MASHABLE – A new report from dating app Archer shows a shift in gay dating trends, with users nearly six times more likely to seek long-term relationships than hookups. The app, launched in 2023 by Match Group, offers features like "Looking For Modes" and conversation prompts to clarify user intent. With 685,000 downloads as of May 2024, Archer positions itself as an alternative to hookup-focused platforms, as more gay men report valuing emotional connection and communication over casual encounters.
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Singles Using AI up 300% YOY, Says Match
MASHABLE – Singles increasingly rely on AI in dating, with usage rising 333% from last year, according to Match's Singles in America study (surveying ~5K U.S. singles). ~26% of singles now use AI to improve their dating profiles, messages, and compatibility screening, particularly among Gen Z, where nearly half already use AI. However, many singles consider it unacceptable to use AI to alter photos (44%) or generate conversations (36%). 16% of singles have had AI romantic companions (33% Gen Z, 23% millennials).
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.
Grindr’s Latest Updates
MASHABLE – Grindr has rolled out several major updates to improve user experience and safety. The new "Taken on Grindr" feature allows users to take photos directly in the app with an optional timestamp watermark to verify authenticity. "Right Now," a live feed for finding immediate meetups, has expanded to 15 major cities with plans for further growth. The "Profile Hide" option lets users become invisible to selected people without blocking them, offering more control over privacy. Additionally, Grindr launched a humorous "Cum Calculator" on its blog to promote sexual health awareness.
Hinge Users Can Now Share Private Details to Matches
MASHABLE – Hinge has launched Match Note, a feature that lets users privately share key details with matches before starting a conversation. This allows daters to disclose aspects like being non-monogamous or sober without making them public on their profile.
Bumble Expands Opening Moves Shortly After Launch
Grindr Celebrates Pride With Cross-country ‘Grindr Rides America’ Bus Tour
Bumble Apologises for ‘Anti-celibacy’ Ads After Furious Backlash
Bumble Launches AI Tool to Weed out Scams and Fake Profiles
MASHABLE – Bumble is introducing the Deception Detector, an AI-powered tool designed to eliminate spam, scam, and fake profiles from its dating app. The tool has shown effectiveness in initial testing, blocking 95% of unwanted profiles and reducing reports of such accounts by 45%. This initiative responds to growing concerns about dating scams and authenticity online, with 46% of women expressing anxiety over the genuineness of their matches. Deception Detector employs machine learning to assess profile authenticity, complementing human support efforts. This development comes as romance scams surged to $547M in losses in 2021.
Tinder’s 2023 Year in Swipe Highlights Key Dating Trends
