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Grindr Announces Ultra-Premium AI Subscription Edge
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Grindr reported fiscal 2025 results on Feb. 26, saying revenue grew 28% year-over-year to $440 million and monthly active users rose to 15 million. CEO George Arison unveiled Edge, an ultra-premium AI-powered subscription using an internal 'gAI' voice model, priced at $199 per week, as part of a plan to boost revenue above $528 million this year. Longtime users report increased paywalls and usability complaints.
Key Points
- 1Reports show Grindr grew revenue 28% to $440 million in fiscal 2025, reaching 15 million MAUs.
- 2Introduces Edge, an AI-powered $199/week tier and proprietary 'gAI' voice demo, signaling monetization shift.
- 3Users report app becomes 'unusable' without paid tiers, raising churn and affordability concerns for retention.
Scoring Rationale
Official earnings and product announcement increase credibility; limited novelty and uncertain industry impact reduce overall score.
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