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Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat

Meet & Date Local LGBTQ People

386K ratings
6667 reviews
With Ads#2 in top-grossing Social Networking
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 25, 2009
  • August 27, 2026

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Grindr LLC
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About

Connect with LGBTQ+ individuals for friendships, dates, or travel recommendations. Discover people nearby, chat, and share photos. Offers premium features for enhanced control and an ad-free experience.

✓See people nearby based on location
✓Chat and share private photos
✓Add and search tags for interests
✓Create private photo albums
✓Filter search results
✓Star favorites and block users
✓Report users safely
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Grindr. Based on 386K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Variety of users
  • 🤝Helps build LGBTQ community
  • 😊Good for hookups and dating

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤖Lots of bots and fake profiles
  • 🔞Inappropriate content and harassment
  • 🔒Lack of security and privacy
  • 🐛Buggy and glitchy app
  • 📍Inaccurate location tracking
  • 💤Declining user experience with updates
  • 📢Intrusive and excessive advertising
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What's New in Grindr

26.15.1

August 27, 2026

We’ve improved the app to make it even better: less bugs, more connection. To make sure you never miss out on new features, keep your automatic updates turned on.

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Subscription plans

3 Months

3 Months [GRINDR]

$39.993 Months
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In-App Purchases

$11.99

Boost

Boost your profile for extra attention.

Charts

Top Grossing

🥈 2

Social Networking

The app has maintained its position at 2 recently.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 27+1

Global

This app rose +1 position in Global chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Free

📉 35-1

Social Networking

This app dropped -1 position in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Events

Read more about Season 3: Host or Travel
Event EndedNew Season

Season 3: Host or Travel

Grindr Presents: New season, cities, & connections

Jul 17, 2026 — Aug 1, 2026

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Read more about Madonna x Grindr: Live in NYC
Event EndedSpecial Event

Madonna x Grindr: Live in NYC

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Jun 17, 2026 — Jul 13, 2026

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Read more about Season 3: Host or Travel
Event EndedSpecial Event

Season 3: Host or Travel

Grindr Presents: New season, cities, & connections

May 13, 2026 — Jun 1, 2026

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User reviews

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Horrible

The app is pretty horrible a lot ads , my chaats are so crazy, the app almost the time have problems it don’t work good , everything is horrible this new version is horrible I prefer to be in sniffies oh blowers it’s much better, hopefully grind get better bc , now I deleted my account I didn’t like anymore
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Gerri fitGerri fit

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME

Way too many ads, never-ending spam, and fake profiles! So ungodly expensive, and the “free” version only lets you see 3 people after 400 ads and blocks you from communicating! STAY AWAY FROM GRINDR! So many better other apps!!!!!
VirgocoryVirgocory

Bad

More trans and actual females than gay guys the site has gotten worse and worse. I’m glad I don’t pay for it no more.
Hunter1459Hunter1459

Ads on Unlimited

If I pay for no ads, that means I want no ads— including those from Grindr. For anyone considering purchasing Unlimited, just know you’ll still be bombarded by popups to get you to buy Grindr’s branded Erectile Dysfunction meds. 🙄🙄 So annoying.
DJD.1990DJD.1990

Layout

The more recent update and change of layout has put the right now feature in a position where you can press it by accident if not careful. The cynic of me says this is on purpose £££, or just a result of poor UAT
Andy16608Andy16608
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Constant crashes and freezes

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Messages not sending or receiving

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Profiles not loading or refreshing properly

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Unreliable location data

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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved safety and verification features

Feature

Better moderation and enforcement of guidelines

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More customizable search and filtering options

Feature

Reduce paywall for basic functionality

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FAQ

What is Grindr?

Grindr is a free dating and social networking app designed for the LGBTQ+ community. It allows users to discover and connect with other LGBTQ+ individuals nearby for friendships, dates, or other connections. It also serves as a tool for LGBTQ+ travelers to find local recommendations.

What are the key features of Grindr?

Key features include seeing people nearby based on your location, chatting and sharing private photos, adding and searching tags for interests, creating private photo albums, filtering search results, starring favorites, blocking users, and reporting users safely.

How much does Grindr cost?

The basic Grindr app is free to use. However, it offers optional paid subscriptions, Grindr XTRA and Grindr Unlimited, which provide additional features such as an ad-free experience, more profile views, advanced filters, and incognito mode.

Is Grindr available on all devices?

Grindr is a mobile application, typically available for download on smartphones and tablets. Users can manage their subscriptions through their respective app store accounts, such as the Apple App Store.

Who can use Grindr?

Grindr is intended for adults aged 18 years and older. It is designed for individuals who identify as gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or are curious about connecting with the LGBTQ+ community.