A major dating app has introduced a new feature that confirms whether users are unmarried, aiming to reduce deception and build trust on the platform.
Tapple, a Japanese app with more than 20 million users launched the tool on Wednesday. It checks a user’s marital status through a government-run online portal.
Users must first give consent to access their records. If the system shows a user is married, the app automatically suspends their profile. This step comes in response to concerns about people misrepresenting their relationship status.
In a recent company survey, 69% of women and 54% of men said they were worried about users lying about being single. The same one found that 97% of women and 83% of men wanted certainty about whether a potential partner is already married.
Tapple said in a statement that the update aims “to promote even safer and more secure dating and marriage hunting.”
Digital dating on the rise among young Japanese
Online platforms have become a common route to long-term relationships in Japan. According to a government survey conducted in July 2024, one in four married people under 40 met their partner through online dating.
This shift reflects a growing reliance on digital tools for matchmaking, especially as traditional social paths to marriage, such as introductions through family or work, have declined. The increase in app usage also highlights the demand for more reliable and transparent dating experiences.
Japan faces pressure to reverse population decline
Japan, which has the second-oldest population in the world after Monaco, continues to struggle with a declining birthrate and aging demographics. Fewer young people are getting married, and even fewer are starting families.
Japan’s dating app Tapple now verifies users’ marital status via govt records to block cheaters.
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The Japanese government has introduced several measures to encourage marriage and parenthood to address the issue. Among the efforts is a new city-run dating app launched by Tokyo’s metropolitan government. Users must provide documentation proving they are legally single and sign a declaration stating they are open to marriage.
This government-backed app reflects a growing public investment in relationship-building technologies, strongly emphasizing transparency and commitment.
Technology is seen as a tool to build trust and relationships
The dating app’s decision to verify unmarried status is part of a broader shift in Japan’s digital dating space. As apps play a bigger role in personal connections, ensuring honesty and accountability has become more important.
Using official records to confirm relationship status, Tapple aims to create a safer environment that encourages serious connections while supporting national efforts to promote marriage and stability.
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