Grindr Downloads & RevenueGrindr - Gay Dating & Chat · App Store & Google Play
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat by Grindr LLC is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat update history & changes
Last change · 94 events since 24 Jun 2009Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 94 events
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: grand, casualiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: chatroomiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.24.0iOSWe’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.
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: happening, lustiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.23.0AndroidNo release notes
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: growiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: haveniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: chatroom, kinder, lists, conversationsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: life360iOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: indeed, roleplaiiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, PH, SE, TW, VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: fibe, hinge, indeed, indooriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.22.0AndroidNo release notes
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.23.0iOSWe’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.
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: kik, tinder, hinge, fibe +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: roleplai, fishing, listsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat: keywords changediOS· FR
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: radariOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: field, episodesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.22.0iOSWe’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.
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Social · VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: badoo, lovoo, meeticiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.21.0AndroidNo release notes
- 🎉Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat in-app event: WTA S5 Finale: AlaskaiOSPREMIERE · until 5 Nov
- 🔎Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat reached #1 for “dating”iOS#1 in Argentina search · popularity 36
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: ligue, challenge, loggingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.21.0iOSWe’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.
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: hinge, novelsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: happn, comics, novelsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat: keywords changediOS· CA
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: artistsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat in-app event: New WTA S5 Ep: George CiverisiOSPREMIERE · until 22 Oct
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: incontri, singles, recipes, feeding +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.20.0AndroidNo release notes
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: grondaiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 10 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Social · NL · Top Grossing · Social · SE · Top Grossing · Social · TH
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #18AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · GB
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new countryAndroidTurkey
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: communitiesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100 in 17 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ES · Top Free · Social · ES · Top Grossing · All Apps · MX · Top Free · Social · MX · +13 more
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Social · ES · Top Grossing · Social · MX
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new country in 7 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Sweden · +3 more
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · SE
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: lgbtqiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat in-app event: New WTA S5 Ep: Evan MulrooneyiOSPREMIERE · until 15 Oct
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.20.0iOSWe’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.
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #19AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · GB
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: badooiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: evolveiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: incontri, rencontresiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: bros, grondaiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.19.0iOSWe’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.
- 🎉Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat in-app event: New WTA S5 Ep: JaboukieiOSPREMIERE · until 8 Oct
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: friendsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.19.0AndroidNo release notes
- 🔎Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat reached Top 10 for “chat”iOS#10 in Netherlands search · popularity 78
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, SE, TW, VN
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · NL
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: gronda, ironfleiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat reached #1 for “grand”Android#1 in Australia search · popularity 47
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, SE, TW, VN
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: shotguniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, SE, TW, VN
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #20AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · GB
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Social · JP · Top Free · Social · KR
- ✏️Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: hingeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, SE, TW, VN
- 🔎Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat reached #1 for “grand”Android#1 in India search · popularity 47
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, SE, TW, VN
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 26.18.0iOSWe’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.
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN, SE, TW, VN
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · GB
- 🎉Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat in-app event: New WTA with Mary Beth BaroneiOSPREMIERE · until 1 Oct
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #24AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · AU
- 📈Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #21AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · GB
- 🆕Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 🌟Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, FR, GB, IN
- 🆕Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat first spotted by AppInsideriOS#2 in Top Grossing · Social Networking · Italy
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat version 26.17.0AndroidNo release notes
- 📦Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat version 26.17.0iOSNo release notes
- 🆕Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Social Networking GrossingGrindr - Gay Dating & Chat at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Grindr is a location-based social networking and dating application designed for the LGBTQ community to facilitate connections, chats, and meetups. The app dominates the Social Networking Grossing charts in Brazil, Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands, while maintaining strong top-2 positions across major European and Latin American markets.
