Hornet Downloads & RevenueHornet - Gay Dating & Chat · App Store & Google Play
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat by Queer Networks Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat update history & changes
Last change · 49 events since 12 Oct 2011Full timeline ↓🚀AndroidNow shown next to Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat, SCRUFF, Taimi: LGBTQ+ Dating & Meet Up +5 more🔎AndroidTop 10 for “grindr”✏️iOSDescription updated✏️iOSDescription updated📈iOSEntered the top 100 in 2 charts📈iOSEntered the top 100📦iOSUpdated to version 9.57.0📈AndroidCharting in a new country📈AndroidNew best rank in the overall chart: #59📦AndroidUpdated to version 9.59.0⭐iOSPassed 1K ratings⭐iOSPassed 10K ratings🌟iOSFeatured by Apple: “OUR FAVOURITES”🆕AndroidFirst spotted by AppInsider🆕iOSFirst spotted by AppInsider📦AndroidUpdated to version 9.58.0🆕iOSIts developer released another app: Hornet Live - Stream & Connect🆕AndroidReleased on Google Play
Full timeline · 49 events
- 🚀Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: now shown next to Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat, SCRUFF, Taimi: LGBTQ+ Dating & Meet Up +5 moreAndroidthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 🔎Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat reached Top 10 for “grindr”Android#10 in United States search · popularity 94
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· GB
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· SE
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· IT
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · CO · Top Free · Social Networking · PH
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· ZA
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· CO
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· ES
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· DE
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: app got smalleriOS422 MB → 310 MB (-27%)
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· 6 countries
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· MX, AR
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · IN
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· NL
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· BR
- ✏️Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: description updatediOS· FR
- 📦Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 9.57.0iOSIt has been a while since our last update. We spent it rebuilding how the app starts, repainting a few rooms and getting ready for iOS 27. Nobody asked us to do all three at once. We did it anyway.
- Your Followers, Following and Matches lists got a fresh look. Same people, nicer room.
- Reactions and likes now open in a tidy sheet you can drag up for the full list. Half a screen when you're curious, the whole screen when you're invested.
- Edit Profile stays open while it saves, and if a display name isn't allowed it tells you right there on the form. No more saving, hoping and finding out later.
- Typed the wrong password? You land back on the form you were filling in, not on a mysterious loading screen. Several of us tested this one thoroughly, and not on purpose.
- Opening the app from a notification or a link now takes you where you meant to go, even when the app is starting from scratch. We rebuilt the whole launch sequence for this. It took longer than anyone admitted in planning.
- The app is ready for iOS 27, and scrolling picked up the softer edges the newer systems like. We'd describe the effect, but it's the kind of thing you only notice when it's missing.
- Choosing a photo keeps the picker open with a polite "Please Wait" while we get it ready. If something goes wrong, you stay where you were instead of starting over.
- Live badges on profiles are more consistent about when they show up and where they take you.
- When our servers have a moment, the app now waits and tries again instead of wandering off to look for another one. Much calmer. We're working on being like that too.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.… more - 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #86iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new countryAndroidUnited Kingdom
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #87iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #59AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new countryAndroidMexico
- 📦Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 9.59.0AndroidHornet V9 makes your experience more personal, secure, and fun! New features include:
- Video Chat & Messages: Bring conversations to life with faces and voices.
- Video Boost: Promote your videos for more visibility.
- Private Photo Access: Manage access in one place.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protects your private chats and profile.
- Chat Stickers: New LGBTQ-inspired graphics for chat.
Update now to explore these features and more!… more - 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Social · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Social · TR
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · TH · Top Free · Social · TH · Top Grossing · All Apps · TR · Top Free · Social · TR · +1 more
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Netherlands · Thailand · Turkey · +2 more
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #89iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #92iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #94iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new countryAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #95iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #98iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new countryAndroidAustralia
- 🌟Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat featured by Apple: “OUR FAVOURITES”iOStoday · TH
- 📈Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #99iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 🆕Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidGermany
- 🆕Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat first spotted by AppInsideriOS#60 in Top Grossing · Social Networking · United Arab Emirates
- 📦Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 9.58.0AndroidHornet V9 makes your experience more personal, secure, and fun! New features include:
- Video Chat & Messages: Bring conversations to life with faces and voices.
- Video Boost: Promote your videos for more visibility.
- Private Photo Access: Manage access in one place.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protects your private chats and profile.
- Chat Stickers: New LGBTQ-inspired graphics for chat.
