Have dating apps lost their luster? Data shows a decline in users

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe

Published August 23, 2026 at 6:35 AM MDT

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to social scientist Kathryn Coduto of Boston University about a decline in the use of dating apps.

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