# Business Dating Apps BeLinked is Like a Cross Between Tinder and a Linkedin Dating App By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-dating-app References: [wearesocialmedia.gr](http://wearesocialmedia.gr/belinked-is-the-tinder-for-linkedin/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/belinked/id794546332?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=8) When you're someone who is really invested in your life's work, when it comes to romance, it's often best to go after those who are in similar fields, which is exactly what the BeLinked [LinkedIn dating app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first) does. With this app, you're able to find indivuduals who have shared passions, by browsing through LinkedIn profiles anonymously, and swiping through them just as you would on [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-3). When there's a mutual match, BeLinked delivers a notification and lets the two users strike up a conversation with one another. With the app, you can even refine your searches to locate people who went to a particular school or work in a specific industry, which could be a great way to [find someone like-minded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-dating-app), or completely different from what you're used to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Linkedin Dating:** Creating dating apps that leverage professional networks, like LinkedIn, can provide opportunities for professionals to connect based on shared interests and industry backgrounds. - **Anonymous Profile Browsing:** Developing apps that allow users to browse profiles anonymously can enhance user privacy and encourage more authentic connections. - **Refined Search Filters:** Integrating advanced search filters, such as school or industry preferences, into dating apps can offer users a more tailored and efficient way to find compatible matches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Dating:** Incorporating features from popular dating apps like Tinder and LinkedIn can disrupt the online dating industry by providing a more targeted approach to finding love based on professional compatibility. - **Social Networking:** Marrying social networking and dating platforms can create opportunities for professionals to expand their networks and form meaningful connections. - **Technology:** Developing innovative dating apps that leverage advanced search algorithms and integration with established professional platforms can disrupt the technology industry and reshape the way people approach online dating. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Media Dating Profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likelike.md) - [Curated Professional Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxy-dating-service.md) - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [Streamlined Skilled Trades Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trades-app.md) - [Professional-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-matchmaker.md) - [Chinese Career Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-app.md) - [Networking Platform In-App Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-games.md) - [Social Professional Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likemind-app.md) - [Office-Friendly Dating App Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-desk-mode.md)