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Dating.com
[edit]Dating.com is an international online dating service owned by Social Discovery Group, a global tech company that builds social discovery platforms. The application allows users to connect with people worldwide and is available on both desktop and mobile platforms. It is known for features such as live video chat, virtual gifting, and location-flexible matchmaking.[1]
History
[edit]Dating.com was launched in the late 1990s as part of the early wave of online dating platforms. Over time, the service was incorporated into the portfolio of Social Discovery Group, a company that owns and operates multiple social and dating products across more than 100 countries.[2]
In the 2020s, Dating.com introduced several new features to adapt to shifting user preferences and global trends, including the Let’s Mingle group chat tool and a virtual reality dating environment.[3]
Features
[edit]Dating.com offers both standard dating tools and a set of additional features aimed at international and cross-cultural communication. Core functions include:
- User profile creation and photo sharing
- Real-time messaging and video chat
- Let’s Mingle — a mass-messaging feature for group interaction[4]
- Virtual gifting and seasonal-themed experiences
- AI-based user suggestions
The platform supports dating across borders and time zones, catering to users seeking international connections.
Geography and Audience
[edit]Dating.com is marketed as a global dating platform with a user base distributed across multiple continents. The service is available in several languages and is promoted as accommodating international communication and cross-cultural interaction. Media coverage has noted the app's popularity in regions such as North and South America, parts of Asia, and Eastern Europe.
Media Coverage and Reception
[edit]Dating.com has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes, Vice, Newsweek, New York Post, and FastForward, often in the context of broader discussions on modern dating culture.
A 2024 Vice article discussed Dating.com's approach to the "cuffing season" phenomenon and the emotional mechanics of virtual romance.[5]
A Psychologs editorial analyzed the impact of real-time video interactions on emotional engagement in digital relationships.[6]
Ownership and Ecosystem
[edit]Dating.com is operated by Social Discovery Group, a global venture studio headquartered in several countries including the United States and Cyprus. The group manages multiple platforms, such as Once, Tubit, and CupidMedia, focused on dating, social travel, and community building.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Semerene, Diego (2023-09-10). "The Future of Dating: How Technology Is Changing the Way We Connect". FastForward. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Global Tech Company Social Discovery Group Launches Venture Studio for Social Apps". Forbes. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Frishberg, Hannah (2022-02-14). "New dating trend has people coupling up in the metaverse". New York Post. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Dating.com Launches 'Let's Mingle' for Efficient Matchmaking". TrendHunter. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Patrick (2024-12-01). "Winter Romance Gets a Tech Makeover". Vice. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "The Psychology Behind Digital Intimacy". Psychologs. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Social Discovery Group Overview". Social Discovery Group. Retrieved 2025-07-25.