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Gain Industry Recognition and Nominate Yourself or Colleagues For GDI’s 2026 Powerbook, to be released on Valentine’s Da...
08/01/2026

Gain Industry Recognition and Nominate Yourself or Colleagues For GDI’s 2026 Powerbook, to be released on Valentine’s Day!

Nominations are now open for Global Dating Insights’ 2026 edition of its Powerbook, which recognises the leading names influencing the global dating and online matchmaking market

Due to be released on February 14th, nominations need to be submitted by Monday, February 2nd as GDI continues to recognise more influencers, innovators and innovators from across the industry.

For the Powerbook, we are looking for senior leaders (Founder, CEO, COO, CCO) and would welcome self-nominations.

Please note, individuals who have recently been included in the Powerbook will not likely be featured in this edition.

All you need to do is send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

-Full name, job title and company of the person being nominated
-A suitable headshot picture
-Company logo (optional)
-A summary of the job role and why you/they should be included in the Powerbook

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Nominations are now open for Global Dating Insights’ 2026 edition of its Powerbook, which recognises the leading names influencing the

Dutch Dating App Breeze Launches in the UK With Offline-First ModelDutch dating app Breeze has officially launched in th...
08/01/2026

Dutch Dating App Breeze Launches in the UK With Offline-First Model

Dutch dating app Breeze has officially launched in the UK, positioning itself as an alternative to swipe-heavy platforms by encouraging users to move quickly from matching to meeting in person. The rollout is supported by a new brand campaign that directly challenges what Breeze describes as the industry’s overreliance on extended in-app conversations.

The UK launch is accompanied by a national advertising push titled Love Is Worth The Leap, developed by creative agency Cloudfactory. The campaign centers on the anxiety many users feel before meeting a match face to face, reframing that hesitation as a necessary step toward meaningful connection. In the lead television spot, a woman receives a date notification that visually transforms her bedroom into a high diving platform, symbolizing the emotional leap involved in meeting someone without prolonged online chatting.

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Dutch dating app Breeze has officially launched in the UK, positioning itself as an alternative to swipe-heavy platforms by encouraging

Survey: A Large Portion of Daters Set Time Limits on App UseA new dating survey from Indian app QuackQuack suggests that...
08/01/2026

Survey: A Large Portion of Daters Set Time Limits on App Use

A new dating survey from Indian app QuackQuack suggests that singles are approaching online dating with increasing purpose in 2026, adopting strategies to avoid open-ended usage and focus on outcomes. According to the survey of 7,583 active users aged 22 to 35 across Tier 1, 2 and 3 cities, 37% of respondents said they plan to use a “sunset clause” – a self-imposed timeframe for their app activity that limits how long they will search for potential partners before reevaluating their strategy.

This shift reflects a broader move away from endless swiping toward a more structured and time-bound approach to dating. Users most commonly set durations of six months or one year for their app use, while some take a more open-ended stance of “until I meet the right one”. This contrasts with past patterns of indefinite scrolling that often lack clear goals. Allowing a defined period for dating apps to produce results is seen by many as a way to protect time and emotional investment.

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A new dating survey from Indian app QuackQuack suggests that singles are approaching online dating with increasing purpose in 2026,

Dating Apps Turn to AI to Reverse Swipe Fatigue and Revive GrowthMajor dating apps are investing heavily in artificial i...
08/01/2026

Dating Apps Turn to AI to Reverse Swipe Fatigue and Revive Growth

Major dating apps are investing heavily in artificial intelligence as they look to address slowing growth, user burnout, and rising competition from AI-first startups. Companies including Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and Grindr are betting that more advanced, generative AI-driven matchmaking can reignite user interest by delivering fewer but more relevant matches.

While dating platforms have relied on algorithms for years, executives say the current wave of AI represents a deeper shift. Rather than simply ranking profiles, newer systems are designed to analyze user behavior, preferences, and values to surface stronger potential connections with less effort. “We’re entering a platform shift with AI,” Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff said during a Los Angeles Tech Week panel, adding that the technology is “changing everything” about the company’s apps.

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https://www.globaldatinginsights.com/news/dating-apps-turn-to-ai-to-reverse-swipe-fatigue-and-revive-growth/

Major dating apps are investing heavily in artificial intelligence as they look to address slowing growth, user burnout, and rising

UK Dating and Social Apps to Proactively Block CyberflashingA new UK law has come into force that requires dating apps a...
08/01/2026

UK Dating and Social Apps to Proactively Block Cyberflashing

A new UK law has come into force that requires dating apps and social media platforms to actively prevent users from receiving unsolicited sexual images, marking a significant shift in how online abuse is regulated. The change elevates cyberflashing to a priority offence under the Online Safety Act and places legal responsibility on platforms to stop such content before it reaches users. “Cyberflashing”, the act of sending unsolicited adult images to users in a similar manner to real-world flashing, has been a long-lived problem across almost any social platform.

From this week, platforms operating in the UK are legally obligated to use measures such as automated detection tools, stronger moderation systems, and clearer content policies to identify and block unsolicited n**e images. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has warned that companies failing to comply could face penalties of up to 10% of their global turnover or, in extreme cases, be blocked from operating in the UK altogether.

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https://www.globaldatinginsights.com/news/uk-dating-and-social-apps-to-proactively-block-cyberflashing/

A new UK law has come into force that requires dating apps and social media platforms to actively prevent users

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Global Dating Insights (GDI) is the leading source of news, information and analysis for the online dating industry. The site serves a highly engaged trade audience of over 30,000 unique monthly visitors, and is read in over 100 countries. Since launching in 2013, we have published over 5,000 stories.

Our articles and interviews provide executives and professionals worldwide with up-to-the-minute, authoritative dating sector coverage. We pride ourselves on being the go-to publication when a story breaks.

Our Editorials and analyses give readers a detailed look into one aspect of the dating industry. The GDI Power Book, released on Valentine’s Day, lists the influencers, start-ups and movers that have impacted the market over the course of the year.

Our conferences and events bring together some of the biggest names in dating for awards, presentations and networking opportunities. Speakers from Google, Tinder, Facebook, eharmony, Microsoft and The University of Oxford have all featured in recent years.