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Top 75 Romance Trends in 2023

From Meme-Based Dating Sites to AI Chatbot Companions

— January 21, 2024 — Tech
The top 2023 romance trends offer a look into the unique ways people are connecting offline, online and in the metaverse, as well as how healthy relationships are being maintained beyond the initial spark.

In 2023, Tinder launched It Starts with a Swipe, a Gen Z-targeted campaign focused on authentic connections and distancing itself from its reputation as a hookup app. Other major dating app players introduced new features like Bumble Barbie Compliments and Hinge dropped a Distraction-Free Dating guide.

What’s more, several entirely new dating apps launched for a new generation of daters who value authentic connections and fun ways to get to know another person through games, their sense of humor or the metaverse.

Explore more romance innovations in Trend Hunter’s 2024 Trend Report.
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Dedicated Dating Show Channels
Dedicated Dating Show Channels
MAFS Live is Channel 4’s First Free, Ad-Supported TV Service
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Sexual Liberation Programs
Sexual Liberation Programs
Oceanic Heal Combines Shamanism and Energy Healing
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73
Rom-Com Gin Ads
Rom-Com Gin Ads
Reynolds and Smart's 'Just Friends' Reunion Marks Friendsgiving Celebration
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72
Rentable Wedding Florals
Rentable Wedding Florals
Something Borrowed Blooms Offers a Cost-Effective Alternative
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71
Singles Pizza Promotions
Singles Pizza Promotions
Pizza Pizza Changed Its Name to Celebrate Singles on Valentine's
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70
Japanese Visual Novel Games
Japanese Visual Novel Games
Norn9: Last Era is Releasing in English in NA for the First Time
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69
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
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68
Queer Men Dating App
Queer Men Dating App
Match Group Recently Launched the Archer App
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67
Affordable Bridal Retailers
Affordable Bridal Retailers
JJ’s House Boasts Dresses That are Priced Under $500 USD
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66
Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences
Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences
Netflix's Choose Love is its First Interactive Rom-Com
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65
AI-Powered Speech Writing Tools
AI-Powered Speech Writing Tools
Bridesmaid for Hire Launches a Tool, Targeted at the Maid of Honor
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64
Adorable Heart-shaped Cookie Sets
Adorable Heart-shaped Cookie Sets
FOMO Baking Co. Boasts a Valentine's Day Cookie Set
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63
Timed Dating App Features
Timed Dating App Features
Match's 72 Hours Feature Fights Dating App Burnout
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62
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
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61
Radiant Romantic Fragrances
Radiant Romantic Fragrances
Sunkissed Dahlia by Skylar Captures the Essence of Flowers in the Sun
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60
Young-Adult Metaverses
Young-Adult Metaverses
Roblox Announced a New Section on its Platform for Age 17+ Content
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59
Video-Verification Dating Apps
Video-Verification Dating Apps
Tinder's Photo Verified Cuties Initiates Video Selfie Procedures
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58
Survey-Based Men's Support Apps
Survey-Based Men's Support Apps
'HARDR.app' is an Erectile Dysfunction Support Network
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57
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
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56
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
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55
Valentine’s Day-Inspired Lotions
Valentine’s Day-Inspired Lotions
Dionis Boasts a Rose-Hued Love Goat Milk Body Lotion
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54
Farmer Dating App Campaigns
Farmer Dating App Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Company Highlights the Farmers Only Dating App
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53
AI-Created Romance Books
AI-Created Romance Books
Smoothie King Co-Authored a Book with ChatGPT to Market Summer Smoothies
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52
Shoppable Commercial Series
Shoppable Commercial Series
Walmart's Add to Heart is a 23-Part Shoppable "RomCommerce" Series
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51
Romance-Themed Smoothie Bowls
Romance-Themed Smoothie Bowls
Playa Bowls Just Launched the Bae Bowl for Valentine's Day
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50
Canned Fish Dinner Dates
Canned Fish Dinner Dates
Ali Hooke's Tin Fish Date Night is an Unexpected, Now-Viral Idea
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49
AI-Generated Wedding Registries
AI-Generated Wedding Registries
Honeyfund Experiments with AI in New Finally Ever After Registry
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48
Romantic Ruby Chocolate Bars
Romantic Ruby Chocolate Bars
Beato Chocolates Launches the Dance of the Eighty Nine Positions
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47
Perfect Coffee-Chocolate Pairings
Perfect Coffee-Chocolate Pairings
Bean Box Boasts Divine Coffee and Chocolate Pairings for V-Day
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46
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
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45
Valentine’s Day Beauty Boxes
Valentine’s Day Beauty Boxes
Glossybox Presents the 2023 Valentine's Day Beauty Box
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44
Reality Show-Inspired Games
Reality Show-Inspired Games
Netflix Unveils the Love is Blind Game Ahead of New Season
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43
Heartbreak-Healing Dating Apps
Heartbreak-Healing Dating Apps
RAW Wants to Mend 100 Hearts a Week and Pay for $30K Worth of Dates
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42
Metaverse Dating Platforms
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
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41
Anti-Scam Dating Tips
Anti-Scam Dating Tips
Match Group Adds New Anti-Scam Tips for its Dating Platforms
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40
Music-Focused Dating Apps
Music-Focused Dating Apps
