Cymbie Labs

The data behind better dating.

Cymbie Labs publishes original research on human connection, relationship science, and the technology of intentional dating. We believe transparency builds trust.

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Couples studied
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Data points analysed
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Published studies
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Academic partnerships

Research & Insights

Latest from the lab.

The 7 factors that predict long-term relationship success
Matching Science

The 7 factors that predict long-term relationship success

Our analysis of 2 million match interactions reveals that emotional intelligence alignment, not shared interests, is the strongest predictor of lasting connection.

May 2026·12 min read
Why people ghost — and how we designed to stop it
Dating Behaviour

Why people ghost — and how we designed to stop it

Ghosting costs an average dater 14 hours of emotional processing per incident. We studied the psychology of avoidance and built features to change the behaviour.

Apr 20268 min read
The profile prompt that gets 3× more conversation starts
User Research

The profile prompt that gets 3× more conversation starts

Data from 500,000 first messages shows that specific 'Saturday morning' prompts dramatically outperform generic bios in generating genuine responses.

Mar 20266 min read
Dating app fatigue: a new epidemic, and what Cymbie is doing about it
Industry Data

Dating app fatigue: a new epidemic, and what Cymbie is doing about it

74% of people aged 25–35 report feeling exhausted by modern dating apps. We commissioned a global study to understand why — and what the alternative looks like.

Feb 202615 min read
Introducing Compatibility Score v2: what changed and why
Algorithm

Introducing Compatibility Score v2: what changed and why

Our updated compatibility scoring now incorporates 40+ weighted signals including communication style, attachment patterns, and life stage — not just interests.

Jan 202610 min read
Reducing harassment on dating platforms: a technical and policy study
Safety Research

Reducing harassment on dating platforms: a technical and policy study

How Cymbie reduced in-app harassment reports by 68% in 12 months using a combination of AI moderation, friction design, and community enforcement.

Dec 202514 min read