{"name":"International Dating Platforms","edition_label":"October 2026","edition_updated_at":"2026-10-11","slug":"international-dating-platforms","kind":"subcategory","parent_slug":"dating-relationship-services","url":"https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms","scope":"Category research. Parent-industry AOV benchmark shown as a separate reference.","directory_status":"deferred","page_readiness":"published","directory_notice":null,"benchmark":{"status":"unavailable_insufficient_cohort","slug":"international-dating-platforms","parent_slug":"dating-relationship-services","cohort_scope":"exact_child","median_aov_usd":null,"p25_aov_usd":null,"p75_aov_usd":null,"metric_window":null,"scope_label":"The exact category cohort does not support a publishable AOV aggregate.","methodology":"No publishable AOV benchmark is available for this category. 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International Dating Platforms. Does a location feature prove someone lives abroad? No. Tinder's Passport feature lets a subscriber chat in a selected destination. A displayed location or international match should not be treated as residence proof.  Source: https://www.help.tinder.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004487406-Tinder-subscriptions Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-1","source_url":"https://www.help.tinder.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004487406-Tinder-subscriptions"},{"group":"In this category","id":"answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-2","question":"How can an international platform structure discovery?","text":"InternationalCupid describes creating a profile, browsing with preferences and then sending a message or interest. 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The FTC notes that romance scammers may say they live or work far away, move a conversation off-platform and then ask for travel or emergency money. Do not send money to an online love interest.  Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-romance-scams Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-3","source_url":"https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-romance-scams"},{"group":"In this category","id":"answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-4","question":"What reporting controls should a cross-border site provide?","text":"InternationalCupid's guidelines describe reporting a member from a profile or message and prohibit soliciting money. 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Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.  Source: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#reuse Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-download-research","source_url":"https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#reuse"},{"group":"Use this research","id":"answer-cite-research","question":"How should I cite a finding from this page?","text":"Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.","context":"","url":"https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-cite-research","citation":"Madgicx Research & Labs. International Dating Platforms. How should I cite a finding from this page? Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. 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