Best LGBTQ+ Dating Apps (2026)

Our Top 5 Ranked

How We Chose

We ranked these apps on how well they serve LGBTQ+ daters first, then on our overall review score. That means looking at who each app is built for, how many gender and orientation options it offers, and what our reviews say about safety and privacy. An app with a higher overall score can rank lower if it was not designed with LGBTQ+ users in mind.

Each score comes from our full review of that app. We rate six measures: safety, ease of use, features, value for money, user base and match quality. Prices are copied from our reviews and may change, so check before you pay. We left Bumble out because our review does not cover how well it serves LGBTQ+ users.

Detailed Picks

1. OkCupid: Best for inclusive matching

OkCupid supports 22 gender identities and 12 sexual orientations, plus pronoun support and social cause badges. That makes it the most inclusive mainstream platform we review. Its compatibility questions (more than 5,000) let you match on values, and you can message matches for free. Messaging needs a mutual match, which cuts harassment, but the free tier also brings more low-effort profiles, and verification is optional.

Pick it if: you want an inclusive app that matches on values and lets you message for free.

Skip it if: you want compulsory verification or a more curated, paid user base.

2. HER: Best for queer women and non-binary people

HER is the largest dating app built for LGBTQ+ women, non-binary and queer people, with more than 10 million users across 55 countries. It was founded by Robyn Exton in 2013. Alongside matching, it has social feeds, local LGBTQ+ events and editorial content, and we rate its safety 8.5/10. The free tier includes swiping and messaging.

Pick it if: you are a queer woman or non-binary person and want a space built for you, with community features as well as dating.

Skip it if: you want to use a computer, as HER runs on iOS and Android only.

3. Grindr: Best for gay, bi, trans and queer men

Grindr is the largest LGBTQ+ dating app for men, with around 13 million monthly active users in more than 190 countries. It shows nearby users in a grid sorted by distance, and it is used mainly for casual connections, though relationships do happen. The free tier covers messaging and browsing. We rate its safety 5.5/10, the lowest on this list, because of a 2018 data breach and ongoing concerns about location tracking.

Pick it if: you are a gay, bi, trans or queer man who wants the largest pool and is open to casual dating.

Skip it if: you want a serious relationship, or privacy is a top concern.

4. Hinge: Best for gay men seeking a relationship

Hinge is our highest-rated app overall at 9.2/10. It is a general app, but our Grindr review points gay men who want a serious relationship towards Hinge and OkCupid. Its prompt-based profiles lead to better conversations, 70% of users are seeking commitment and the free tier gives you 8 likes a day with unlimited messaging.

Pick it if: you want a long-term partner, live in a city and like the idea of starting conversations from profile prompts.

Skip it if: you want a dedicated LGBTQ+ community, live in a rural area or want a web version.

5. Feeld: Best for non-monogamy and couples

Feeld is built for open-minded singles and couples exploring ethical non-monogamy, polyamory and other non-traditional relationships. It offers extensive gender and sexuality options and lets couples link their profiles. The community puts weight on consent and communication. The free tier covers basic matching and messaging, and the Majestic membership adds visibility and filters.

Pick it if: you are exploring non-monogamy, alone or as a couple, and live in a big city.

Skip it if: you live outside major cities such as London, Berlin, New York, LA or San Francisco, where most users are.

What to Look For in an LGBTQ+ Dating App

Identity options. Check whether the app lets you describe yourself accurately. OkCupid offers 22 gender identities and 12 sexual orientations. Feeld has extensive gender and sexuality options. HER is built for queer women and non-binary people from the ground up.

Who the app is built for. Dedicated apps such as HER and Grindr mean everyone there is looking for the same kind of match. Mainstream apps such as OkCupid and Hinge have wider pools but are not LGBTQ+ only.

Privacy and safety. Read the safety section of each review. Grindr has had a data breach and faces concerns about location tracking. OkCupid has also had past data security concerns. Hinge scores 8.8/10 for safety and HER 8.5/10.

What you want from dating. Grindr is used mainly for casual connections. Hinge is aimed at people seeking commitment. Feeld is for non-monogamy and couples. Pick the app whose users want what you want.

Where you live. Grindr covers more than 190 countries and HER 55 countries. Feeld and Hinge work best in big cities. In a smaller town, a larger pool may matter more than features.

Free features. All five apps have a free tier. OkCupid lets you message matches for free, and HER includes swiping and messaging. Hinge limits free users to 8 likes a day.