Update now to explore these features and more!… more - 📦Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat version 9.57.0AndroidHornet V9 makes your experience more personal, secure, and fun! New features include:
- Video Chat & Messages: Bring conversations to life with faces and voices.
- Video Boost: Promote your videos for more visibility.
- Private Photo Access: Manage access in one place.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protects your private chats and profile.
- Chat Stickers: New LGBTQ-inspired graphics for chat.
Update now to explore these features and more!… more - 🆕Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: its developer released another app: Hornet Live - Stream & ConnectiOS
- 📦Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat version 9.54.0iOSNo release notes
- 🆕Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: its developer released another app: Hornet StoriesiOS
- 🆕Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat: its developer released another app: Hornet CoreiOS
- 🆕Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Hornet - 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.
Rating
3.8 ★
252k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#6
App Store · 
Social Networking Grossing
Social Networking GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
47
steady vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
Hornet - 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.
Hornet is a free social networking and dating platform designed for gay, bi, trans, and queer men to connect locally or globally through chat, video, and community features. The app demonstrates strong monetization potential in Southeast Asia and Latin America, ranking #6 in Thailand's Social Networking Grossing chart and appearing in top-100 grossing lists across Poland, Brazil, Taiwan, Colombia, and the UAE.
Similar apps: Grindr, Scruff, Tinder
App Store
App details
App ID
462678375
Publisher
Queer Networks Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Oct 2011
15 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 18.0+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
17+
4 content notes below
Languages
33
AF AR HY AZ CS DA NL EN FI FR DE ID …
Size
310 MB
Also listed in
Photo & Video
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude HumourFrequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive ThemesFrequent/Intense Sexual Content or NudityInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
App privacy Measured
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.hornet.android
Publisher
Queer Networks Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Mature 17+
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v9.59.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Trackers
30
Permissions
40
Trackers
Full permission listProSee plans
Hornet - 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 | 100+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
App Store: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where Hornet - 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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
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 Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 83 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 2 | Boost Profile for 1 Hour | |
| 3 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 4 | Hornet Premium Membership subscription | |
| 5 | 3 Months subscription | |
| 6 | Premium Membership 1 Month subscription | |
| 7 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 8 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 9 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 10 | 1 Year subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #6 Social Networking Grossing | 13 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #6 Social Grossing | 7 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisApp Store
New ratings a week
47
steady vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
1.8
US App Store
Lifetime rating
3.9★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
72/100
faster than 86% of Social Networking apps
Growing fastest in 
Brazil ▲ +55%
New ratings by country (6)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 31 | 69% | ▼ -6% |
| Brazil | 6.5 | 14% | ▲ +55% |
 Taiwan | 4 | 9% | ▼ -62% |
 Germany | 1.5 | 3% | – |
 United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2% | – |
 Vietnam | 1 | 2% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Google Play
New ratings a week
–
Google Play's rating count fell over the last 4 weeks: it removed more ratings than came in (spam clean-ups, deleted accounts), so the pace can't be read right now
Written reviews a week
under 1
Google Play
Lifetime rating
3.4★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
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 | 2.7 ★ | 611 |
| Google Play | 3.8 ★ | 251k 7.2k written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 252k |
What users say about Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly complain about excessive advertising, technical bugs, and aggressive account bans or subscription issues. While some appreciate the community aspect and live features, these positives are heavily outweighed by reports of fake profiles, scams, and poor customer support.
Mostly negative (39% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and being useful. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ads: “It s a great app but consecutive ads are really annoying, wished they could care of it😕”
- Useful: “I recommend if you want to meet Russians and have a good laugh”
- Connection & sync: “Overall great app, I love that I can connect with Russians easily”
Common complaints
- Ads: “First, there are too many ads”
- Price & subscription: “And finally, the price is too high”
- Login & account: “I got banned for no reason”
- Crashes & bugs: “30-60seconds long ads crash the app”
About Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat
Hornet is a free gay dating app trusted by over 100 million gay, bi, trans, and queer men worldwide. Built for real connections, Hornet lets you chat, meet, and express yourself with guys who share your interests - whether you’re looking for dating, new friends or meaningful conversations.
Looking to meet someone new? Want to chat with someone nearby? Whether you’re here to chat, meet, or build connections, Hornet makes it easier to connect with gay men who want the same.
Designed with authenticity, safety, and self-expression at its core, Hornet gives you a welcoming space to connect with your local gay community anytime, anywhere.
