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Gleeden Says Millions in India Use Its Extramarital Dating App, With Bengaluru Leading

New company numbers suggest loosening views on marriage in India.

Overview

  • According to Gleeden’s latest data, over 5 million of its India users are married and seeking discreet connections.
  • Bengaluru holds about 18% of users, followed by Hyderabad at 17%, Delhi at 11%, Mumbai at 9% and Pune at 7%, with activity spreading to cities like Lucknow, Chandigarh, Surat, Coimbatore, Patna and Guwahati.
  • Users spend about 1 to 1.5 hours on the app each day, with peak activity from noon to 3 pm and again from 10 pm to midnight.
  • The user base skews male at roughly 65%, while women account for 35% after a 148% rise in female participation over two years.
  • A 2024 survey of 1,503 married Indians commissioned by Gleeden found more willingness to question traditional marriage and to explore non‑traditional relationships.