# India lacks faith-based dating apps despite high endogamy 2026-08-08T16:05:07+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Muzz, a faith-first dating app with 17 million users globally, has expanded into India, aiming to fill the gap between casual dating and matrimonial sites. The Hindu reports that while 99% of Hindus and 98% of Muslims marry within their faith, according to Pew Research, India has few faith-based dating apps. Traditional matrimony platforms like Matrimony.com are seeing a decline, with paid subscriptions falling 9.7% and only 9% of couples who met online in 2024 using matrimonial websites. Users on Muzz describe conversations that quickly turn transactional, with faith often accelerating discussions about marriage timelines and children rather than easing them. A 28-year-old Mumbai architect said chats felt like an Excel sheet. Meanwhile, a 31-year-old Mangalorean Christian noted that shared religion makes inside jokes easier but does not guarantee compatibility. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: dating apps, endogamy, faith, matrimony, Muzz Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-lacks-faith-based-dating-apps-despite-high-endogamy/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-lacks-faith-based-dating-apps-despite-high-endogamy/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.