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Which dating apps are actually rising in June 2026 — the intentional, no-swipe newcomers gaining ground while the old swipe giants lose paying users.

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Bumble's stock fell 30% in 2025. Engagement is at a five-year low. If Bumble has stopped working for you, here's what's actually worth switching to.

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The matchmaking industry is having its biggest decade since the 1990s. We unpack who's hiring matchmakers in 2026, what they cost, and where AI-driven dating fits in the picture.

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Writers process the world by writing about it. The right dating app makes that an asset, not a liability.

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