Category: All Internet Dating Statistics

Indian Singles Want Deeper Connections and Safer Dating Apps

Posted on September 28, 2026
Indian Singles Want Deeper Connections and Safer Dating Apps

THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE – A Match Group-commissioned Ipsos survey of 1K single Indians found that 40% currently use dating apps and 55% expect to use one within the next year. ~72% prefer fewer but deeper connections, while the same proportion of those seeking a relationship would only date someone they could see a long-term future with. Safety remains a concern for 60%, and 52% consider verified profiles and strong safety measures important when choosing an app. Although 63% said dating apps help them feel less alone, 58% feel connected online but lonely in real life.

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Straight Women Less Willing to Date Bisexual Men, YouGov Finds

Posted on September 24, 2026
Straight Women Less Willing to Date Bisexual Men, YouGov Finds

PINK NEWS – A YouGov poll of nearly 6,000 British adults found that 19% of straight women would date a bisexual man, compared with 53% of straight men who would date a bisexual woman. Concerns included cheating, insecurity, and discomfort with same-sex experiences. Older respondents were generally less willing than younger people to date someone bisexual.

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Report: One in 10 Young Singles Stopped Dating Because It’s Too Expensive

Posted on September 22, 2026
Report: One in 10 Young Singles Stopped Dating Because it's too Expensive

MASHABLE – A Zelle survey of 1,800 Gen Z and millennial daters found that 84% have changed their dating habits because of rising costs. Nearly one-third are going on fewer dates, while 11% have stopped dating because they cannot afford it. Many are choosing cheaper or free activities, and 38% viewed someone more positively for planning an affordable but thoughtful date. Financial honesty, sensible spending, and avoiding awkward conversations about payment were among the biggest financial green flags.

See full article at Mashable

Sex Recession Is Real, Kinsey Reports

Posted on September 22, 2026
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MASHABLE – A Kinsey Institute study of 2,373 US adults aged 18 to 29 found that Gen Z is having less sex despite generally strong sexual desire. Some 29% had no sexual partners in the previous three months, 31% were not sexually active, and 19% had never had a partner. Among singles, 74% still reported moderate to very high sexual desire. The main barriers were limited opportunities to meet people, dating fatigue, fear of rejection, and financial pressure. Digital sexual content also played a role, with 31% saying pornography reduced their interest in partnered sex. Despite lower activity, 55% were satisfied with their sex lives.

See full article at Mashable

99% of Women Report Abuse on Dating Apps

Posted on September 22, 2026
99% of Women Report Abuse on Dating Apps

BIT – A new report from the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT), funded by the Minderoo Foundation, found that 99% of Australian women surveyed had experienced some form of tech-based abuse on dating platforms in the previous three months. Psychological and emotional abuse was the most common, while many women chose to unmatch or avoid offenders rather than report them. The report calls on dating platforms to take more responsibility for safety, including detecting harmful behaviour earlier, improving reporting, and preventing offenders from creating new accounts.

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European Online Dating Market to Reach $1.63B by 2031

Posted on September 6, 2026
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GLOBE NEWSWIRE – According to a report from Research and Markets, Europe’s online dating market is expected to grow from $1.22 billion in 2026 to $1.63 billion by 2031, an annual growth rate of 5.99%. In 2025, subscriptions and other paid services generated 60.72% of total market revenue. Mobile apps generated 71.15% of revenue, compared with 28.85% from desktop and web platforms. Ofcom found that 18% of UK adults aged 18–24 and 17% of those aged 25–34 used dating services in May 2024. The report estimates that only 3% to 5% of free users become paying customers, although subscribers can generate up to 90% of a platform’s revenue.

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The YouGov Relationships Survey

Posted on August 24, 2026
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YOUGOV – A YouGov survey of 1,882 Britons found that two-thirds are currently in a relationship, with 90% of those describing themselves as happy. Work and mutual friends remain the most common ways couples meet, while dating apps account for one in nine relationships overall.  Most single Britons are happy being unattached, although 25% want a relationship now; 42% say they remain single because they have not met the right person, while 29% find dating stressful or difficult. 

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Older and Younger Adults Have Different Priorities on Dating Apps

Posted on August 24, 2026
Older and Younger Adults Have Different Priorities on Dating Apps

PSYPOST – A 2026 study of 301 dating app users aged 18 to 86 found that older adults were more likely to use the apps for socializing, while younger users were more motivated by sexual experiences, finding relationships, and gaining social approval. Dating app use among older Americans is also relatively common: Pew Research found that 23% of people in their 50s have tried online dating, compared with 14% of those in their 60s and 12% of those aged 70 or older.

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Gen Z Turns to Hobbies to Meet Potential Partners

Posted on August 19, 2026
Gen Z Turns to Hobbies to Meet Potential Partners

FAST COMPANY – Gen Z is increasingly using hobbies and social events as a way to meet potential partners in person. Eventbrite found strong growth in singles-focused activities, from trivia nights, up 403%, to mahjong, birdwatching and Pilates socials. Plant swaps and terrarium workshops were also up 117%, while birdwatching attendance rose 82%. The trend comes as more young people meet partners offline, with a 2025 Hims study finding that 77% of Gen Z had met their partner in person. Run clubs, grocery stores, and other everyday social settings are also being used as opportunities to meet potential dates.

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Kissing Is on the Decline

Posted on August 18, 2026
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THE GUARDIAN – Romantic kissing is on the decline, particularly among younger adults. A YouGov survey found that more than a third of British adults are kissing romantically less often than five years ago. One in five hasn’t been kissed in more than a year, and 27% believe kissing is becoming less common. Among 18- to 24-year-olds, a third said they had avoided a kiss because they lacked confidence. Researchers point to digital communication, declining nightlife and shared social spaces, and growing self-consciousness around intimacy as possible factors behind the trend.

See full article at The Guardian