BUSINESSWIRE – LuxuryLife.ai, a European luxury dating platform, has expanded into the U.S. market. The platform, which emphasizes verified profiles and personalized matchmaking, aims to connect individuals with similar lifestyles. A U.S.-specific site has been launched, and the company plans to collaborate with local brands and venues as part of its broader international rollout.
Month: May 2025
Study Finds Reform UK Voters More Dateable Than Tories Among Under-40s
METRO.CO.UK – A study by the University of Southampton and Harvard found that UK dating app users aged 18–40 are more open to dating Reform UK supporters than Conservatives, especially among younger, left-leaning users. While Labour, Green, and Lib Dem voters get more matches overall, Conservative support is now seen as more of a red flag. Experts say political alignment matters more in long-term relationships, but dating across party lines can sometimes shift views over time.
Dating Apps End Their Best Month of Revenue Ever
APPFIGURES – In April, the top three dating apps cashed their biggest checks yet. $4B. That’s how much users spent in the top 3 three dating apps so far in 2024 as a result of increasing prices, aggressive monetization, and new subscription tiers. Hinge’s basic subscription, which has a variable cost based on age and location, can cost $45/mo. Double what it was in 2020. Bumble and Tinder have done the same. Bumble lost momentum in the last year, but even it is seeing revenue rise. ±$76M in app in April, up 25% from January of 2024. Tinder saw $171M of gross revenue in April, up 35% from January of 2024.
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Grindr Seeks User Consent to Train AI Features
QNEWS – Grindr is rolling out a consent prompt asking users to share certain profile data – including location, preferences, and chat content – to help develop AI-powered tools like connection recommendations and personal chatbots. Health-related data like HIV status and vaccination records are excluded. Users can opt out at any time via privacy settings. While some report repeated consent pop-ups, Grindr says this is a technical issue affecting a small number of users.
Tinder Taps Into Tarot, Zodiac, and Pets to Attract Gen Z Daters
MASHABLE – Tinder is embracing Gen Z's growing interest in spiritual compatibility, with features centered on astrology, tarot, and even pets. A survey shows 30% of Gen Z and Millennials check zodiac signs before dating, and 16% use tarot cards for romantic guidance. Pet references in Tinder bios are also rising, with 1 in 5 singles globally creating vision boards inspired by their pets.
Japanese Dating App Pairs Expands to South Korea
PRTIMES.JP – Pairs, a Japanese dating app with 25M total registrations, is expanding to South Korea as part of its Asian rollout. Korean and Japanese users will remain on separate networks. The app has been localized with Korean-specific matching questions and supports local ID verification.
Survey Finds Gen Z Leads in Discussing Consent and Boundaries While Dating
OKCUPID – To mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month, OkCupid and It’s On Us surveyed ~500 singles to better understand how daters discuss consent, boundaries, and prevention. The results show that 75% of singles always talk about sexual boundaries, with Gen Z leading at 82%. 93% say they’re fully honest on dating profiles, and 78% discuss sexual preferences before intimacy. 63% talk openly about sexual and domestic violence with friends or family, with women 10% more likely to do so than men. 83% believe colleges should do more to prevent sexual assault, and 72% think the government should take stronger action.
Kelleher International Restructures Leadership to Support Growth
PRESS RELEASE – Kelleher International has named John Berg as sole CEO, ending the co-leadership structure with co-founder Amber Kelleher. The company also promoted five senior staff across marketing, HR, client relations, and member acquisition.
Spencer Rascoff Doubles Down on Match Group
LINKEDIN – 100 days into his role as CEO, Spencer Rascoff has purchased another $2M in Match Group stock, adding to the $2M he bought last quarter. The move reflects clear confidence in the company's performance and future.