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Hinge (CLIENT) Users Increase to 1.5M Amid AI Conversation Tools

Hinge, owned by Match Group, reported 1.5 million active users up to May 2025, an increase from 1.4 million the previous year. In contrast, Tinder's user base decreased from 1.9 million to 1.5 million during the same period. The introduction of AI features for conversation starters aims to address the confidence issues faced by younger users. Despite warnings about 'dating app burnout', Hinge continues to attract users in the competitive dating app market where Tinder remains the most visited.