ELLE.FR – According to a Happn poll, 8 out of 10 women still feel very uncomfortable on dating apps. The main reason is insults and lewd unsolicited photos. 50% of single prefer to chat on the dating app rather than moving to another platform such as WhatsApp or messenger. 44% of users say they do not want to share their exact location, and 9 out of 10 singles prefer to meet in a public place.
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Background Checks on Dating Apps
EYEWITNESS NEWS – One study found 81% of online daters misrepresented some aspect about themselves, be it height, weight, or age. The Federal Trade Commission says phishing and dating scams on apps cost victims $304M in 2020, double the amount of the previous year. Top10.com researched the background check and user verification processes for the most popular dating apps and websites.
Match Group
The company announced in March 2021 a partnership with nonprofit background check technology Garbo. The app provides historical information about domestic violence and abuse.
Badoo
The app makes sure the person is legitimate by having users take an image in a unique pose to verify. Badoo also allows users to further verify using a phone number or social network account and marks verification on their profile.
Bumble
Bumble uses a combination of AI and human-led monitoring systems to review accounts and messages for violations of their terms of service. These include imagery or language that discriminates against someone's race, ethnicity, disability, gender expression, and a range of other criteria.
AdultFriendFinder
AdultFriendFinder doesn't do background checks. While users are to accept sole responsibility for their own interactions with other users, users have recourse to report account abuse, and moderators are also looking out for abnormal behavior on the site.
Ashley Madison
User verification and background checks are counterintuitive to the goal of Ashley Madison.
Happn
Similar to Badoo, Happn users have the opportunity to certify their profiles by taking a video posing with unique head gestures, as instructed by the app. While Happn claims noncertified profiles are not fake, they do not provide any additional background on whether a vetting process exists for noncertified profiles.
Zoosk
Zoosk provides online dating safety tips for people new to dating online. Although, in those tips, it's suggested that users do their own research on potential suitors because Zoosk asserts it does not "routinely screen our members, inquire into the background of our members, attempt to verify information provided by our members, or conduct criminal screenings of our members."
Eharmony
While the dating service does not conduct an official background check, it does provide users with an 80-question survey to narrow in on the specificity of the website's services.
Grindr
Grindr notes in its terms of service that it does not conduct criminal or other background screenings of its users and doesn't verify the information users provide.
by Vivian Muniz
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Happn: What Are Gen Z & Millennials Looking for in 2022
REFINERY29 – According to new research by Happn, 37% of Gen Z and millennials are looking for a relationship in 2022. 32% are looking for marriage. Happn also found that the number one quality Gen Z and millennials want in a partner is the ability to be caring; 40% of people said this is important to them, 39% cited kindness, while 35% said they place a premium on someone's sense of humour.
The Most Active Online Dating Period Is Coming up
WALESONLINE.CO.UK – The final week of December is the most popular week on dating apps, a new study reveals. In fact, 8pm on Monday, December 27, is the most active time of the year, according to Happn. January holds the title for the most active month of the year.
by Neil Shaw
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Happn Launches Its New Range of Voice Features
ADGULLY – Happn was developing a range of voice features in June. The new happn voice features will be gradually launched on the app starting today, first in France and Argentina, followed by the rest of the world. They include: the audio notes, calls and feeds. These features will be free and available to all users.
CEO of Happn Steps Down and Karima Steps up
OPW – July 30 – The CEO of Happn, Didier Rappaport has stepped down. Didier co-founded Happn in 2013. He is also co-founder of the popular French video sharing service Daily Motion. Karima ben Abdelmalek is now President. Karima has been at Happn since 2017 and was General Counsel & Secretary. Official announcement in September.
Happn to Soon Get Exclusive Voice Features
INDIA TV NEWS – June 2 – Happn is developing a range of features exclusively focused on the voice, set to be launched on the app in September.
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Happn Hosts Crystal Maze Valentine’s Dating Experience
CAMPAIGNLIVE.CO.UK – Feb 9 – Before joining, participants are required to fill in the short survey that will allow them to be matched with a group of eight single people. Happn will follow up with teams afterwards to help put people in touch with anyone they might have felt a spark with.
Happn to Launch a Profile Verification Badge
SINGLESSITE.NL – Feb 2 – Happn is launching a new feature that aims to make online exchanges safer through the profiles certification. According to Happn's recent survey, 91% of respondents said they would use this feature. Users can certify their profiles for free and get a "Certified profile" badge.