Category: Hinge

Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos Explains Her Approach to Product Design

Posted on July 23, 2026
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IT’S NICE THAT – Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos said the dating app is adapting its products to the changing needs of Gen Z, which now represents more than half of its users. Hinge follows a “designing with, not for” approach, involving people with different lived experiences in product development. One result is Match Note, a private, non-screenshotable screen where users can disclose personal information, such as having ADHD, before beginning a conversation. Jantos, who moved from CMO to CEO in late 2025, said Hinge’s “Designed to Be Deleted” positioning also guides product decisions, including detailed onboarding and limits on simultaneous conversations, with the goal of moving users from the app to in-person dates.

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AI Is Writing Dating Messages, and Platforms Have No Rules Against It

Posted on July 21, 2026
AI Is Writing Dating Messages, and Platforms Have No Rules Against It

THE NEXT WEB – AI is increasingly writing dating conversations, and dating apps aren’t stopping it. A Match Group/Kinsey Institute report found that 26% of U.S. adults and 49% of Gen Z daters have used AI for dating help, from writing messages to creating profiles. Match CEO Spencer Rascoff said there is little the company can do about off-platform AI coaching, while Hinge and Bumble have no policies banning AI-generated messages. As AI-written conversations become more common, users are raising concerns that matches may be interacting with chatbot-generated personalities rather than the people themselves.

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Hinge Launches Friend’s Take to Add Trusted Testimonials

Posted on July 16, 2026
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NEW YORK POST – Hinge has introduced Friend’s Take, a feature that lets friends and family add short testimonials, photos, or videos to a user’s dating profile. Users can display up to three approved testimonials, giving potential matches a more authentic view of who they are. The feature is part of Hinge’s broader push to improve trust and appeal to younger users through more thoughtful, relationship-focused dating experiences.

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Hinge Launches European ‘All We Need Is Us’ Campaign

Posted on July 2, 2026

HINGE – Hinge has launched a new European campaign, All We Need Is Us, as part of its ongoing Designed to be Deleted platform. The campaign highlights the small, everyday moments that build relationships, such as cooking, running errands, or spending quiet time together. It features real couples who met on Hinge alongside handcrafted Hingie mascots placed in everyday situations.

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Interview With Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos on Intentional Dating

Posted on June 29, 2026
Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos

YAHOO FINANCE – Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos spoke with Yahoo Finance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity about what sets the app apart from competitors. She said Hinge is built for people seeking serious relationships, with its “designed to be deleted” philosophy focused on getting users off the app and onto successful dates. Hinge measures success through a “great dates” metric based on whether users go on a date and want a second one. She also highlighted the app’s detailed onboarding process, which filters for intentional daters and encourages richer profiles with photos, prompts, voice responses, and date preferences.

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Hinge Expands One More Hour With $1.5M Global Investment

Posted on June 19, 2026
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MARKETINGDIVE – Hinge is expanding its One More Hour initiative, which supports local social groups that help young people connect offline. The company has donated more than $2 million so far and plans to invest another $1.5M globally this year. Hinge said Gen Z spends ~1K fewer hours socialising in person each year than young adults did 20 years ago. The company also reported 28% revenue growth in Q1 2026.

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Match Group’s Face Check Earns Fast Company 2026 World Changing Idea Recognition

Posted on June 18, 2026
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LINKEDIN – Match Group’s Face Check has been recognized by Fast Company as a 2026 World Changing Idea. The technology is designed to verify that users are who they claim to be and to prevent previously banned bad actors from returning to apps across the company’s portfolio, including Tinder, Hinge, and Match. According to Match Group, Face Check has contributed to a more than 60% reduction in views of profiles later identified as bad actors and an approximately 40% decrease in fraud-related reports. The recognition highlights the growing importance of identity verification and trust and safety initiatives as dating platforms work to create safer environments for meeting new people online.

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Hinge CEO Says Gen Z Needs AI to Start Conversations

Posted on June 8, 2026
Hinge CEO Jackie Jantos

BBC – Jackie Jantos says many Gen Z singles want relationships but lack the confidence to initiate conversations, making AI tools useful for breaking the ice. She argues Hinge’s AI features are designed to help users express themselves rather than replace genuine interaction. Jantos also pointed to declining in-person socialization, loneliness, and the lasting effects of the pandemic as factors making dating more challenging for young adults. Despite growing discussion of dating app burnout, Hinge continues to grow in the UK, reaching 1.5M users.

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Hinge Expands “One More Hour” Initiative to France

Posted on May 20, 2026
Hinge One More Hour

HINGE – Hinge is expanding its “One More Hour” social initiative to France, funding local community groups and offline social events aimed at helping young adults connect in person. The programme supports clubs, meetups, and recurring social spaces, with Hinge allocating ~$150,000–$200,000 to French organisations as part of a wider $1.5M global fund. The expansion comes as 62% of Gen Z in France report experiencing loneliness, while 65% say they want more in-person connections. Hinge will also bring its “Assemble” community event series to Marseille later this month.

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Shared-Interest Platforms Emerging as Alternative to Dating Apps

Posted on May 15, 2026
Shared-Interest Platforms Emerging as Alternative to Dating Apps

BBC – Some younger users are increasingly meeting partners through gaming, fitness, and hobby-based platforms rather than traditional dating apps. Apps and communities, including Strava, Letterboxd, and online games such as World of Warcraft, are being used to build relationships through shared interests and ongoing interaction. The shift comes as several major dating apps have reported declining user numbers in some markets. Companies, including Tinder and Hinge, are responding with new features, niche communities, and alternative matching formats designed to encourage more direct and interest-based connections.

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