FIND GUYS NEARBY OR EXPLORE THE WORLD
- See who’s online nearby with Hornet’s guys grid
- Explore and connect with gay, bi, trans, and queer men from around the world
- Use hashtags to discover like-minded people
- Apply filters to discover people who match your interests
CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL
- Chat through text and audio messages with gay, bi, trans, and queer men near you
- Express yourself with emojis, stickers, and reactions inspired by LGBTQ+ culture
- Enjoy fast, real-time conversations that feel natural and alive
YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR SAFETY
- Verify your identity so everyone can know that you are for real
- Chat with real, profile-verified gay, bi, trans, and queer men
- Choose which photos appear on your profile and which you share in conversations
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Block and unblock users as you like
AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
- Connect face-to-face with video chat
- Explore complete profiles and show your true self
- Build deeper connections through genuine, real-time interactions
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HORNET
Hornet offers three flexible plans, so you can choose the level that fits you best. With a paid Hornet experience, you unlock powerful features designed to give you more visibility, privacy, and control:
- Browse the app without ads
- Enjoy unlimited profiles in your grid
- See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read
- Use advanced filters, such as photos only, online now and more, to find the right match
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Build trust with face verification or stay discreet with invisible mode
- Delete messages without limits
- Explore freely with Travel Modes
Get NOTICED FASTER & STAND OUT WITH:
- Profile Boost: Put your profile at the top of the grid and get more views and messages
- Moment Boost: Promote your posts to reach more guys and spark new conversations instantly
If you need help, write to [email protected]. Support is free and available 24/7, with record response times.
Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/
Join us on social media:
Facebook: @HornetApp
Instagram: @Hornet
X: @Hornet
Looking to meet someone new? Want to chat with someone nearby? Whether you’re here to chat, meet, or build connections, Hornet makes it easier to connect with gay men who want the same.
Designed with authenticity, safety, and self-expression at its core, Hornet gives you a welcoming space to connect with your local gay community anytime, anywhere.
FIND GUYS NEARBY OR EXPLORE THE WORLD
- See who’s online nearby with Hornet’s guys grid
- Explore and connect with gay, bi, trans, and queer men from around the world
- Use hashtags to discover like-minded people
- Apply filters to discover people who match your interests
CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL
- Chat through text and audio messages with gay, bi, trans, and queer men near you
- Express yourself with emojis, stickers, and reactions inspired by LGBTQ+ culture
- Enjoy fast, real-time conversations that feel natural and alive
YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR SAFETY
- Verify your identity so everyone can know that you are for real
- Chat with real, profile-verified gay, bi, trans, and queer men
- Choose which photos appear on your profile and which you share in conversations
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Block and unblock users as you like
AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
- Connect face-to-face with video chat
- Explore complete profiles and show your true self
- Build deeper connections through genuine, real-time interactions
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HORNET
Hornet offers three flexible plans, so you can choose the level that fits you best. With a paid Hornet experience, you unlock powerful features designed to give you more visibility, privacy, and control:
- Browse the app without ads
- Enjoy unlimited profiles in your grid
- See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read
- Use advanced filters, such as photos only, online now and more, to find the right match
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Build trust with face verification or stay discreet with invisible mode
- Delete messages without limits
- Explore freely with Travel Modes
Get NOTICED FASTER & STAND OUT WITH:
- Profile Boost: Put your profile at the top of the grid and get more views and messages
- Moment Boost: Promote your posts to reach more guys and spark new conversations instantly
If you need help, write to [email protected]. Support is free and available 24/7, with record response times.
Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/
Join us on social media:
Facebook: @HornetApp
Instagram: @Hornet
X: @Hornet
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat App Store
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat is #6 in Social Networking Grossing in Thailand and charting in 13 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperQueer Networks Inc.
CategorySocial Networking
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 2.7 (611)
Version9.57.0
Age rating17+
First seen by us 24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)1M+ worldwide
Rating
2.7 ★
611 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#6
Social Networking GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
47
steady vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
Hornet - 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.
Hornet is a free social networking and dating platform designed for gay, bi, trans, and queer men to connect locally or globally through chat, video, and community features. The app demonstrates strong monetization potential in Southeast Asia and Latin America, ranking #6 in Thailand's Social Networking Grossing chart and appearing in top-100 grossing lists across Poland, Brazil, Taiwan, Colombia, and the UAE.
Similar apps: Grindr, Scruff, Tinder
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat on the App Store
App details
App ID
462678375
Publisher
Queer Networks Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Oct 2011
15 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 18.0+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
17+
4 content notes below
Languages
33
AF AR HY AZ CS DA NL EN FI FR DE ID …
Size
310 MB
Also listed in
Photo & Video
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude HumourFrequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive ThemesFrequent/Intense Sexual Content or NudityInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
App privacy Measured
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Hornet - 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
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Hornet - 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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Top Grossing positions in every country we track, converted to dollars per store and country, sized by each market's published consumer spend and calibrated on revenue companies publish.
