Match Group is by far the leader in the online dating industry, having amassed somewhat of an empire of apps. Match Group’s current holdings include a myriad of companies such as Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, Our Time, and countless other brands. Despite holding such a significant chunk of the online dating business, …
A recent study set out to test the performance of Apple App Tracking Transparency feature. The results were surprising and revealed unfortunate data for consumers who are concerned about their privacy. Yet again, a tech company has failed to make a serious effort at protecting the privacy of its users. What is App Tracking Transparency? …
Lawsuits within the online dating industry seem to be fairly commonplace in recent years with a wide number of high-profile cases. One that is starting to gain more traction in terms of the press lies in a brand dispute between Muzmatch and Match Group. Set to go to trial in London later this month, this …
For those of us working on finding love online, looking at online dating statistics can provide great insight into the current state of the dating app industry. With another year in the books, it is a perfect time to delve into online dating industry statistics to get a sense of how the year that was …
A new dating site House24 is set to launch on the 27th of December 2021. A cursory look through their website, press and social media presence reveals an app much like many young startups, but with one key difference. They’re using advanced facial mapping technology to prevent scammers and protect their users. Explanation What does …
Match Group, the company that owns dating sites including Tinder, Match’s dating app, OKCupid, Hinge, PlentyOfFish, and others, has reached a settlement agreement in which it will pay Tinder founders a total of $441 million. This settlement is in response to a lawsuit against the company that it intentionally undervalued Tinder’s worth, leading to significantly …
We’ve all experienced the sensation. We match with a dating profile that is a bit too good to be true. Soon thereafter, the telltale signs appear of a fraudulent account. Unfortunately, many users don’t recognize these signs and end up being defrauded out of hard-earned money. With online dating scams increasing in occurrence and milking …
A recent lawsuit filed by Corwin Law, a Florida-based consumer advocacy group accuses Match Group, owners of Match.com and a variety of other online dating sites, of using deceptive business practices in order to promote known scams and convince customers to sign up for paid versions of accounts. This allegation brings up disturbing concerns about …
The popular LGBTQ dating app Grindr has recently ran into trouble with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law in two different cases. These incidences illustrate that the EU is dedicated to enforcing the GDPR for the protection of individual users. It also illustrates how organizations who run dating apps need to be …
Since its initial public offering in February of this year, Bumble has been one of the most talked-about stocks with many people picking it as a great option to invest in. Recently, the company disclosed its third-quarter financial results. The results were largely positive particularly for the self-branded app; however, investors reacted with concern, seemingly …