Fake profiles and bots on dating apps: how Celsius does it differently

Online dating is more popular than ever. In Belgium, hundreds of thousands of people use a dating app like Tinder, Bumble or Hinge weekly. Yet there's a growing frustration among users: fake profiles and bots. In this blog, we'll dive deeper into what these problems are, why they occur so frequently on traditional dating apps, and how Celsius, a Belgian app for higher-educated individuals, tackles these frustrations with a completely different approach.

Fake profiles and bots: a widespread problem

On traditional dating apps, you quickly encounter profiles that seem too good to be true... and often they are. Many apps struggle with fake accounts or bots that automatically send messages to lure users to external websites or collect data. Some profiles are even AI-generated and resemble real people, until you notice the conversation makes no sense.

According to a study by Global Dating Insights, up to 12% of all profiles on some major apps are fake. Bots are becoming increasingly difficult to recognize, especially for novice users. Many users report that they no longer know who's real and who's not.

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Celsius: verification and genuine matches

Celsius is a new Belgian dating app that approaches these problems fundamentally differently. The app is exclusively for students and graduates: you can only log in after strict verification through your enrollment at a college or university, or through an official diploma. This directly excludes fake profiles and bots.

With Celsius, you know: everyone you match with is a real person with a higher education level. No spam, no false identity. Moreover, Celsius focuses on serious, respectful interaction between people with similar backgrounds.

Why does this approach work?

Because users must verify themselves, a different dynamic automatically emerges. You know you're talking to a fellow student, an alumnus, or someone who is at least pursuing or has completed a bachelor's degree. The conversation quality is therefore higher, and people take each other more seriously. Ghosting occurs much less frequently, because users could also encounter each other in real life through study or alumni circles.

Additionally, Celsius contains no paid boosts or "buy more likes" structures. Everything is free and designed to stimulate real connections instead of endlessly swiping without results.

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In summary: less frustration, more real connections

Fake profiles and bots are real problems on dating apps. They cause frustration, waste of time, and a lack of trust in the system. Celsius offers a different path: a safe, controlled community of students and graduates. By verifying everyone in advance and focusing on quality over quantity, honest conversations emerge between people who truly want to connect.

Want to date without bots too? Meet people who are truly on your wavelength. Download Celsius for free and become part of the new generation of dating.