2 / 7 What Is Ashley Madison?
Ashley Madison is a dating platform designed for people seeking extra-marital or discreet relationships.
ADVERTISEMENT3 / 7 South India Dominates The ListAfter Kancheepuram, the top cities include Coimbatore, Tiruvallur and Chennai — showing how South Indian cities are leading the trend.
4 / 7 India’s Global JumpIndia has climbed from 8th place last year to 3rd globally for Ashley Madison membership sign-ups among 20 countries.
ADVERTISEMENT5 / 7 Another App Shows Similar TrendsGleeden, another platform for married people seeking relationships outside marriage, recently crossed 4 million Indian users.
Last Updated: June 20, 2026, 15:19 IST
1 / 7 The Unexpected City At No. 1
Kancheepuram, famous for temples and silk sarees, has topped Ashley Madison’s India rankings for discreet dating sign-ups for the second year in a row.
2 / 7 What Is Ashley Madison?
Ashley Madison is a dating platform designed for people seeking extra-marital or discreet relationships. Its latest May 2026 data has sparked major online discussion in India.
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3 / 7 South India Dominates The List
After Kancheepuram, the top cities include Coimbatore, Tiruvallur and Chennai — showing how South Indian cities are leading the trend.
4 / 7 India’s Global Jump
India has climbed from 8th place last year to 3rd globally for Ashley Madison membership sign-ups among 20 countries.
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5 / 7 Another App Shows Similar Trends
Gleeden, another platform for married people seeking relationships outside marriage, recently crossed 4 million Indian users.
6 / 7 Marriage Attitudes Are Changing
A 2024 Gleeden survey found over 60% of married Indians surveyed were open to non-traditional relationship practices, including consensual partner swapping.
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