Market Trends of Global Online Dating Services Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Online Dating Services Market according to our research experts:
Increased Smartphone Penetration has Boosted the Download of Online Dating Apps
- One of the major reasons for the increase in online dating apps is the rising penetration of smartphones and other computer devices. The usage of smartphones has increased in both developed and developing countries giving rise to boosting the demand for online dating services as most of the applications work in real-time based locations.
- The penetration of smartphones is growing the fastest in the Asia Pacific region, especially in countries like India and China, because more people across the region are getting cheap and easy internet connectivity with every passing day.
- Hence the usage of smartphones enables the users to have more chances to expand their geographic reach and will be able to interact with people across different locations. As per World Bank Group, the penetration of mobile phones is highest in Europe, followed by North America and Asia Pacific region.
- Furthermore, the rise in internet penetration in the major parts of the globe has led to an increased usage of the online dating apps in their smartphones. This factor provides immense opportunity for dating service players to develop apps that are convenient to use on smartphones.
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North America to hold largest Market share
- North America is expected to have the largest market share over the forecasted period, with the United States being a primary contributor to the increase in market revenue. The presence of well-established online dating platforms such as Tinder, Bumble, Badoo, and others is one of the market's driving factors.
- The players in the online dating services market have witnessed significant growth in the region, which is indicative of the large market demand for dating apps in the area. For instance, in North America, the average number of subscribers of Match Group online dating service providers was 4.1 million in 2018, which increased to 4.9 million in 2021.
- Furthermore, online dating websites in the region are developed to match couples with specific interests. For instance, eHarmony is one of the online dating websites that has around 15 million matches. Additionally, the significant advancements in website advertising tools and consumer interest tracing tools are further projected to contribute to market growth.
- The region's market has witnessed a rise in demand for the integration of advanced features, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes the launch of Blind Date through virtual dating apps. However, the market has witnessed challenges in ensuring safety for several users as several female users from the region have raised concerns in the context of harassment. The studied market is expected to witness the integration of algorithms that put stringent measures to remedy any instance of abuse of the platform and harassment of its users.
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