Dating Apps Adapt for Paris Olympics: Surge in Usage and Safety Measures
Tinder sees a spike in activity while Grindr enhances privacy features for LGBTQ+ athletes in the Olympic Village.
- Tinder reports a 25% increase in swipe activity in France since the start of July.
- Olympian profiles on Tinder have surged by 52%, with many users utilizing Passport Mode to connect.
- Grindr disables location-based features and implements additional safety measures to protect LGBTQ+ athletes.
- Grindr's precautions include blocking screenshots and disabling private videos within the Olympic Village.
- Dating.com offers free subscriptions to Olympic athletes to enhance their experience in Paris.