Similar apps: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat’s App Store privacy label declares 3 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 12 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v26.22.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 50M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | XTRA subscription | |
| 2 | XTRA subscription | |
| 3 | Unlimited subscription | |
| 4 | XTRA subscription | |
| 5 | Boost | |
| 6 | Unlimited subscription | |
| 7 | Unlimited Day Pass subscription | |
| 8 | 1 MONTH subscription | |
| 9 | 1 MONTH subscription | |
| 10 | Unlimited subscription |
Hidden keywords
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat shows up in App Store search (US) for 5 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #1 Social Networking Grossing | 25 of 30 countries | #32 | #3 |
| Google Play | #2 Social Grossing | 22 of 23 countries | #20 | #4 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Canada ▲ +114%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 286 | 31% | ▼ -11% |
 Brazil | 122 | 13% | ▼ -18% |
 India | 102 | 11% | ▲ +16% |
 Mexico | 93 | 10% | ▲ +19% |
 Philippines | 73 | 8% | – |
 Colombia | 48 | 5% | – |
| United Kingdom | 47 | 5% | ▲ +9% |
 Spain | 38 | 4% | ▲ +17% |
 France | 37 | 4% | ▼ -36% |
 Germany | 26 | 3% | steady |
 Australia | 22 | 2% | ▼ -10% |
| Canada | 22 | 2% | ▲ +114% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.5 ★ | 390k |
| Google Play | 4.4 ★ | 1.7M 80k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.1M |
What users say about Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the app for aggressive monetization, including high subscription costs and paywalls that restrict basic features like messaging. Significant complaints also focus on poor moderation, with rampant bots, fake profiles, scams, and drug solicitation going unchecked.
Mostly negative (15% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for privacy, and working reliably. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Privacy & data: “Spams need to be reported”
- Crashes & bugs: “App keeps crashing since recent updates”
- Login & account: “Help get my account restored…”
- Updates: “App keeps crashing since recent updates”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Unusable even when you pay”
- Ads: “This is an ad platform now”
- Login & account: “This app should be banned”
- Privacy & data: “95% spam and fake profiles”
About Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat
On a trip? Grindr is an indispensable tool for LGBTQ travelers—log in to meet locals and get recommendations for bars, restaurants, events, and more. With Grindr in your pocket, you’ll always be connected to other LGBTQ people around you and have your finger on the pulse of what’s happening.
Ready to get started? Creating your profile is easy, and you can share as much or little about yourself as you like. Within minutes you’ll be ready to connect, chat, and meet up with people near you.
Grindr is faster and better than ever:
• See people nearby based on your location
• Chat and share private photos
• Add tags to share your interests
• Search tags to find others based on their interests
• Create private albums to share (and unshare) multiple photos at once
• Filter your search to find what you want
• Star your favorites and block others
• Report people easily and safely
Looking for even more? Upgrade your Grindr experience to XTRA for more features, more control, and more fun:
• No 3rd party ads
• See up to 600 profiles at once
• View only people who are online now
• View only profiles with a photo
• Filter by position, relationship status, and more
Want the ultimate Grindr experience? Upgrade to Grindr Unlimited for our most premium features:
• Unlimited profiles
• Full access to your Viewed Me list
• Incognito mode - browse profiles without being seen
• Unsend messages and photos
• All XTRA features
Need help? If you are experiencing any issues, you can get support by contacting us through https://help.grindr.com
Grindr Ads:
Grindr (excluding XTRA and Unlimited accounts) includes third-party advertising, which involves the sharing of limited data with our Ad/Marketing partners as described in our privacy policy. Grindr does not share any of your Grindr profile information with Advertising or Marketing partners. You can adjust your third-party advertising privacy settings within the app at any time.
Grindr Subscriptions:
Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. You can manage your subscriptions at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription.
Grindr, Grindr XTRA & Grindr Unlimited are for adults 18 years and older only. Profile photos depicting nudity or sex acts are strictly prohibited.
