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The rise and fall of Tinder: what really killed the app?

Tinder was once unstoppable. The app that gamified dating revolutionized how people met, dominated headlines, and raked in over $1 billion in annual revenue. It was the ultimate success story in the world of online dating apps — the perfect case study of mobile-first disruption. But in 2025, Tinder isn’t what it used to be. 👇 SUBSCRIBE for more business breakdowns    / @michael-girdley   Get my free guide → Why Great Businesses Fail: 10 Multi-Million Dollar Mistakes To Avoid. https://links.girdley.com/10fails-yt ------------------------------------------------------------------ ► For sponsorships or inquiries please reach out to: [email protected] ► Get my weekly letter to business owners: essential insights to run, grow, and stay ahead in your business → https://links.girdley.com/newsletter-yt ► Deep dives on businesses for sale:    / @acquisitionsanonymouspodcast   ► Follow me on Twitter/X: https://x.com/girdley ------------------------------------------------------------------ In this video, we unpack the rise and fall of Tinder — from its explosive launch on college campuses to its current collapse. You’ll learn how Tinder works, why it became so addictive, and why its model may have been doomed from the start. We’ll also explore how competitors like Bumble and Hinge began carving up Tinder’s dominance by focusing on long-term relationships, better user experience, and aligning with Gen Z dating trends. Today’s users are rejecting hookup culture and demanding something different — and that’s a huge problem for Tinder’s original model. So… what really killed Tinder? We’ll cover: The tension between monetization and meaningful connections Why dating app fatigue is setting in The gender imbalance and frustration on platforms like Tinder How Gen Z dating behavior is reshaping the landscape Why Hinge’s “Designed to be deleted” tagline may have been the final blow This isn’t just a story about love and swipes — it’s a business case study of what happens when a product outgrows its audience and ignores cultural shifts.