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RAW Lets Women Decide Who Stays on the App

Posted on September 5, 2025
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BUSINESS WIRE – RAW, the dating app topping Google Play in the US and UK, has introduced a system that lets women decide which men remain on the platform. Users can flag behavior directly on profiles: green for positive, beige for neutral, and red for harmful. Green flags boost visibility, while repeated red flags lead to permanent removal. The flags come from a fixed list to prevent abuse, with moderation ensuring fairness. RAW’s data shows top red flags include having an ex in the profile (24%), mansplaining (19%), and not texting back (17%), while green flags reward good texting (31%), asking questions (28%), and planning dates (19%). Co-founder Marina Anderson said the goal is accountability, safety, and giving respectful men more visibility. 

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Dating App Raw Exposed Users’ Location Data and Personal Information

Posted on May 5, 2025

RAW logoTECH CRUNCH – Dating app Raw exposed users' personal data and precise location information due to a security flaw. The app leaked names, birthdates, preferences, and GPS data through a public server lacking proper authentication. The app did not use end-to-end encryption as claimed. Raw fixed the bug after being contacted, but has not notified affected users or undergone a third-party security audit. The vulnerability was due to an insecure direct object reference (IDOR), a known and easily exploitable bug.

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RAW Dating App Pays Users to Take Selfies Everyday

Posted on April 22, 2025
RAW Dating App Pays Users to Take Selfies Everyday

PRESS RELEASE- Dating app RAW rewards users weekly for joining its real-time selfie challenge. Each day, the app sends a random prompt asking users to snap a dual-camera photo – one from the front camera, one from the rear – capturing an unfiltered moment of their day. The goal is to showcase real life, encouraging connections based on surroundings and authenticity, not just appearance. Every week, three users with the most creative or genuine submissions receive a prize.

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Dating App RAW Fights Ghosting With New Features and Rewards for Users

Posted on October 16, 2024

RAW logoEIN NEWSWIRES – Dating app RAW is addressing ghosting in online dating with a new campaign, offering gifts and Premium access to users who've been ghosted. Their 'Ghosting Killer' feature blocks users from starting new chats until they address unanswered ones, promoting better communication. RAW's real-time snapshots reduce ghosting and prevent fake profiles. With low ghosting rates compared to other dating apps, RAW aims to set a new standard for online dating and encourage better user engagement across the industry.

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Pitch Deck Teardown: RAW Dating App’s $3M Angel Deck

Posted on June 3, 2024

RAW logoTECH CRUNCH – The RAW Dating App aims to shake up the dating scheme by shedding the fake, TikTok-ified, heavily filtered photos and replacing them with a more genuine, unvarnished experience. The app targets young professionals and students, particularly women aged 21 to 27, who seek genuine interactions. The company claims to have raised $3M, though this remains unverified. According to Tech Crunch, the app's pitch deck has notable issues, such as presenting solutions before problems and lacking clear market data, go-to-market strategy, and business model. The competitive analysis is weak, and some slides are poorly defined or titled. Despite these flaws, the solution slide is clear and well-articulated, highlighting the app's approach to solving dating app problems, but the overall presentation needs significant improvement.

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RAW Uses Live Activities to Combat Catfishing

Posted on March 20, 2024

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LINKEDIN – Apple's Live Activities feature, introduced in iOS 16 for real-time updates on the lock screen, has yet to see widespread adoption despite its potential. In contrast, the dating app RAW is leveraging Live Activities to enhance user authenticity and connection by introducing a novel feature that prompts users for unfiltered live photos at random times. This approach not only combats the prevalent issues of catfishing and facetuning in online dating but also aims to foster a community valuing realness.

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Empowering Women: RAW Dating App’s Innovative Safety Features

Posted on March 11, 2024

RAW logoBUSINESSWIRE – RAW dating app, created by women for women, prioritizes user safety and respect with innovative features. Its flagging system allows users to mark profiles with red, green, or beige flags based on interactions. Red flags indicate serious concerns. Green flags highlight positive traits or behaviors, showcasing a user's genuine intentions. Beige flags are for minor concerns that may not be deal-breakers but are worth noting. In addition to the flagging system, RAW implements 100% user verification via phone number. The app also requires users to upload a new, unedited photo every day to continue swiping, eliminating the possibility of using outdated or misleading photos.

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Dating App RAW Sets out to Mend 100 Hearts a Week and Pay for $30K’s Worth of Dates

Posted on November 1, 2023

RAW logoPR NEWSWIRE – RAW, a new dating app, emphasizes authenticity by having users share unedited photos to counter catfishing. Users can also post their heartbreak stories on TikTok, with the most resonating story awarded monthly. The company pledges $30K to the cause. Marina Anderson, co-founder of RAW with deep roots in the dating app industry, comments: "Our goal is to heal 100 broken hearts weekly. Interested individuals can join by tagging @raw.app on TikTok.

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RAW Dating App: Addressing Online Dating Concerns

Posted on October 16, 2023

RAW logoMARKETING DIVE – The RAW dating app is introducing measures to address prevalent issues in online dating. With its dual camera feature, the app has successfully minimized catfishing and the use of misleading photos. To further enhance the user experience, RAW is implementing two features: Respect Meter: This allows users to give feedback on each other's communication patterns. Based on interactions, profiles will display red (cautionary), green (positive), or beige (neutral) flags, providing insights into potential matches' behavior. No Ghosting Rule: In an effort to reduce ghosting, users are limited to the number of active chats. Before initiating a new chat, users are prompted to respond to existing ones or end them gracefully, promoting honest communication.

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