Terms of Service: www.grindr.com/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy: www.grindr.com/
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat App Store
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat is #1 in Social Networking Grossing in United Kingdom and charting in 25 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Social Networking GrossingGrindr - Gay Dating & Chat at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Grindr is a location-based social networking and dating application designed for the LGBTQ community to facilitate connections, chats, and meetups. The app dominates the Social Networking Grossing charts in Brazil, Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands, while maintaining strong top-2 positions across major European and Latin American markets.
Similar apps: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat’s App Store privacy label declares 3 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 12 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | XTRA subscription | |
| 2 | XTRA subscription | |
| 3 | Unlimited subscription | |
| 4 | XTRA subscription | |
| 5 | Boost | |
| 6 | Unlimited subscription | |
| 7 | Unlimited Day Pass subscription | |
| 8 | 1 MONTH subscription | |
| 9 | 1 MONTH subscription | |
| 10 | Unlimited subscription |
Hidden keywords
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat shows up in App Store search (US) for 5 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Netherlands
Russia
Poland
Argentina
United Arab Emirates
Sweden
Taiwan
Japan
South Africa
South Korea
Thailand
VietnamApps near Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat on the chart
Social Networking Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Canada ▲ +114%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 286 | 31% | ▼ -11% |
| Brazil | 122 | 13% | ▼ -18% |
| India | 102 | 11% | ▲ +16% |
| Mexico | 93 | 10% | ▲ +19% |
| Philippines | 73 | 8% | – |
| Colombia | 48 | 5% | – |
| United Kingdom | 47 | 5% | ▲ +9% |
| Spain | 38 | 4% | ▲ +17% |
| France | 37 | 4% | ▼ -36% |
| Germany | 26 | 3% | steady |
| Australia | 22 | 2% | ▼ -10% |
| Canada | 22 | 2% | ▲ +114% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the app for aggressive monetization, including high subscription costs and paywalls that restrict basic features like messaging. Significant complaints also focus on poor moderation, with rampant bots, fake profiles, scams, and drug solicitation going unchecked.
Mostly negative (15% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for privacy, and working reliably. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Privacy & data: “Spams need to be reported”
- Crashes & bugs: “App keeps crashing since recent updates”
- Login & account: “Help get my account restored…”
- Updates: “App keeps crashing since recent updates”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Unusable even when you pay”
- Ads: “This is an ad platform now”
- Login & account: “This app should be banned”
- Privacy & data: “95% spam and fake profiles”
About Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat
On a trip? Grindr is an indispensable tool for LGBTQ travelers—log in to meet locals and get recommendations for bars, restaurants, events, and more. With Grindr in your pocket, you’ll always be connected to other LGBTQ people around you and have your finger on the pulse of what’s happening.
Ready to get started? Creating your profile is easy, and you can share as much or little about yourself as you like. Within minutes you’ll be ready to connect, chat, and meet up with people near you.
Grindr is faster and better than ever:
• See people nearby based on your location
• Chat and share private photos
• Add tags to share your interests
• Search tags to find others based on their interests
• Create private albums to share (and unshare) multiple photos at once
• Filter your search to find what you want
• Star your favorites and block others
• Report people easily and safely
Looking for even more? Upgrade your Grindr experience to XTRA for more features, more control, and more fun:
• No 3rd party ads
• See up to 600 profiles at once
• View only people who are online now
• View only profiles with a photo
• Filter by position, relationship status, and more
Want the ultimate Grindr experience? Upgrade to Grindr Unlimited for our most premium features:
• Unlimited profiles
• Full access to your Viewed Me list
• Incognito mode - browse profiles without being seen
• Unsend messages and photos
• All XTRA features
Need help? If you are experiencing any issues, you can get support by contacting us through https://help.grindr.com
Grindr Ads:
Grindr (excluding XTRA and Unlimited accounts) includes third-party advertising, which involves the sharing of limited data with our Ad/Marketing partners as described in our privacy policy. Grindr does not share any of your Grindr profile information with Advertising or Marketing partners. You can adjust your third-party advertising privacy settings within the app at any time.
