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Anti-Vax Dating Apps Push Offline as Politics Shapes Matchmaking

Anti-vaccination dating platforms are moving beyond apps and into in-person mixers, turning niche digital communities into real-world social networks.

Key Takeaways

Anti-vaccination dating platforms are expanding into real-world meetups.
Unjected’s Nashville event drew about 60 attendees from multiple states.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via wired.com

Tinder’s Slide May Be Slowing, but Match Group Still Has More to Prove

Match Group’s first-quarter report suggests Tinder’s decline may be easing, with stronger registrations, a slower user drop, and some early signs that new product features are landing.

Key Takeaways

Tinder’s monthly average users were down 7% year over year, the slowest decline in 31 months.
New registrations returned to year-over-year growth.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via mashable.com

Match’s $100 Million Sniffies Bet Triggers Anxiety Over the Future of Niche Queer Platforms

Match Group’s investment in Sniffies has ignited a backlash from users who fear the app could lose the culture and discretion that made it distinct in the first place.

Key Takeaways

Match Group has invested $100 million in Sniffies and gained a large minority stake with an option for full ownership later.
Users reacted negatively, with many expressing fear that the app could become culturally diluted or “straightified.”

DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via wired.com

Raya’s Growing Waitlist Shows the Economics of Digital Exclusivity

WIRED reports that about 2.5 million people are waiting to join Raya, with some applicants stuck for years despite referrals and industry credentials.

Key Takeaways

WIRED reports some Raya applicants have been waiting two to seven years for approval.
The app’s giant queue suggests exclusivity has become a core part of the product, not just its marketing.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via wired.com

Culture

The relaunched Score dating app uses Equifax-verified credit scores as a dating metric, sparking debate about whether financial responsibility belongs in the search for romance.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via mashable.com

#dating apps

Anti-Vax Dating Apps Push Offline as Politics Shapes Matchmaking

Tinder’s Slide May Be Slowing, but Match Group Still Has More to Prove

Match’s $100 Million Sniffies Bet Triggers Anxiety Over the Future of Niche Queer Platforms

Raya’s Growing Waitlist Shows the Economics of Digital Exclusivity

Anti-Vax Dating Apps Push Offline as Politics Shapes Matchmaking

Tinder’s Slide May Be Slowing, but Match Group Still Has More to Prove

Match’s $100 Million Sniffies Bet Triggers Anxiety Over the Future of Niche Queer Platforms

Raya’s Growing Waitlist Shows the Economics of Digital Exclusivity

Controversial Dating App Matches Users Based on Credit Scores