# Celebrity Dating Apps This Premium Matchmaking App is Like Tinder for Famous People By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-matchmaking References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/104557-raya-dating-app-is-like-tinder-for-famous-people-and-its-super-exclusive) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/raya/id957215308?mt=8) Raya is a premium matchmaking app that helps famous people find potential mates. With the growing popularity of online dating, a number of niche apps have emerged to help all different kinds of people find love. The latest romance-oriented app helps celebrities date discretely. The new app is modeled in the same way as popular dating platform [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-3). However, Raya offers more advanced privacy settings and a unique pool of exclusive daters. In order to join, Raya members have to meet specific criteria based on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likelike) followers, personal recommendations and mutual connection with other Raya users. For those who meet the strict criteria, the premium matchmaking app provides a discrete platform for connecting with other famous daters. The app is perfect for high-powered celebrities looking for a way to connect with equally successful people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Niche Dating Apps:** Developing more dating apps targeting all sorts of niches could offer new options for people looking to meet specific interests or that share certain lifestyles. - **Advanced Privacy Settings:** Creating more secure apps that ensure the privacy of their members could have an improved user experience and encourage more people to use them. - **Exclusive Dating Pools:** Developing matchmaking apps for exclusive groups like famous people can provide a lucrative business opportunity for entrepreneurs and disrupt the traditional dating scene. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Developing scalable and user-friendly platforms enhances the matchmaking process and facilitates the connection between people looking for relationships. - **Entertainment:** Partnering with celebrities and influencers offers a fantastic opportunity for companies in the entertainment industry to tap into the celebrity culture and attract consumers. - **Marketing:** Creating apps with unique and exclusive features that cater to niche audiences opens new opportunities for marketing to targeted audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Professional Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxy-dating-service.md) - [Social Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-3.md) - [Matchmaker-Trained AI Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-day-rule.md) - [Social Media Dating Profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likelike.md) - [Meaningful Connection-Driven Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonlight-dating-app.md) - [Celebrity Social Feeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bereal-1.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md) - [Unfiltered Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-dating-app.md) - [Premium Dating App Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-vault.md)