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Bumble, Hinge, Badoo, Tinder. This may sound like a list of nonsensical words with no connection, but that is exactly what they all have in common β they are all about connection. To make matters worse popular teen platforms like TikTok and Instagram have begun using similar features and design styles.
This can blur the line between the reason a young person downloads the app and what they end up using it for. To help you navigate the potential risks a young person may experience on dating apps, our online safety experts have put together the following guidance.
Online dating has become a normal, modern way to meet other people. Many people have made successful matches through online dating. As these types of platforms and apps are popular amongst adults, it is not surprising that some young people seek to emulate adult behaviour. There are a number of reasons teens gravitate towards these platforms. Tinder reported an increase in active users during the pandemic, reaching 3 billion swipes in one day. However, there are very few effective age verification measures in the registration process for many of these apps.
There is also the issue of persuasive design. Many dating app features make their way onto mainstream platforms that young people use every dayβ and vice versa. Likewise, the popular TikTok style of vertical videos and livestreams has been integrated into Tinder. Instant messaging is also available on all of these platforms. Apps like Yubo, Wink, and Hoop utilise many of the same formats and functions as dating apps to help people find friends.
While this might sound reasonable it presents potential risks such as grooming and inappropriate messaging. One of the most worrying risks our online safety experts have noted is the changing behaviours of young people towards online interaction. The behaviours that may have originated on dating apps are now becoming commonplace on all forms of social media. Some young people no longer find it strange to receive dating requests from strangers on Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat.