Hinge is growing while online dating competitors are struggling. Its new CEO explains why.

The article focuses on Jackie Jantos, the new CEO of Hinge, and the challenges facing the dating landscape in 2026, described as a "dating recession" marked by digital burnout, financial pressures, and shifting social norms. Jantos, who previously held leadership roles at Spotify and Coca-Cola, emphasizes Hinge’s mission to foster meaningful relationships and reduce loneliness, highlighting the app’s growth and innovations like AI-generated prompts and enhanced user onboarding. Despite Hinge’s success, some users, particularly heterosexual women, report dissatisfaction with the dating experience, reflecting broader societal shifts in education and relationship dynamics. Jantos acknowledges these challenges but views dating difficulties as a longstanding issue affecting all groups. [Extracted from the article]