Grindr
The world's largest social networking app for LGBTQ people.

Grindr is a location-based social networking and dating app designed for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. It allows users to discover and connect with other LGBTQ individuals in their vicinity. The platform offers both free and premium subscription tiers with additional features.
Users create a profile and the app uses location data to surface nearby LGBTQ people for chatting and connecting.
gay, bi, trans, and queer people
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Grindr LLC
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