps said. Usage in these cities has also been boosted with many moving to their hometowns from metros after the pandemic, she said, adding that dating apps are attracting affluent users even in small-town India. “As we shift back to IRL dating in 2022, the trends of last year are guiding the way India’s young adults navigate the world of dating, friends, connections and relationships," said Papri Dev, senior director, APAC communications lead, Tinder Inc. Snehil Khanor, co-founder and chief executive officer of TrulyMadly, said that most first dates are still on video, and if things work out, users plan an offline date.

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Getting no matches on dating apps? Study reveals a necessary quality that eclipses every other
4 days, 21 hours ago

Getting no matches on dating apps? Study reveals a necessary quality that eclipses every other

Hindustan Times  

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29% of women appreciate the reduced pressure of 'happily ever after': Survey
3 weeks, 5 days ago

29% of women appreciate the reduced pressure of 'happily ever after': Survey

India Today  

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Young people are moving away from dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble; What are they choosing instead?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Young people are moving away from dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble; What are they choosing instead?

Live Mint  

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Over 50% Indians in online dating survey say they have been catfished by AI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 50% Indians in online dating survey say they have been catfished by AI

Live Mint  

As millions turn to dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms to find love, new McAfee India research has revealed an alarming rise in AI-driven romance scams, fraudulent dating apps, and deepfake deception, making it harder than ever for hopeful romantics to tell the difference between true love and a digital con. Some of the more startling findings from the …

Over 70% Indians are targeted by AI dating scams, 61% may develop feelings for AI bots: McAfee
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 70% Indians are targeted by AI dating scams, 61% may develop feelings for AI bots: McAfee

Firstpost  

AI romance or dating scams aren’t the only problem—fraudsters are also impersonating celebrities to lure people in. About 42 per cent of respondents reported that they or someone they know had been contacted by a scammer pretending to be a famous person About 51 per cent of people surveyed admitted that either they or someone they know had been approached …

Tinder is using AI to make online dating creep-proof
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tinder is using AI to make online dating creep-proof

India Today  

I have been using online dating apps for a few years, and honestly, if you’re a girl on these platforms, it’s almost impossible to avoid inappropriate messages. Ahead of Internet Safety Day on February 11, Tinder is collaborating with the Centre for Social Research to create a safer online dating experience. “For Safer Internet Day, we’re launching the Tinder Dating …

QuackQuack hits 35 Million users, unveils key dating trends
2 months, 1 week ago

QuackQuack hits 35 Million users, unveils key dating trends

Deccan Chronicle  

As 2025 begins, QuackQuack, India’s most-downloaded dating app, celebrates an impressive milestone: reaching 35 million active users. To further understand its user base and improve its features, QuackQuack conducted an in-depth study of 10,000 active users who had been on the app for over six months. We hit 35 million users and 30 million app downloads, and we’ve seen record …

Your ultimate guide to dating apps
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Your ultimate guide to dating apps

Hindustan Times  

If you’re among those who are set on finding love online, whether casual or long-term, there are countless apps in the market to make your heart sway. Features like Passport and subscriptions like Tinder Plus, Gold, and Platinum let you unlock perks like unlimited swipes, boosting your profile, and seeing who’s already liked you. That said, Tinder can feel a …

As the year ends, winter travel is heating up dating apps with spike in matches
3 months, 2 weeks ago

As the year ends, winter travel is heating up dating apps with spike in matches

Deccan Chronicle  

For Indians, winter is not only about sweaters and hot cocoa- it's the favorite season for the wanderlust and travel enthusiasts, and India's No.1 dating app, QuackQuack's, consumer study shows a record high matches induced by the same love for traveling this winter. The app's recent survey of 10,000 active users from metros, suburbs, and rural areas of India revealed …

Dating apps aren’t just for casual hookups: Study shows they lead to long-lasting, satisfying relationships
4 months ago

Dating apps aren’t just for casual hookups: Study shows they lead to long-lasting, satisfying relationships

Hindustan Times  

In today's digital age, more and more people are finding love through dating apps. A recent study published in Social Sciences reveals that romantic relationships that begin through dating apps are not significantly different in quality from those formed in person. Study shows no difference in relationship quality for online and in-person couples Do dating apps affect relationship quality? Participants …

With a new code being implemented, women of colour share their experiences on dating apps
4 months, 4 weeks ago

With a new code being implemented, women of colour share their experiences on dating apps

