# International Dating Platforms — Meta ads research

Category research. Brand directory deferred.
Edition: October 2026. Page updated: 2026-10-11.

## Parent industry AOV benchmark

Parent industry: Dating & Relationship Services

- Median: $27.39 USD
- Middle 50%: $8.95 to $38.45 USD
- Snapshot read: 2026-10-11T14:07:25.498677+00:00

Median and middle 50% of observed account-level average order values in USD, with each account weighted equally. Use this range as a comparison, not a profitability measure.

Source: [Madgicx Research & Labs](https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services#benchmark)

Citation: Madgicx Research & Labs. Dating & Relationship Services account AOV: median $27.39; middle 50% $8.95 to $38.45. Snapshot read 11 October 2026. https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services#benchmark

Directory status: deferred. Final brand research and logo placement are pending.

## Research questions

### 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 permalink](https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-1)

Citation: Madgicx Research & Labs. 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

### How can an international platform structure discovery?

InternationalCupid describes creating a profile, browsing with preferences and then sending a message or interest. Review its search and communication controls before choosing a service.

[Source](https://www.internationalcupid.com/) · [Answer permalink](https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-2)

Citation: Madgicx Research & Labs. International Dating Platforms. How can an international platform structure discovery? InternationalCupid describes creating a profile, browsing with preferences and then sending a message or interest. Review its search and communication controls before choosing a service.  Source: https://www.internationalcupid.com/ Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-2

### What is a warning sign in a long-distance online introduction?

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 permalink](https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-3)

Citation: Madgicx Research & Labs. International Dating Platforms. What is a warning sign in a long-distance online introduction? 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

### What reporting controls should a cross-border site provide?

InternationalCupid's guidelines describe reporting a member from a profile or message and prohibit soliciting money. Check the actual site's reporting path and use it when needed.

[Source](https://www.internationalcupid.com/en/general/communityguidelines) · [Answer permalink](https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-4)

Citation: Madgicx Research & Labs. International Dating Platforms. What reporting controls should a cross-border site provide? InternationalCupid's guidelines describe reporting a member from a profile or message and prohibit soliciting money. Check the actual site's reporting path and use it when needed.  Source: https://www.internationalcupid.com/en/general/communityguidelines Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-deev1-international-dating-platforms-4

### Which AOV benchmark is shown?

The reference benchmark is for Dating & Relationship Services.

Parent industry benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.

[Source](https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#benchmark) · [Answer permalink](https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-benchmark-status)

Citation: Madgicx Research & Labs. International Dating Platforms. Which AOV benchmark is shown? The reference benchmark is for Dating & Relationship Services. Parent industry benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026. Source: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services#benchmark Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-benchmark-status

### Can I download this industry research?

The exports section provides this edition in Markdown and JSON, along with a research index. 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 permalink](https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/dating-relationship-services/international-dating-platforms#answer-download-research)

Citation: Madgicx Research & Labs. International Dating Platforms. Can I download this industry research? The exports section provides this edition in Markdown and JSON, along with a research index. 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

### How should I cite a finding from this page?

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 permalink](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. 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-cite-research