The online dating industry experienced mixed results in the second quarter, with Tinder showing stability, Bumble struggling, and Hinge and Grindr thriving. Analysts predict growth to resume in 2025, but innovation will be key for the industry’s long-term success.
Grindr, the popular dating app, has partnered with PrEPster at The Tove Tank and Sexual Health London (SHL) to make STI testing more accessible and hassle-free for gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GBTQ+) people, particularly in London, which has the highest rate of new STIs in England. The service allows users to order free self-sampling kits directly to their home while browsing the app, addressing barriers like lack of time, transportation issues, and fear of judgment associated with in-person testing.
Grindr, a popular dating app for gay and bisexual men, is facing a class-action lawsuit in the U.K., alleging that it shared personal information with third parties without user consent. Specifically, the lawsuit claims sensitive data like user ethnicities, sex lives, and even HIV status information were transferred for targeted advertising purposes and potentially shared further with additional recipients.
Grindr is facing a lawsuit in London for allegedly sharing users’ personal information with advertising companies without their consent. The data is said to have included HIV statuses and test dates, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. This is not the first time Grindr has been accused of sharing users’ personal information. In 2022, a report from The Wall Street Journal indicated that precise location data on Grindr users was up for sale. In 2021, Norway’s data protection agency fined Grindr $6 million for violating the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation.