Grindr Subscriptions:
Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. You can manage your subscriptions at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription.
Grindr, Grindr XTRA & Grindr Unlimited are for adults 18 years and older only. Profile photos depicting nudity or sex acts are strictly prohibited.
Terms of Service: www.grindr.com/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy: www.grindr.com/
Latest updates
Store changes
What Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat Android
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat is #4 in Social Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 22 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Social GrossingGrindr - Gay Dating & Chat at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Grindr is a location-based social networking and dating application designed for the gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community to facilitate connections through chat, photo sharing, and proximity search. The app consistently ranks in the top 5 of Social Grossing charts across major markets including the US, UK, France, and Australia, indicating strong monetization performance relative to its free base tier.
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Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v26.22.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | XTRA subscription | |
| 2 | XTRA subscription | |
| 3 | Unlimited subscription | |
| 4 | XTRA subscription | |
| 5 | Boost | |
| 6 | Unlimited subscription | |
| 7 | Unlimited Day Pass subscription | |
| 8 | 1 MONTH subscription | |
| 9 | 1 MONTH subscription | |
| 10 | Unlimited subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Saudi Arabia
TurkeyApps near Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat on the chart
Social Grossing, around #4.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users express strong frustration with aggressive monetization, frequent glitches, and intrusive ads that degrade the core experience. Safety concerns regarding scams, fake profiles, and poor moderation are also prominent complaints.
Mixed but leaning positive (61% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Fun: “its a great app for dating hookups and fun”
- Price & subscription: “Why pay like that long-term?”
- Login & account: “please mera grinder account activate kijiye”
- Updates: “But it require some updates”
Common complaints
- Ads: “Too many ads and too expensive”
- Price & subscription: “Too many ads and too expensive”
- Login & account: “I was banned for false accusations”
- Features & content: “you guys are definitely not being very creative on how ads should play as a feature”
About Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat
On a trip? Grindr is an indispensable tool for GBTQ travelers—log in to meet locals and get recommendations for bars, restaurants, events, and more. With Grindr in your pocket, you’ll always be connected to other GBTQ people around you and have your finger on the pulse of what’s happening.
Ready to get started? Creating your profile is easy, and you can share as much or little about yourself as you like. Within minutes you’ll be ready to connect, chat, and meet up with people near you.
Grindr is faster and better than ever:
• See people nearby based on your location
• Chat and share private photos
• Add tags to share your interests
• Search tags to find others based on their interests
• Create private albums to share (and unshare) multiple photos at once
• Filter your search to find what you want
• Star your favorites and block others
• Report people easily and safely
Looking for even more? Upgrade your Grindr experience to XTRA for more features, more control, and more fun:
• No 3rd party ads
• See up to 600 profiles at once
• View only people who are online now
• View only profiles with a photo
• Filter by position, relationship status, and more
Want the ultimate Grindr experience? Upgrade to Grindr Unlimited for our most premium features:
• Unlimited profiles
• Full access to your Viewed Me list
• Incognito mode - browse profiles without being seen
• Unsend messages and photos
• All XTRA features
Need help? If you are experiencing any issues, you can get support by contacting us through https://help.grindr.com
Grindr Ads:
Grindr (excluding XTRA and Unlimited accounts) includes third-party advertising, which involves the sharing of limited data with our Ad/Marketing partners as described in our privacy policy. Grindr does not share any of your Grindr profile information with Advertising or Marketing partners. You can adjust your third-party advertising privacy settings within the app at any time.
Grindr Subscriptions:
Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Google Play Store account will automatically be charged at the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your Play Store account settings. You can manage your subscriptions at any time through your Play Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription.
Grindr, Grindr XTRA & Grindr Unlimited are for adults 18 years and older only. Profile photos depicting nudity or sex acts are strictly prohibited.
Terms of Service: www.grindr.com/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy: www.g
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