ABC  

Over five years, Daizy Maan thinks she has been on "around 150 to 200 dates". The code will require dating apps to detect potential incidents of "online-enabled" harm and take action against users who violate a company's online safety policies. Racism not an issue for all, unlike safety Vanessa, who asked to use a pseudonym, said using dating apps in …

Social Media Plays a Crucial Role in Online Dating Success
6 months ago

Social Media Plays a Crucial Role in Online Dating Success

Hindustan Times  

A study reveals that the relationship dynamics of couples who met through online platforms differ from those who met offline. Social media plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between online and offline relationships, providing a platform for couples to connect with their social networks. A relationship that started from online dating is more successful when shared on social …

2 out of 3 users of dating/matrimony apps have never had an in-person meeting
6 months, 3 weeks ago

2 out of 3 users of dating/matrimony apps have never had an in-person meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

Juleo, a Trusted Exclusive Singles Club, in partnership with YouGov, a global public opinion company, has surveyed over 1,000 singles from the top 8 Indian cities to capture the ongoing trends in Indian matchmaking. The report reveals stunning insights on issues like singles matching with profiles online but not meeting their prospects in person, concerns around safety and the genuineness …

What Is The Mental Health Impact of Dating Apps? Find Out Here
7 months ago

What Is The Mental Health Impact of Dating Apps? Find Out Here

News 18  

In the digital age, dating apps have revolutionized how people connect and form relationships. Jeevika Sharma, relationship expert highlights several reasons why dating apps can negatively affect mental well-being, emphasizing the importance of a balanced and mindful approach to online dating. Unrealistic Expectations Dating apps often showcase curated profiles, where users present the best versions of themselves. While dating apps …

Study: 33% Of Single Indians Are Now Choosing Slow, Meaningful Dates Over-Elaborate Outings
7 months ago

Study: 33% Of Single Indians Are Now Choosing Slow, Meaningful Dates Over-Elaborate Outings

News 18  

As the monsoon season peaks and the festive period approaches, Bumble and Zepto are making it easier than ever for singles to plan unforgettable at-home dates. According to Bumble’s survey, the ‘Consider-Date’ trend is on the rise, with 33% of single Indians now choosing slow, meaningful dates over-elaborate outings. According to Bumble’s recent survey, 73% of single Indians believe that …

Best dating apps in 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Best dating apps in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The best dating apps for 2024 are: Best app for casual dating: Tinder …

The Swipe Pandemic: Are dating apps like Hinge, Bumble and Tinder pushing us to addiction?
11 months, 1 week ago

The Swipe Pandemic: Are dating apps like Hinge, Bumble and Tinder pushing us to addiction?

India Today  

“I have been on these dating apps for almost two years now. I don’t get as many matches as I want, but I think it’s the case with every guy on these dating apps," says Sidharth Agarwal*, a 25-year-old software developer from Kolkata. A survey conducted by eHarmony found: A shocking nine in ten singles believe they are "addicted" to …

Researchers uncover Tinder hack that could DOUBLE your matches after analyzing more than 23,000 profiles on the dating app
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Researchers uncover Tinder hack that could DOUBLE your matches after analyzing more than 23,000 profiles on the dating app

Daily Mail  

A deep-dive exploring over 23,000 profiles in Tinder's dating pool has identified the most common, self-reported interests of those looking for love on the mobile app. Men looking for that first spark of connection with a special lady may want to reconnect with their softer side: leisure interests like reading and casual activities like walking, topped the list for women. …

What does the post-pandemic dating world look like for singles?
11 months, 4 weeks ago

What does the post-pandemic dating world look like for singles?

Live Mint  

It’s been exactly four years since the covid-19 pandemic gripped the entire globe. I can easily say that 100% of my clients started looking within, introspecting on what they really wanted from a relationship, and how they could work on themselves to be ready for it. Yet, in 2022 as the world started trudging towards normalcy, most of my single …

Forget guidebooks - try dating apps: How using Tinder and Bumble while abroad can be a great way to get top tourist tips
1 year ago

Forget guidebooks - try dating apps: How using Tinder and Bumble while abroad can be a great way to get top tourist tips

Daily Mail  

Many say they're two of the best ways to discover a destination's delights Tinder and Bumble are the two largest dating apps in the world Insider knowledge about a destination is much-prized among those travellers seeking a more authentic holiday experience. Caroline West, a sex and relationship expert for Bumble, said: 'Using Bumble abroad can be helpful if you're keen …

