# Fandom-Centered Dating Apps 'Cuddli' Helps Connect Nearby People with Nerdy and Niche Interests By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-10 | Updated 2017-08-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddli References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/08/10/cuddli-dating-app-for-geeks/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds#hjr_STMc4sqx) & [cuddli](https://www.cuddli.com/) Dating apps have made it incredible easy for even the [most introverted person](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app) to find love, a concept which is solidified though 'Cuddli' -- an app aimed at helping connect people with "nerdy" interests. This niche service is hoping to carve a place for folks who subscribe to comic-culture and fandom, as these concepts aren't as popular in [mainstream dating apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wudya) like [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-explore). The app's creator remarks that geek culture can be belittled by those who don't understand it, and hopes Cuddli can serve as a place where that culture is rewarded. Just like other dating apps, Cuddli uses GPS services to locate potential matches within a close proximity. Users can also upload interest icons onto their profile to give potential dates a more accurate depiction of a their interests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Niche Dating Apps:** Developing dating apps that cater to specific interests or subcultures to provide a more personalized experience. - **Fandom-focused Social Platforms:** Creating social platforms that bring together individuals with niche interests, such as comics and geek culture, to foster connections and build communities. - **Gps-based Matchmaking:** Integrating GPS technology into dating apps to enable location-based matching and help users find potential matches nearby. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dating Apps:** Opportunity for dating app developers to tap into specific niches and target underserved markets, such as geek culture and fandom enthusiasts. - **Social Media:** Opportunity for social media platforms to create spaces and communities for like-minded individuals with specific interests, such as comic culture and geek fandom. - **Location-based Services:** Opportunity for companies that offer location-based services, such as GPS technology, to collaborate with dating app developers and provide accurate and efficient matchmaking experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFT-Based Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lonely-ape-dating-club.md) - [Pooch-Preferring Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-app-for-dog-lovers.md) - [Meme-Based Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schmooze.md) - [Matchmaking Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-dating-app.md) - [Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchmaker-apps.md) - [Music-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylly.md) - [Neurodivergent-Friendly Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattr.md) - [Music-Forward Dating App Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-dating-app-cerca.md) - [Video-Enabled Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candid-dating-app.md)