# Virtual Wingman Applications 'Wingman Barney' is a Virtual Assistant for Online Daters By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingman-barney References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/165827-wingman-barney-virtual-wingman-from-cupidcom-will-help-you-boost-your-online-dating-game) & [dailydot](http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/cupid-app-wingman-barney/) To help online daters in their pursuit of romance, Cupid.com has created a virtual assistant named Wingman Barney. With a subtle nod to the smooth-talking character from 'How I Met Your Mother,' the virtual wingman helps singles figure out how to navigate the complexities of online dating. Wingman Barney is a virtual assistant that functions as both a [relationship expert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-dating-coach) answering questions on the Cupid.com blog and as an online aid that helps users with their dating queries. For example, Wingman Barney can help users come up with a creative way to start a conversation with someone they are interested in. As online dating becomes increasingly popular, tools such as Cupid.com's virtual wingman help users make stronger connections with potential matches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Wingman Applications:** Virtual assistants are increasingly being used as an AI wingman to help online daters navigate the complexities of online dating. - **AI Dating Advice:** AI-powered virtual assistants like Wingman Barney can provide users with personalized and creative dating advice, paving the way for future expansion in the relationship counseling and coaching industry. - **Rise of Online Dating:** The increasing popularity of online dating has created a need for AI-powered tools like virtual wingmen, opening up opportunities for innovation in the online dating industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Dating:** The online dating industry could benefit from incorporating AI-powered virtual assistants like Wingman Barney to provide users with a personalized experience and more effective matches. - **Relationship Counseling and Coaching:** AI-powered virtual assistants like Wingman Barney could create new opportunities for innovation and disruption in the relationship counseling and coaching industry, becoming a valuable tool for professionals and couples alike. - **AI Chatbot Development:** The development and use of AI-powered chatbots like Wingman Barney in the online dating space could pave the way for further innovation in chatbot development for other industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Dating App Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-dating.md) - [AI Dating Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-dating1.md) - [Romance Communication Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poised-cupid-edition.md) - [Online Dating AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-dating-assistant.md) - [AI Dating Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimal.md) - [AI-Powered Swiping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizard-of-swipe-for-tinder.md) - [Ai-Supported Smart Dating Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-dating-2.md) - [AI-Powered Dating Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pookie-tool.md) - [AI-Powered Dating Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-game.md)