Tinder has partnered with Sprite in India for a new dating campaign called Truth and Spice. The YouTube series features celebrities talking about relationships while facing spicy food challenges. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

New Pew Research shows 40% of US adults belong to an online community, rising to 48% for ages 18–29. While 70% say these spaces add value, only 20% feel genuinely close to other members. globaldatinginsights.com/unc…

Bumble has introduced "Handles," a new optional feature allowing iOS users in the US to find specific dating profiles via unique usernames. Profiles remain private until both parties match. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Hinge is introducing mandatory educational tutorials for users who send inappropriate messages, allowing them to correct their behavior and avoid an immediate globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. Disney is offering $20 million to license some of its IP during the court-supervised sale process. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Bumble has agreed to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash deal valuing the company at $1.3 billion. The acquisition will take the major dating platform private. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

New dating and social app Stoke is set to launch in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood on November 7. The platform connects users in real life by partnering with local venues. globaldatinginsights.com/fro…

Bumble is in advanced talks with Ithaca Holdings to go private in a $1 billion deal. The move follows a steep valuation drop from its $14 billion 2021 IPO, despite a recent 50% stock surge on buyout rumors. [1, 2] globaldatinginsights.com/fro…

Journalist Hanna Kozlowska’s new book, U Up?: An Intimate History of Online Dating, is open for pre-orders ahead of its January 2027 release. The book explores how tech changed romance, tracing love from 1960s computer matching to modern AI. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

LGBTQ+ dating app Bindr has surpassed 500,000 members. Following this milestone, co-founders Mary Richardson and Brandon Teller are expanding their business portfolios into angel investing. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Norway has fined Microsoft's Xandr $9.6 million for illegally sharing Grindr user data. The regulator ruled Xandr passed sensitive info—potentially revealing sexual orientation—to advertisers without valid consent. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Instagram has no plans for a formal dating service, CEO Adam Mosseri confirmed. While users often connect via Stories and DMs, the platform will not add profiles or swiping. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

The Online Dating and Discovery Association (ODDA) has launched a Consumer Safety Panel to co-write new industry standards. The initiative puts everyday daters, industry experts, and fraud survivors directly at the table to shape platform policies. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

51% of Indian singles use AI to write dating messages, according to a new report from Aisle. However, the study shows a clear double standard: 52% of women will ignore openings that sound AI-generated. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Global Dating Insights shared highlights from the GDI London 2026 Conference, where dating industry leaders gathered to discuss networking, tech innovation, and the future of online matching. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Dr. Jessica Carbino, former sociologist for Tinder and Bumble, has announced her new science-backed dating guide, Better Love. globaldatinginsights.com/unc…

UK digital identity firm Yoti ranked 52nd on the Financial Times list of fastest-growing companies. Driven by demand for online verification, annual revenue jumped fivefold in three years to £32.04 million. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Perry Street Software, the publisher of SCRUFF and Jack’d, has acquired the GBTQ+ bear dating app GROWLr from The Meet Group. The acquiring company plans a multi-million-dollar, multi-year investment to completely modernize and rebuild the platform. globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Black dating app BLK has launched a new Events feature across 29 US cities, capitalizing on the massive industry shift toward hybrid, in-person experiences and offline community building. #DatingIndustry #IRLEvents #BLKDatingApp globaldatinginsights.com/fea…

Australia's Federal Court has declared that eHarmony breached consumer law by misleading users on pricing, hidden fees, and auto-renewals. The ACCC is now pursuing financial penalties. #eHarmony #LegalNews globaldatinginsights.com/fro…