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Analytics for dating platforms

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Written by Yanar
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You're looking at traffic numbers but can't tell which users will actually pay. Your conversion funnel has gaps you can't identify. Here's how to fix that.

Key stats:

  • 95% of dating platforms fail due to insufficient traffic analysis

  • 3.7× higher retention with professional analytics

  • 6-8 months to Revenue Share vs 18-24 without analytics


You're probably here because

Your traffic doesn't convert You're spending on ads, but registrations don't turn into payments. Without proper event tracking, you're guessing which step loses users.

Users disappear after signup Registration looks healthy, but users vanish before completing profiles or making first contact. You need cohort analysis to understand why.

You can't calculate real CAC Different traffic sources bring different quality users. Without attribution analytics, you're optimizing for the wrong channels.

Decisions based on gut feeling Feature requests pile up, but you can't tell which improvements will actually move revenue. You need data-driven prioritization.


Analytics implementation levels

Level 1 — Start | $499–$899

For platforms at early stage or under $5K/month

What's included:

  • Track 10+ core user events: registration, profile completion, search, likes, messages, payments

  • GA4 and Google Tag Manager setup for your domain

  • Baseline events wired according to Dating Pro event list

  • Simple conversion funnels aligned to revenue steps

  • Basic cohort and behavior analysis

  • Payment tracking with CAC, ARPU, pay conversion metrics

What this gives you: Clear visibility of how user actions translate to revenue. Fast reporting aligned with P&L. Easy to implement, easy to interpret.


Level 2 — Pro | From $999

For platforms with $10K+/month revenue

What's included:

  • Comprehensive event tracking: all engagement points, support tickets, reactivation events

  • Advanced traffic source attribution

  • Detailed retention cohorts and segmentation

  • Built-in A/B testing and experiment tracking

  • Heat maps and UX analytics

  • Automated churn prediction

  • LTV forecasting by segment and cohort

  • Competitor benchmarking

What this gives you: Identify your most profitable traffic sources. Maximize ROI with evidence-based decisions. Proactively reduce churn via behavioral insights.


Level 3 — Custom | Custom pricing

For established platforms with $20K+/month

What's included:

  • AI-powered insights and pattern recognition

  • Multi-platform tracking across web, iOS, Android

  • Predictive matching analytics

  • Dedicated data analyst

  • Executive reporting dashboards

  • Balanced Scorecard system for team management

  • Cross-platform attribution

What this gives you: Strategic competitive advantage. Data-driven scenario modeling. Full visibility across all channels and platforms.


Typical timeline by stage

Period

Focus

Move to next level when

Months 1-3

Level 1: Niche validation, basic conversion optimization

>1,000 registrations/month

Months 4-6

Level 2: Funnel optimization, LTV growth

>$5K/month revenue

Months 7-12

Level 3: Scaling + consultations

>$20K/month → Revenue Share eligible


What you're leaving on the table without analytics

If your current revenue is $5K/month with a 2% registration-to-payment conversion rate:

Improvement

Additional revenue

Conversion from 2% to 3%

+$2,500/month

Retention increase by 20%

+$1,000/month

Annual missed revenue

$42,000/year


Analytics tools we configure

  • Google Analytics 4 — Complete user journey tracking across devices

  • Firebase — Mobile app analytics and crash reporting

  • Amplitude — Product analytics and user behavior

  • PostHog — Open-source product analytics

  • ChartMogul — Subscription revenue analytics

  • Google Tag Manager — Event tracking without code changes


What we need from you to get started

1. GA4 access Invite our team with Administrator role: Admin → Access Management → Add users Email: sales@datingpro.com

2. GTM access Invite us with Admin permissions: Admin → User Management → Invite Email: sales@datingpro.com

3. Google Ads ID (optional) Send your Google Ads ID so we can link conversions for ad campaign optimization.

✓ We do not ask for your Google account password — only invitation-based access is required. ✓ If you don't have GA4/GTM yet, we'll create them and transfer ownership to you after setup.


Live demo

Try our analytics setup on the demo platform:

Level 1 ($899):


FAQ

How does analytics prevent typical causes of dating platform failure?

  • Wrong niche → A/B testing of target audiences at early stage

  • Ineffective acquisition → Attribution analytics to optimize marketing spend

  • High churn → Cohort analysis and predictive models for retention

  • Low monetization → Analysis of paying user behavior patterns

What support comes with each level?

  • Level 1: Monthly 30-minute consultation on basic metrics

  • Level 2: Weekly 1-hour review of funnel and A/B tests

  • Level 3: Dedicated analyst + monthly strategic session with CSM

Can I get analytics with the Revenue Share option?

Yes. Instead of 18-24 months of independent development, reach revenue share eligibility in 6-8 months with our analytics. Expert support included at every stage. Learn more about Revenue Share

What events do you track on my platform?

Complete list: registration, email confirmation, profile completion, first search, profile views, likes, messages, dating funnel stages, and all payment actions. View full event list


Ready to see what you're missing?

Start with our demo or schedule a consultation to discuss your specific analytics needs.

Try demoRequest a 3-day demo — Our Sales team will set it up on your platform; purchase after the trial if satisfied.


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