Perry Street Software Acquires Bear Dating App Growlr From The Meet Group

Posted on October 6, 2026
Growlr dating app

SCHWULISSIMO – Perry Street Software, the company behind Scruff and Jack’d, has acquired gay bear dating app Growlr from The Meet Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. PSS plans to invest millions in the app, with a redesigned version due in early 2027. Updates will include new profiles, chat and video features, stronger action against bots, and the return of Flashes. The company will also expand Growlr’s presence at bear events and launch a clothing collection. Growlr says it has ~500K daily users.

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BLK Launches Events Feature in 29 US Cities

Posted on October 6, 2026
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MASHABLE – BLK has launched an Events feature in 29 US cities following a trial in Atlanta, where 65% of eligible active users engaged with it. The Match Group dating app, which has ~13M downloads, said 60% of its users prefer meeting in shared spaces, but six in ten do not know where to meet people. Users can find local events, reserve places, invite friends, and connect with other attendees before, during. and after each event.

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Study: Most Australian Singles Are Open to Breakfast Dates

Posted on October 6, 2026
Most Australian Singles Are Open to Breakfast Dates

NEW YORK POST – A Kellogg’s survey found that 64% of Australian singles are open to breakfast first dates, while 31% believe morning dates reduce the pressure. Breakfast and coffee dates are also cheaper and offer an easy exit if there is no chemistry.

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Three Day Rule Grows to 250,000 Singles and 50 Employees

Posted on October 6, 2026
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CO – Los Angeles-based Three Day Rule has grown to more than 50 employees and a database of ~250K singles since launching in 2010. The company offers free membership alongside paid matchmaking, with hand-selected introductions and personal guidance. CEO Adam Cohen-Aslatei said resilience, strong company culture, and hiring people with complementary skills have been central to its growth.

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Dating App Pure Named in $1 Million Child Assault Lawsuit

Posted on October 6, 2026
Pure dating app

HOUSTON CHRONICLE – Dating app Pure has been named in a $1M lawsuit filed by the parents and great-grandfather of a 13-year-old girl. They allege that former Harris County deputy Nicholas Burbridge posed as a 16-year-old on the app before drugging and sexually assaulting her. The lawsuit claims Pure failed to prevent minors from accessing its adults-only platform. Pure said it is reviewing the allegations and continues to strengthen its safety measures.

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Google Faces £1 Billion UK Claim Over Play Store Fees

Posted on October 6, 2026
Google Play

INDEPENDENT – Google is facing a UK class action seeking £1B for ~20M consumers and businesses. The claim alleges that Google’s Play Store commission of up to 30% pushed up the price of apps, subscriptions and in-app purchases, including dating services. It covers purchases made between October 2015 and July 2026. Google denies the allegations and says Android offers users greater choice and some of the lowest fees in the market.

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Posted on October 6, 2026

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Flutrr Rebrands as India’s Love Marriage App

Posted on October 5, 2026
Flutrr Rebrands as India’s Love Marriage App

ADGULLY – Indian dating platform Flutrr has rebranded as “The Love Marriage App,” targeting singles who want to choose their own partner and date with marriage in mind. The app uses Aadhaar, India’s national identity system, to verify users. Its compatibility recommendations include Vedic astrology, an Indian tradition that compares birth details to assess whether two people are suited to each other. Users can involve their families when they are ready.

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CatholicMatch Acquires Brazil’s Ágape Dating App

Posted on October 2, 2026
CatholicMatch acquired Agapeš

LINKEDIN – CatholicMatch has acquired Ágape, a Brazilian dating app for Catholic singles. Launched in 2023, Ágape combines dating with Catholic content about relationships, vocation, and marriage. CatholicMatch plans to use its technology and resources to expand the app in Brazil. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Feeld Revenue Jumps 30% to $85 Million in 2025

Posted on October 1, 2026
Feeld dating app

FORBES – Feeld generated $85M in revenue in 2025, up more than 30%, and reported ~$11.6M in profit. International revenue rose 26% to $74.2M, led by growth in Mexico and Spain. US revenue increased by more than 38%, while UK sales grew 10% to ~$11M. Feeld now has 14M users and says its growth increasingly includes people seeking more traditional relationships.

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