Dating App Unlocks New Dating Possibilities With These Love Styles
1 year, 1 month ago

Dating App Unlocks New Dating Possibilities With These Love Styles

News 18  

Tinder, the world’s most popular dating app is helping daters in India to ‘Know Your Love Style’. Furthermore, an overwhelming 82% of app users consider it crucial to understand their matches’ ‘Love Style’ early on in the dating process. Aahana Dhar, Tinder’s Communications Director, India says, “Gen Z is rewriting the rules of dating, and ‘Time Together’ has emerged as …

77% Indians Swiped Right on Fake Love: Latest Report Shows Boom in AI Romance Scams
1 year, 1 month ago

77% Indians Swiped Right on Fake Love: Latest Report Shows Boom in AI Romance Scams

News 18  

A staggering 77 per cent Indians have reported encountering fake profiles or AI-generated photos on dating platforms or social media, according to the latest ‘Modern Love’ study conducted by McAfee. Furthermore, the prevalence of romance scams is alarming, with 39 per cent Indians revealing that their interactions with potential love interests online turned out to be with scammers. The allure …

V-Day Frenzy Triggers Dating Avalanching
1 year, 1 month ago

V-Day Frenzy Triggers Dating Avalanching

Deccan Chronicle  

In a bid to find a quick date ahead of Valentine’s Day, Gen-Zers are swiping ‘left’ and ‘right’ in the world of online dating like there is no tomorrow. However, the non-stop ‘right’ swipe frenzy has snowballed into a new dating trend called “Avalanching.” Experts say that many singletons, fueled by peer pressure, and perhaps FOMO, are turning to dating …

Tinder brings new user warnings to boost safe dating experience
1 year, 1 month ago

Tinder brings new user warnings to boost safe dating experience

India TV News  

Tinder brings new user warnings to boost safe dating experience When users receive a warning it will remain as a visible message that they cannot delete. Tinder, a dating app has reportedly announced new warnings to provide additional guidance to users, to inform them of inappropriate behaviour along with the immediate opportunity to change their actions to move forward. “These …

Why is it so hard to get a date using a dating app these days?
1 year, 2 months ago

Why is it so hard to get a date using a dating app these days?

The Independent  

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‘Tis the season of lookbacks
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Tis the season of lookbacks

Live Mint  

Another year is ending, and this means almost every popular app will send us a lookback at how we used it over the last 12 months. The top dating mantra for this demographic they say, is “authenticity”, while the top social causes that daters were interested in include LGBTQ+ rights, followed by the climate crisis, animal rights, mental health, and …

Forget Hinge or Tinder – Strava is the best dating app out there
1 year, 3 months ago

Forget Hinge or Tinder – Strava is the best dating app out there

The Independent  

Strava used to be the most complete social media app. You’re spending upwards of three hours with these people at a time, or training by yourself every day, as your conversation and priorities regress from being the normal concerns of someone worryingly close to 30, to that of a child on a summer camp, thinking of your upcoming marathon and …

Yelp, Strava and Duolingo are…dating apps?
1 year, 4 months ago

Yelp, Strava and Duolingo are…dating apps?

Live Mint  

On the internet, every app can be a dating app. Countless dating apps promise to connect you with a soul mate or fling, but some intrepid daters scout for romance on other sites—from language-learning platform Duolingo to film-review hub Letterboxd. Soon, people will meet “on every single app that exists," Ciesielski says. The divorced parents, both based in Las Vegas, …

Why has Gen Z turned to matrimonial apps to find meaningful dates?
1 year, 4 months ago

Why has Gen Z turned to matrimonial apps to find meaningful dates?

Live Mint  

In the midst of an intense conversation about finding a suitable partner, Kritika Ayya, 29, pipes in with a suggestion. “We should check matrimony apps.” Not for “marriage marriage” but to find someone who is committed and willing to have a long-term relationship. “They went on dates,” Ayya says, “But we knew that they would eventually marry.” Considering the constant …

Gen Z Is Leaving Dating Apps Behind
1 year, 4 months ago

Gen Z Is Leaving Dating Apps Behind

Wired  

In August, a swarm of hopeless and horny romantics on Reddit disputed the pros and cons of Bumble, the dating app that requires women to make the first move. Said another, “Lots of fun conversations but ghost city when trying to get a number or plan a date.” Other Redditors openly shared how they met their partners on the app, …