Dating App 'Vinylly' Matches Users Through Their Music Compatibility
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39
Non-Prescription Men's Health Supplements
Non-Prescription Men's Health Supplements
Performer 8 is a Safe Alternative to Invasive Processes
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38
One-Stop-Shop Bridal Boutiques
One-Stop-Shop Bridal Boutiques
LoversLand Has Everything Wedding-Related in One Marketplace
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37
Desensitizing Wellness Wipes
Desensitizing Wellness Wipes
Roman Swipes Help Men Last Longer During Intimate Times
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36
$250,000 Valentine's Desserts
$250,000 Valentine's Desserts
Serendipity3's Diamond Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is Served with a Ring
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35
Premium Dating App Subscriptions
Premium Dating App Subscriptions
Tinder is Offering a $500 Subscription for Influential Users
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34
Movie-Inspired Dating App Features
Movie-Inspired Dating App Features
Bumble Barbie Compliments Offer a Fun Way to Flirt
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33
Digital ED Coach Apps
Digital ED Coach Apps
The 'Regimen' Mobile App Coaches Men Through ED-Related Challenges
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32
Social Dating App Features
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
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31
Monthly ED Subscription Services
Monthly ED Subscription Services
'BlueChew' is a Discrete Service that Delivers ED Medications
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30
Gamified Video Dating Apps
Gamified Video Dating Apps
IRLY is a Dating App by Gen Z for Gen Z
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29
Fruit-Themed Dating Apps
Fruit-Themed Dating Apps
FRUITZ is the Newest Dating App Designed for a Variety of Dating Styles
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28
3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates
3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates
Sugar Lab Debuts Two Types of Valentine's Day Bonbons
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27
Anime-Style Dating Games
Anime-Style Dating Games
Studio Sai Announces a Release Date for its Anime-Style Dating Sim
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26
Positivity-Focused Social Medias
Positivity-Focused Social Medias
SLAY is a Social Media App with Gamified Positive Experiences
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25
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
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24
Financial Conversation Hearts
Financial Conversation Hearts
CIBC's Valentine's Day Campaign Addressed a Relationship Stressor
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23
Handmade Elegant Engagement Box
Handmade Elegant Engagement Box
Nature-Inspired Handmade Wood and Resin Engagement Ring Boxes
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22
Romantic Young Love Fragrances
Romantic Young Love Fragrances
The Maison Margiela Replica 'On a Date' Fragrance is Delicate
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21
Aromatherapy Room Sprays
Aromatherapy Room Sprays
ADORAtherapy's Innovative Scent Blends Enhance Your Mood and Clear Energy
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20
Grape-Flavored Cannabis Gummies
Grape-Flavored Cannabis Gummies
incredibles Announced the '50 Shades of Grape' Cannabis Gummies
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19
Anti-Valentine's Dinner Experiences
Anti-Valentine's Dinner Experiences
The Sour Hearts Social Club by Sour Patch Kids is for Singles
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18
Healthy Relationship-Focused Apps
Healthy Relationship-Focused Apps
The Official App Helps One Maintain Healthy Romantic Relations
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17
Branded Departure Boards
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
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16
Fish Pic Dating App Bans
Fish Pic Dating App Bans
Tinder Announces Ban On All “Fish Pics” On The App
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15
Inclusive Tinder Features
Inclusive Tinder Features
Tinder Launches New Profile Features to Support Authentic Connections
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14
In-App Recommendation Features
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
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13
Taboo Men's Health Apps
Taboo Men's Health Apps
'Mojo' is a Health App that Targets the Less Spoken-About Areas
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12
Protein Bar Bouquets
Protein Bar Bouquets
For Valentine's Day, RXBAR Created a "RXBAR-quet" Gift for Gym Lovers
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11
AI Avatar Dating Apps
AI Avatar Dating Apps
The Snack App Allow Users to Turn Themselves into an AI Version
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10
AI Chatbot Companions
AI Chatbot Companions
Replika Offers Romantic Companionship to Users
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9
AI-Enhanced Dating Apps
AI-Enhanced Dating Apps
Tinder is Adding AI Photo Selection to Improve User Swipe Rates
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8
Gen Z Dating Campaigns
Gen Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'It Starts with a Swipe' Shows Celebrates How Gen Z Connects
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7
Valentine's Day Jewelry Collections
Valentine's Day Jewelry Collections
Pandora Launched its 2023 Collection of Romantic VDay Jewelry
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6
Romantic Chocolate Gift Guides
Romantic Chocolate Gift Guides
M&M's Launched its Annual Valentine's Day Gift Guide for 2023
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5
Stunning Luxe Bridal Collections
Stunning Luxe Bridal Collections
SSENSE Debuted the Exquisite Bridal Capsule Collection
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4
Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets
Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets
TheTouch Creates an Electronic Locket that Mimics the Heart
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3
Unfiltered Dating Apps
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
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2
Date Planning Apps
Date Planning Apps
DUO Helps Couples Enjoy Exciting Relationship Experiences with Their Partner
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Romantic Jewelry Collections
Romantic Jewelry Collections
Hey Harper is Launching 'Loops of Love' and the Designs are Exquisite
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