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Dating app usage reaches record levels during World Cup match breaks
Maeil Business Newspaper
Key Points
- During the water breaks in World Cup matches, dating app traffic increased by 25 percent.
- During half-time, access to dating apps surged by a massive 116 percent.
- A traffic analysis conducted by a UK-based mobile operator revealed this data.
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%25 water break increase%116 half-time increase
According to a data traffic analysis conducted by a UK mobile operator, it was revealed that there is a significant increase in the use of dating apps during World Cup periods. Users turning to these apps during the water breaks and half-times of the matches significantly increased mobile data traffic.
Experts attribute this situation to the excitement and arousal people experience while watching sports events. It is believed that the excitement hormones secreted during the match push the audience to seek social and romantic interactions during half-time. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is also expected to witness a similar trend.
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- How much did dating app usage increase during the World Cup?
- An increase of 25 percent was recorded during water breaks in matches, and 116 percent during half-time.
- What triggers the interest in dating apps during match breaks?
- Experts state that the hormones secreted due to the excitement experienced while watching the match are the main reason for this increase.
- Where was this data obtained from?
- The data was obtained through the analysis of mobile traffic conducted by a UK mobile operator.
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