A new guide focuses on online dating safety
1 year, 6 months ago

A new guide focuses on online dating safety

Live Mint  

A question that has been asked one too many times recently is: How safe are dating apps? In a bid to make dating safer for users, Tinder has announced a dating safety guide for online daters in India, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Research, a non-profit organisation. The guide leverages the NGO’s insights, research and expertise to create …

Tinder and Centre for Social Research collaborate to Launch comprehensive Dating Safety Guide in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Tinder and Centre for Social Research collaborate to Launch comprehensive Dating Safety Guide in India

India TV News  

Tinder and Centre for Social Research collaborate to Launch comprehensive Dating Safety Guide in India The Director of the Centre for Social Research in India, enthusiastically expressed her support for this collaboration, emphasizing their shared mission of enhancing online safety and digital well-being. Tinder, the popular dating app, has partnered with the non-profit organization Centre for Social Research to introduce …

Bengaluru man's search for love on dating app turns costly, loses Rs 2.5 lakh to online scammer
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru man's search for love on dating app turns costly, loses Rs 2.5 lakh to online scammer

India Today  

In a story that warns about the dangers of the internet, a 30-year-old tech enthusiast living in Bengaluru found himself in a troubling situation due to a popular dating app. As per the report by New Indian Express, the tech-savvy guy was drawn in by the exciting things he heard about the dating app. Nikita threatened to share the embarrassing …

India's Progressive Dating Renaissance: Fluidity and Inclusivity Lead the Way
1 year, 9 months ago

India's Progressive Dating Renaissance: Fluidity and Inclusivity Lead the Way

News 18  

An app for meeting new people, Tinder, reveals new insights about how young adults in India are boldly challenging societal norms, embracing fluid identities, and reshaping the dating landscape with an open mindset. Rejecting gender norms and redefining relationships Gen Z’s rejection of traditional gender roles is validated by their dating patterns as 76% young daters in India affirm that …

Swiping left on dating habits and making meaningful connections instead
1 year, 9 months ago

Swiping left on dating habits and making meaningful connections instead

Live Mint  

“Situationships” are not new to Gen Z or younger millennials. In February, Bengaluru held its first-ever “Conscious Dating” event, co-conceptualised by expressive art therapy practitioners Shilpa Ivaturi, 30, and Sarayu Acharya, 27, with event curator Ekta Singh, 35. There is very little talking and lots of artistic activities using techniques such as visualisation, drama and art rooted in the modalities …

How to not get fooled in love: Modern daters are once bitten, twice shy
1 year, 11 months ago

How to not get fooled in love: Modern daters are once bitten, twice shy

Live Mint  

Navigating the dating space can be challenging; add bad experiences into the mix, and one might just want to reflexively shut the door altogether. From gaslighting to ghosting, there are too many ways available for people to make someone feel like a fool in love, a feeling that’s hard to shake off. A recent survey by QuackQuack, a dating app, …

Indians lost ₹7,966 on average in online dating scams: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Indians lost ₹7,966 on average in online dating scams: Report

The Hindu  

Findings published by Norton about Indian consumers’ online creeping behaviour highlighted that online dating scams have proven costly to a majority of Indian survey respondents, with nearly three out of four victims suffering financial losses. Common reasons for doing so include finding pictures of them online that were disturbing, finding out the person lied about their personal details, finding pictures …

Valentine's Day 2023: 5 best free dating apps in India
2 years, 1 month ago

Valentine's Day 2023: 5 best free dating apps in India

Live Mint  

Valentine Week is around the corner. The Bumble Premium subscription offers unlimited swipes, beeline where users can check who already liked them, advanced filters, incognito mode along with travel mode. The Tinder Premium subscription offers unlimited swipes, advanced filters, travel mode, hide ads, control your profile, rewind your likes, priority messaging and more. The Hinge premium offers see everywhere who …

Dating and Deal-Breakers: Daters Reveal Their Most Common Non-Negotiables
2 years, 2 months ago

Dating and Deal-Breakers: Daters Reveal Their Most Common Non-Negotiables

News 18  

India’s most downloaded dating app, QuackQuack, studied 12000 of its users from tier 1 and tier 2 cities, ranging between 25 and 35. The dating and friendship app asked the survey participants what makes them hit like on one person’s profile while passing on another. Ravi Mittal, founder and CEO, says, “From the approximately 24 million chats exchanged last month, …

Dating apps might not be sanskari, but are matrimonial apps foolproof?
2 years, 2 months ago

Dating apps might not be sanskari, but are matrimonial apps foolproof?

