Report: Dating App Stock Prices Plunge as Gen Z Loses Interest in Online Dating
Stock prices of large dating app companies have tanked in 2023 “as online dating lost its luster with Generation Z,” Axios reported.
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Survey: Online Dating Convenient but May Lead to ‘Greater Relationship Dissatisfaction’
Young Americans are expressing “ambivalence” about online dating, some saying its convenience is bogged down by the “illusion of nearly limitless dating partners” that can lead to greater relationship dissatisfaction.
California Democrat House Candidate Admits to Catfishing on Dating Apps: ‘I Made a Mistake’
California Democrat Assemblyman and congressional candidate Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) admitted to misrepresenting his age on dating apps — Tinder and Bumble — after a report surfaced revealing screenshots of his profile on Tuesday.
Dating Apps Bumble, Match Pledge to Help Women Get Abortions in Response to Texas Pro-Life Law
Bumble and Match are creating a so-called “relief fund” for women in Texas who want to kill their unborn children after their baby’s heartbeat is detected. The companies’ pledge follows the enactment of a Texas pro-life law that bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Online Dating Set for ‘Massive Increase’ in Coronavirus Era
The coronavirus outbreak could lead to a “massive increase” in the use of online dating platforms, as single people seek alternatives to meeting potential romantic partners in shuttered bars, restaurants, and workplaces.
Tinder Launches Panic Button Feature for Hookups Gone Wrong
The popular hookup app Tinder is launching a new series of safety features including a panic button that will allow users to contact emergency services in case a sexual encounter becomes dangerous.
Report: Tinder, OKCupid Don’t Screen for Registered Sex Offenders
Popular hook-up app Tinder and dating sites OKCupid and PlentyofFish — all owned by online dating giant Match Group — don’t perform criminal background checks on their users, allowing convicted rapists and other registered sex offenders to roam freely, according to a new report.
Tinder Co-Founders Sue App’s Owners for $2 Billion
The co-founders of popular dating app Tinder, along with eight other people, are suing the company’s owners for at least $2 billion.
Transgender Woman Files Lawsuit Against Tinder over Alleged Discrimination
A transgender woman has filed a lawsuit against Tinder, alleging discrimination against transgender users on the platform.
‘Bumble’ Dating App Bans Pictures Including Guns from Platform
Popular dating app Bumble has banned users from posting pictures that feature guns, in protest of mass shootings and gun violence.
LGBT Apps Pulled from Google Play Store in Largest Muslim Nation Indonesia Amid Increased Persecution
Several LGBT apps have been removed from the Google Play Store in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world, amid increased government persecution against LGBT people.
California Court Rules Tinder Plus Charging Users over 30 Higher Prices Is Discriminatory
A California court has ruled that Tinder Plus’ higher price model for users over 30 is discriminatory, following a wave of complaints.
Report: Tinder’s Lack of Encryption Creates Spying Risk
Tinder’s lack of encryption means users can easily be spied on while using the popular dating app, according to a report.
One-Night Stand App LegalFling Creates ‘Legally Binding’ Consent Contracts for Participants
A new hookup app creates “legally binding” consent contracts for participants in sexual encounters.
Dating Apps Blamed for Rise of STDs in L.A.
According to the Los Angeles Times, some public health experts claim online dating apps may be the cause of Los Angeles County’s ranking as the nation’s leader in sexually transmitted diseases and one of the leaders in rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.