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A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working)

Dating app Sonder uses an intentionally cumbersome sign-up process and unstructured profiles resembling digital mood boards to filter for more engaged users. The approach appears to be working by creating a different user experience from traditional dating apps. This design choice aims to foster more authentic connections through creative self-expression rather than standardized profiles.

Background

Traditional dating apps typically use streamlined sign-up processes and structured profiles to maximize user acquisition, often leading to superficial interactions and low engagement rates.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Apr 2, 2026 at 04:46 AM
Score
5.0 / 10