As Pride Month, a period of celebration and visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community, approaches, we wanted to share a top list of the best LGBTQIA+ dating apps with you.
Whether you’re looking for a serious relationship, a casual fling, or just new friendships, these apps are there for you. After exploring alternatives to the Tinder app, let’s discover together the top 5 best LGBTQIA+ dating apps.
Pride Month
Pride Month is celebrated every year in June. It’s a period of celebration and visibility for the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, reminding us that the fight for equality is not yet won. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pride follows the Stonewall riots in 1969 in the United States, when LGBTQ2SIA+ people rebelled against a police raid on a gay bar.
The first Pride March took place a year later, initiated by three Black women (two of whom were transgender people):
Marsha P. Johnson
Stormé DeLarverie
Sylvia Rivera
Today, the Pride March remains necessary to honor past discrimination and fight against ongoing discrimination. According to SOS Homophobie, physical assaults and transphobic acts are on the rise worldwide.
LGBTQIA+ ?
The acronym LGBTQIA+ or LGBTQ2SIA+ encompasses a wide diversity of gender identities and sexual and romantic orientations. Here’s what the different letters mean:
L – Lesbian
G – Gay
B – Bisexual
T – Transgender
Q – Queer (an umbrella term for non-heterosexual/non-cisgender identities)
2 – Two-Spirit (a traditional gender identity among some First Nations)
S – Spiritual people
I – Intersex
A – Asexual
+ – Encompasses other identities such as non-binary, pangender, etc.
TOP 5 LGBTQIA+ dating apps
To celebrate Pride Month together and facilitate connections, here is our TOP 5“best” LGBTQIA+ dating apps:
HER
HER is one of the most popular and appreciated apps in the LGBTQIA+ community. Designed specifically for queer, lesbian, bisexual, and non-binary women, it offers a safe and respectful environment. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
HER’s free features:
Match and chat with people in your area and around the world.
Chat with others who share your values, interests, or hobbies by joining over 30 of our communities!
Add pronouns, pride pins, your sexual orientation and gender identity, anecdotes, Spotify recommendations, and more to your profile.
HIMOON
Himoon stands out from other dating apps with its innovative approach inspired by the “Love is Blind” concept. On this app, profile photos are initially blurred. They are gradually revealed to users you engage in conversation with, emphasizing personality over physical appearance.
Thanks to geolocation, you can connect with singles near you. The profile creation process is simple and quick, with the ability to swipe left or right like on Tinder. Himoon also allows you to follow Pride events and stay informed about queer news. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Grindr
Grindr is the go-to dating app for gay, bi, and trans men. With its massive user base and precise geolocation system, it facilitates connections in your area. Grindr also offers advanced filtering options, allowing you to find people who share your interests and preferences.
Grindr’s free features:
• Discover people nearby based on your location
• Chat and share private photos
• Add tags to share your interests
• Search tags to meet others with the same interests
• Create private albums to share (and un-share) multiple photos at once
• Filter your searches to find what you want
• Star your favorites and block others
• Quickly and safely report people
Grindr has over 50,000,000+ downloads 🥵
Taimi
Taimi positions itself as an inclusive and secure dating app for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. It distinguishes itself with a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and harassment. Taimi also offers interesting features, such as the ability to create themed discussion groups and participate in virtual events. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Taimi’s features:
Find fully verified local associations
Let associations be introduced to you based on your rainbow color and preferences
Share your age, location, and more – secure your account with a PIN code, facial recognition, or fingerprint
Chat, make video calls, and record audio messages
Make local connections when you travel
Taimi also has a strong and well-designed brand identity and over 17 million users!
OkCupid
OkCupid is a popular dating app that has recently positioned itself as an inclusive and welcoming platform for the LGBTQIA+ community. It offers a wide range of gender identity and sexual orientation options.
Whether you’re looking for love, friendship, or simply a space to express yourself freely, these inclusive dating apps are there for you. What are you waiting for to discover them and be part of this welcoming and supportive community?
Already in a relationship ? Did you try LovBirdz ?
LovBirdz is the fun couple’s game for enjoyable date nights. Test your knowledge of each other by answering funny and unexpected couple questions.
This couple’s game is simple and offers gameplay mechanics to strengthen your bond! Answer three questions about you as a couple. At the same time, your partner will try to guess what you’ll choose! A way to learn more about the person you share your life with, all while having fun.
Our couple’s app LovBirdz stands out from other couple’s apps with inclusive features like pronoun choice and questions tailored to gender identity. Plus, the app organizes virtual events to celebrate Pride Month and has many other surprises in store.
