Takeover of Muslim dating app by Israel supporter sparks uproar
Popular Muslim dating app Salams is facing mass outrage after users discovered it was quietly bought by Match Group, the owner of Tinder and Hinge.
The secret deal, finalized in late 2023, was revealed only months later through a financial report — without any announcement to users.
Anger grew after it emerged that Match Group’s new CEO, Spencer Rascoff, publicly supported Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
He also has links to Palantir, a surveillance tech firm tied to the CIA and the Israeli military.
Muslim communities have condemned the lack of transparency, political bias, and data privacy risks.
Fears are rising that users’ private chats and religious details could be exploited.
Rival app Muzz accused Match Group of intentionally hiding the takeover, calling its practices “unethical.”
Users slammed the app on social media, calling the sale a betrayal amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Some online communities have banned Salams, citing “misalignment with Muslim values.”
Many users are now deleting Salams and moving to alternatives like Muzz.
Demands are growing for full transparency, user opt-outs, and a cut in ties with companies linked to surveillance or military operations.
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