Bumble’s $1.3 billion sale marks a sharp decline from its roughly $14 billion valuation five years ago, as dating app burnout ...

AI dating startup Ditto has launched Bay Area Bestie, a new service helping people find friends in San Francisco. The feature ...

The Philippines has become the fastest-growing market for Viber Dating, accounting for 56% of all new dating profiles created ...

US President Donald Trump signed the Romance Scam Prevention Act into law on 20 October 2026, requiring online dating platforms to notify users when someone they have communicated with is banned for ...

AI companion app Tolan has raised $30 million in funding led by Union Square Ventures, with participation from Khosla ...

Tinder has partnered with Sprite for a dating-themed campaign in India called Truth and Spice. The campaign features ...

According to new research from Pew Research Center’s Pew-Knight Initiative, 40% of U.S. adults belong to an online community. Among those aged 18 to 29, that rises to 48%. People mainly visit these ...

Bumble has introduced Handles, an optional feature that lets users find dating profiles through unique usernames. The feature is available to iOS users in the US and adds a way to connect beyond the ...

French social experiences company Dixner has acquired CrushParty, marking its first acquisition and expansion into the singles market. The company is launching Dixner Crush, a new brand offering ...

The GDI London Conference took place last month at the Richmond Hill Hotel, bringing together dating industry leaders from around the world for two days of networking, discussions and new connections.

Perry Street Software (PSS), the company behind gay dating apps SCRUFF and Jack’d, has acquired gay dating and community app GROWLr from The Meet Group. The financial terms of the deal were not ...

Clockout has announced $3.5 million in total funding since its founding. The app helps young professionals find nearby peers, clubs and events. 114 Ventures led the funding. Other investors include ...