About
Grindr is a dating and social networking app for gay, bi, trans, queer, and curious people to meet nearby for friendships, dates, and connections. The app shows people in your location, lets you chat and share private photos, add interest tags, and create private photo albums. You can filter searches by position and relationship status, star favorites, and block or report users. Premium tiers remove ads, show up to 600 profiles at once, enable incognito browsing, and allow message unsending. Grindr also serves LGBTQ travelers seeking local recommendations and community events.
Highlights
- See people nearby based on location with chat and private photo sharing
- Add and search interest tags to find others based on shared interests
- Create private photo albums to share or unshare multiple photos at once
- Filter by position, relationship status, and online status (XTRA tier)
- Incognito mode to browse profiles without being seen (Unlimited tier)
- Unsend messages and photos, view up to 600 profiles (Unlimited tier)
Best for
Gay, bi, trans, queer, and curious people seeking dates, friendships, or community connections. Also useful for LGBTQ travelers looking to meet locals and find bar, restaurant, and event recommendations in unfamiliar cities.
At a glance
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Grindr LLC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat free?
- Yes — Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat available on?
- Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat is available on iOS and Android.
- What is Grindr?
- Grindr is a free dating and social networking app for the LGBTQ community. It shows people nearby based on your location and lets you chat, share photos, and connect for dates, friendships, or other purposes.
- Can I filter my search on Grindr?
- Yes. You can filter by position, relationship status, and whether profiles have photos or are currently online. The XTRA and Unlimited tiers offer additional filtering options.
- What is incognito mode on Grindr?
- Incognito mode is a Grindr Unlimited feature that lets you browse profiles without other users seeing that you've viewed them.
- Can I unsend messages on Grindr?
- Yes, unsending messages and photos is available with a Grindr Unlimited subscription.
- What are the alternatives to Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat?
- Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat is similar to Nomad & Solo Travel－Fairytrail, OkCupid Dating: Date Singles, Plenty of Fish : Dating App, and Match Dating App : Chat & Meet. Browse related apps by tag: travel, dating, and social networking.
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