Category: Match Group

Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff: Tinder’s Turnaround Is About People

Posted on October 14, 2026
Tinder Events

BIGGO FINANCE – Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff discussed Tinder’s turnaround on the In Good Company podcast with Nicolai Tangen. He said the company had become too focused on short-term revenue and had stopped innovating. During his first year, he visited all 12 offices, cleared Tinder’s product roadmap and restarted its internship programme. The company is building more social features for Gen Z, which makes up ~60% of Tinder and Hinge users. Rascoff said younger singles prefer meeting in groups and through low-pressure activities. Tinder Events operates in 25 cities and is expected to reach 75+ by year-end. Double Date is used by ~25% of Gen Z users in the US and nearly half in Norway. Match Group has ~2,000 employees and operates in ~200 countries. Tinder is the leading dating app in 166 markets. Rascoff said free users remain essential because they create the large dating pool needed for the apps to work. He does not expect expensive matchmaking tiers to become a major source of revenue.

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US Congressional Report Examines Match Group’s Response to Romance Scams

Posted on October 13, 2026
A smartphone displaying the Match Group logo

NBC NEWS – A year-long investigation by the US Congress Joint Economic Committee examined how Match Group handles romance scams across Tinder, Hinge, and its other dating platforms. It found that some of Tinder’s fraud-detection models had not been updated for several years. In Q3 2025, ~1.5M suspected scammers or other bad actors on Tinder and Hinge matched with users, while ~500K exchanged contact details. Match Group has since introduced new detection models, added 169 automated rules, and improved 108 existing ones. Tinder and Hinge now require biometric face checks for new users, helping prevent banned users from returning under new accounts. Match Group said these measures have reduced exposure to bad actors by ~60%. The committee welcomed the progress but said continued investment would be needed as scam tactics evolve.

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BLK Launches Events Feature in 29 US Cities

Posted on October 6, 2026
Promotional image for BLK Events

MASHABLE – BLK has launched an Events feature in 29 US cities following a trial in Atlanta, where 65% of eligible active users engaged with it. The Match Group dating app, which has ~13M downloads, said 60% of its users prefer meeting in shared spaces, but six in ten do not know where to meet people. Users can find local events, reserve places, invite friends, and connect with other attendees before, during. and after each event.

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Tinder CTO Details the Company’s Growing Use of AI

Posted on September 30, 2026
Tinder CTO Vinay Kuruvila

OBSERVER – Tinder says AI now generates around 90% of its new code, although engineers review the output. Adoption of AI coding tools among its engineers has risen from ~10% to almost 100%, helping Tinder double the speed at which it releases updates. Match Group expects to spend ~$10M on internal AI tools in 2026, twice its original budget. Its 2,300 employees have access to tools such as Claude, while engineers spend an average of $600 a month on AI tokens.

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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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Match Group Shareholder Seeks Board Records Over Dating App Safety Reports

Posted on September 25, 2026
Logo of Match Group

LAW360 – The City of Hallandale Beach Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Personnel Retirement Trust has sued Match Group in Delaware for access to board records about reports of sexual assault and violence involving Tinder, Hinge, and other Match-owned apps. The shareholder wants to investigate whether directors properly monitored the company’s Sentinel safety database, which the complaint says has recorded reports of rape and assault since 2019. It is seeking board and committee minutes to establish what directors knew, how they responded, and whether they breached their duties. Match rejected several requests for the documents between September 2025 and August 2026.

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Match Group Survey Finds 89% of Indian Gen Z Want Long-Term Relationships

Posted on September 24, 2026
Match Group’s Human Connection Survey

ADGULLY – Match Group’s Human Connection Survey found that 85% of Indian singles want a long-term relationship, rising to 89% among Gen Z. However, 35% often feel lonely, and 58% feel connected online but lonely in real life. Anukool Kumar, Match Group’s head of India and the Middle East, said Tinder is responding with more personalised recommendations, richer profiles, Double Date, Events, and mandatory Face Check for new users in India. AI will be used for matching, profile support, and detecting fake accounts, but not to write messages or decide whom users should date.

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Match Group Relaunches Christian Dating App Upward as a Marriage-Focused Dating App

Posted on September 22, 2026
Upward Chivalry moder

MASHABLE – Match Group has repositioned Upward from a Christian dating app to a marriage-focused platform for young singles. Most users are under 35, nearly all want children, and people of all faiths can join. New features include Marriage Timeline, which shows when users hope to marry, and Core Values for priorities such as family, integrity, and community. Its opt-in Chivalry Mode encourages men to send the first message and gives the other person 72 hours to respond. Match said 72% of Gen Z want to marry, while Upward couples who shared their stories took less than a year on average to go from matching to marriage.

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Video: Interview With Match Group CEO, Spencer Rascoff

Posted on September 21, 2026
Match Group

FAST COMPANY – Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff discussed the company’s turnaround plans in an interview with Fast Company. He said Match’s brands previously managed their own advertising, but the company has now brought those teams together. A single team manages ~$600M in annual ad spending across ~20+ brands. Match is also combining parts of the technology used by its apps, making it easier to introduce the same features across several products. Rascoff said ~60% of Tinder and Hinge users are under 28. Tinder is trying to appeal to these users with Double Date, group matching and in-person events. Double Date is used by ~25% of Gen Z users in the US and close to 50% in some European markets. Match has also adjusted its recommendation systems to prioritise conversations with at least six exchanges, which it calls “sparks.” Rascoff said AI can help with safety, matching and communication advice, but should not write messages or speak on behalf of users.

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Match Group Pushes AI Matchmaking Into Europe

Posted on September 6, 2026
Match Group logo

SIMPLY WALL ST –  Match Group is rolling out new AI-powered matchmaking tools tailored to Europe’s online dating market, along with features focused on safer user experiences. The company is adapting its AI systems and subscription to align with GDPR and growing privacy expectations.

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