Category: Match Group

Match Group Released The Human Connection Study

Posted on January 22, 2026
Match Group's Human Connection Study

MATCH GROUP – According to The Human Connection Study, a survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Match Group in partnership with the Kinsey Institute, Gen Z remains highly optimistic about love but hesitant about commitment. While 80% of Gen Z singles believe they will find true love, only 55% feel ready for a relationship, largely because they believe they must first achieve personal growth, emotional stability, and strong boundaries. This high bar for “readiness” is contributing to delayed partnerships and increased loneliness, with many seeking connections primarily to avoid feeling alone rather than to pursue romance.

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EU Blocks “Matchmove Global” Trademark After Challenge by Match Group

Posted on January 20, 2026
EU Blocks “Matchmove Global” Trademark After Challenge by Match Group

LAW360 – Match Group has convinced European Union officials to block a financial technology company from registering “Matchmove Global” as a trademark, finding that users could confuse the name as an extension of its online dating services.

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Dating App Companies Are Shifting Focus to Asia

Posted on January 5, 2026
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FIRST POST – Dating apps are pivoting to Asia as user growth declines in Western markets. In the first half of 2025, Tinder’s active users fell 10% to 51M, while Bumble declined 5% to 20.8M. Asia has become the main growth region, with India leading global downloads in 2025 at 205M, followed by China and Indonesia. Despite strong download growth, revenue remains concentrated in mature markets, with Japan the only Asian country in the top five by revenue, generating $2.3B in the first 11 months of 2025. India, where arranged marriages are declining, is one of the fastest-growing markets, prompting Match Group to launch its invitation-only app The League in Mumbai and Delhi, as dating platforms adapt to more marriage-oriented and culturally specific user behaviour across Asia.

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Dating Apps Turn to AI After User Growth and Revenue Declines

Posted on December 29, 2025

BUSINESS INSIDER – Dating apps including Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and Grindr are investing tens of millions of dollars in AI-powered matchmaking to counter swipe fatigue, declining engagement, and falling paid-user numbers. Match Group’s stock is down ~75% over five years and its paying users fell 5% YOY, while Bumble’s share price is down ~50% this year, it laid off 30% of staff, and paying users dropped 18%. The companies are deploying generative AI for matchmaking, profile creation, flirting, and safety, with Tinder testing its Chemistry feature and Grindr launching AI-driven recommendation feeds. Analysts say AI alone cannot revive unpopular products. At the same time, AI-first startups are raising capital and entering the market, including Sitch, which has raised $9M and charges $90 for three matches, alongside new apps such as Known, Ditto, and Amata, while Facebook has introduced an AI dating assistant.

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US Survivors Sue Match Group, Accusing Hinge and Tinder of Allowing a Known Rapist to Stay on the Apps

Posted on December 18, 2025

THE GUARDIAN – Six U.S. women have filed a lawsuit against Match Group, accusing Hinge and Tinder of enabling a Denver cardiologist, Stephen Matthews, to continue drugging and assaulting women despite multiple reports about him. Matthews, convicted in 2024 and sentenced to up to 158 years, was reportedly able to stay on Hinge, be labeled a “standout match,” unmatch victims before they could report him, and even rejoin Match apps after bans. The suit, supported by findings from the Dating App Reporting Project, argues Match Group’s design and moderation failures “accommodated rapists” by allowing banned or reported users to remain active. Match Group has previously said it invests in safety tools, though product testing shows banned users can still return on several of its apps. Legal experts say the case may struggle due to Section 230, which shields platforms from liability, but survivors maintain Match had the resources to prevent further harm.

See full article at The Guardian

India Becomes Match Group’s Top Opportunity

Posted on December 9, 2025
Portrait of Malgosia Green, Match Group's Asia CEO, against a blue and green background.

