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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.
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