Live Mint  

Modern dating can be a minefield; from swiping left on profiles, rolling eyes at bios, we are all exhausted by having to navigate what seems like countless users that dating apps have. To add to this, should one find their soulmate on a dating app, answering the dreaded ‘how did you meet’ question from parents or family often leads down …

Safety On Dating Apps Is Of Utmost Importance, Says Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Safety On Dating Apps Is Of Utmost Importance, Says Study

News 18  

According to a survey run by India’s homegrown dating app, QuackQuack, 67% of women prefer online dating over its traditional counterpart owing to the tight security and safety measures on these platforms. For instance, our app’s moderators use parameters such as User Information, IP City, IP Country, OS Information, and more to track and suspend fake profiles.” To better their …

Shraddha Walkar murder: What digital safety do dating apps offer and how can you stay safe online?
2 years, 4 months ago

Shraddha Walkar murder: What digital safety do dating apps offer and how can you stay safe online?

Firstpost  

After dating app Bumble has been embroiled in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, many are worried about the security these sites offer. From photo verification to awareness about online harassment, a look at safety options provided by these matchmaking sites Since Shraddha Walkar’s brutal murder has come to light, dating app Bumble has found itself entangled in the case. For …

Shraddha Walkar Case: Modern Love or Bullying? Stories that Depict How Dating Apps Changed Lives
2 years, 4 months ago

Shraddha Walkar Case: Modern Love or Bullying? Stories that Depict How Dating Apps Changed Lives

News 18  

Ever since the pandemic, the new normal has become online and dating is not far behind. According to Dr. Aditi Paul, author of ‘The Current Collegiate Hookup Culture: Dating Apps, Hookup Scripts, and Sexual Outcomes’ – “Covid19 made it impossible for us to meet face to face. Shruti was in the second year of college when she first thought of …

How Aaftab Poonawala case has brought dating apps into focus
2 years, 4 months ago

How Aaftab Poonawala case has brought dating apps into focus

India Today  

Aaftab Poonawala and Shraddha Walkar met through a dating app: Bumble, in Mumbai before moving to Delhi. Psychologist Dr Shweta Sharma said the unthinkable incident is bound to increase fear and mistrust among the users of online dating apps. Speaking about the cultural aspect of online dating apps, Sharma said, "Dating is not something that we have learnt from our …

10 things I have learnt from over 5 years of online dating
2 years, 5 months ago

10 things I have learnt from over 5 years of online dating

Live Mint  

My first impression of dating apps, I must admit, was largely negative. I did, however, pounce on my colleagues when they returned from their dates to find out exactly what it was like — their stories did not assuage my initial trepidation about dating apps, and after one horrendous date soon after, I abstained from using an app for a …

Matrimonial sites devise ways to beat dating apps
2 years, 5 months ago

Matrimonial sites devise ways to beat dating apps

Live Mint  

BENGALURU : Matrimonial platforms such as Matrimony.com Ltd, People Group’s Shaadi.com and Info Edge unit Jeevansathi.com are adding conversational features, video chats and expanding to newer markets to diversify and attract a young Indian population amid a covid-induced spurt in online dating. While dating platforms have been in India for at least seven years, covid accelerated the habits of younger …

10 years of Tinder: How has the app changed the way we date?
2 years, 6 months ago

10 years of Tinder: How has the app changed the way we date?

The Independent  

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How to create the perfect dating app profile, according to science
2 years, 6 months ago

How to create the perfect dating app profile, according to science

Daily Mail  

'Swiping left' and 'swiping right' have become ubiquitous with whether we find someone attractive or not, all thanks to the rise of dating apps. Studies have shown that having a dog in your photos, or an Apple product, increase your chance of getting a match To celebrate Tinder's ten year anniversary, MailOnline have discovered the top ten ways to find …

Tinder-owner Match ups antitrust pressure on Apple in India with new case
2 years, 7 months ago

Tinder-owner Match ups antitrust pressure on Apple in India with new case

The Hindu  

Tinder-owner Match Group has filed an antitrust case against Apple with the competition regulator in India, accusing it of "monopolistic conduct" that forces developers to pay high commissions for in-app purchases, a legal filing seen by Reuters shows. In the previously unreported India filing, Match argues Apple's conduct restricts innovation and app developers that offer digital services by enforcing the …

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