ECONOMIC TIMES – Match Group’s Asia CEO, Malgosia Green, says AI can support dating but will never replace real human connection. She sees India as Match Group’s biggest growth opportunity, with an estimated 120M connected single adults and rising openness to dating apps. Despite competition from local players like Aisle and Truly Madly, Match Group is expanding its portfolio, launching The League in Delhi and Mumbai to target high-intent users. Safety features like Tinder’s Face Check have reduced exposure to bad actors by 60%, though issues like catfishing persist. Green says shifting cultural attitudes toward dating and marriage are driving demand, and Match Group plans long-term investment and expansion in India.

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Match Group Settles FTC Case for $14M Over Deceptive Practice

Posted on November 14, 2025
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COMMERCIAL APPEAL – Match Group agreed to pay $14M and revise its practices to settle a 2019 FTC lawsuit alleging it misled users and made cancellations difficult. The FTC claimed Match falsely advertised a “six-month free guarantee,” suspended users who disputed charges, and complicated cancellation procedures. Under the settlement, Match must clearly disclose guarantee terms, stop penalizing users for billing disputes, and simplify subscription cancellations. 

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Dating Apps Are Doomed, Says Former Hinge Content Lead

Posted on November 10, 2025
A smiling woman holding a glass of wine stands in front of a floral wall adorned with the words 'JADOT meet cute' in neon lights.

FORTUNE – Ilana Dunn, former Hinge content lead and now host of Seeing Other People, says Gen Z and many millennials are abandoning dating apps for real-life encounters. Apps like Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble, she argues, can’t replicate genuine chemistry, and younger users are tired of endless swiping. Dunn believes dating platforms peaked during the pandemic and are now in decline despite new features like double-dating or chat limits. Match Group’s profits and paid usership have fallen, and even its CEO admits apps have become “a numbers game.” Gen Z now favors organic in-person moments that allow people to “vibe” and gauge attraction. Dunn herself now teaches this approach, partnering with brands like Maison Louis Jadot to run wine-and-meet-cute events. She predicts a rise in local singles mixers, workshops, and social events as people move offline again. While she still supports using apps to meet people, she advises turning chats into real-life dates quickly and practicing small, confident social interactions. In her words: dating apps can help, but real connection happens off-screen.

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Match Group Q3 2025 Summary

Posted on November 5, 2025
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PR NEWSWIRE – Match Group reported Q3 2025 revenue of $914M, up 2% YOY, and net income of $161M, up 18%. Adjusted EBITDA was $301M, down 12% YOY, but excluding a $61M legal settlement and $2M restructuring costs, it would have risen 6% to $364M. The company advanced its product-led transformation and completed a $50M reinvestment plan focused on user experience, marketing, and international growth. Match Group settled the long-running Candelore v. Tinder case, closing a decade-old legal matter over age-based pricing.

Product highlights:
Tinder: Introduced AI-driven Chemistry matching and the Face Check verification feature.
Hinge: Expanded to Mexico (Q3) and Brazil (Q4) with new AI tools to improve conversations and recommendations.
Payments: Expanded alternative payment systems expected to save $14M in Q4 and $90M in 2026.

Q4 2025 Outlook:
Revenue: $865–$875M (+1–2% Y/Y)
Adjusted EBITDA: $350–$355M (+9% Y/Y midpoint)
Overall, Match Group met revenue goals, exceeded adjusted profit expectations (excluding legal costs), and continues to strengthen its portfolio through AI innovation and global expansion.

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The League Launches in India, Starting With Mumbai and Delhi

Posted on November 4, 2025
A promotional image for 'The League' dating app

BUSINESS TODAY – Match Group’s exclusive dating app The League has launched in India, marking its first expansion into Asia with rollouts in Mumbai and Delhi. Targeting ambitious, like-minded professionals, the invite-only app requires applicants to verify their identity via LinkedIn or work email and be endorsed by an existing member. Members receive curated matches and access to private events. To support its debut, The League introduced The League Circle, a group of cultural figures in Mumbai and Delhi who will help shape the platform’s early community and premium experiences.

See full article at Business Today