Business model: Subscription-led
How Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 83 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 2 | Boost Profile for 1 Hour | |
| 3 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 4 | Hornet Premium Membership subscription | |
| 5 | 3 Months subscription | |
| 6 | Premium Membership 1 Month subscription | |
| 7 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 8 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 9 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 10 | 1 Year subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Social NetworkingGrossing | #6 |
| Brazil | Social NetworkingGrossing | #38 |
 France | Social NetworkingGrossing | #70 |
| Taiwan | Social NetworkingGrossing | #39 |
| Brazil | Social NetworkingFree | #67 |
 Spain | Social NetworkingGrossing | #71 |
| Germany | Social NetworkingFree | #189 |
| United Arab Emirates | Social NetworkingGrossing | #64 |
 Poland | Social NetworkingGrossing | #68 |
| Thailand | Social NetworkingFree | #46 |
 Mexico | Social NetworkingFree | #111 |
 Netherlands | Social NetworkingGrossing | #98 |
 Philippines | Social NetworkingGrossing | #74 |
| Poland | Social NetworkingFree | #135 |
| Philippines | Social NetworkingFree | #125 |
 Sweden | Social NetworkingFree | #192 |
 Argentina | Social NetworkingFree | #190 |
Apps near Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat on the chart
Social Networking Grossing, around #6.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
2.7 ★
611 ratings
Measured
Ratings
611
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
47
steady vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
1.8
US App Store
Lifetime rating
3.9★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
72/100
faster than 86% of Social Networking apps
Growing fastest in Brazil ▲ +55%
New ratings by country (6)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 31 | 69% | ▼ -6% |
| Brazil | 6.5 | 14% | ▲ +55% |
| Taiwan | 4 | 9% | ▼ -62% |
| Germany | 1.5 | 3% | – |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2% | – |
| Vietnam | 1 | 2% | – |
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 Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly complain about excessive advertising, technical bugs, and aggressive account bans or subscription issues. While some appreciate the community aspect and live features, these positives are heavily outweighed by reports of fake profiles, scams, and poor customer support.
Mostly negative (39% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and being useful. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ads: “It s a great app but consecutive ads are really annoying, wished they could care of it😕”
- Useful: “I recommend if you want to meet Russians and have a good laugh”
- Connection & sync: “Overall great app, I love that I can connect with Russians easily”
Common complaints
- Ads: “First, there are too many ads”
- Price & subscription: “And finally, the price is too high”
- Login & account: “I got banned for no reason”
- Crashes & bugs: “30-60seconds long ads crash the app”
About Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat
Hornet is a free gay dating app trusted by over 100 million gay, bi, trans, and queer men worldwide. Built for real connections, Hornet lets you chat, meet, and express yourself with guys who share your interests - whether you’re looking for dating, new friends or meaningful conversations.
Looking to meet someone new? Want to chat with someone nearby? Whether you’re here to chat, meet, or build connections, Hornet makes it easier to connect with gay men who want the same.
Designed with authenticity, safety, and self-expression at its core, Hornet gives you a welcoming space to connect with your local gay community anytime, anywhere.
FIND GUYS NEARBY OR EXPLORE THE WORLD
- See who’s online nearby with Hornet’s guys grid
- Explore and connect with gay, bi, trans, and queer men from around the world
- Use hashtags to discover like-minded people
- Apply filters to discover people who match your interests
CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL
- Chat through text and audio messages with gay, bi, trans, and queer men near you
- Express yourself with emojis, stickers, and reactions inspired by LGBTQ+ culture
- Enjoy fast, real-time conversations that feel natural and alive
YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR SAFETY
- Verify your identity so everyone can know that you are for real
- Chat with real, profile-verified gay, bi, trans, and queer men
- Choose which photos appear on your profile and which you share in conversations
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Block and unblock users as you like
AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
- Connect face-to-face with video chat
- Explore complete profiles and show your true self
- Build deeper connections through genuine, real-time interactions
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HORNET
Hornet offers three flexible plans, so you can choose the level that fits you best. With a paid Hornet experience, you unlock powerful features designed to give you more visibility, privacy, and control:
- Browse the app without ads
- Enjoy unlimited profiles in your grid
- See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read
- Use advanced filters, such as photos only, online now and more, to find the right match
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Build trust with face verification or stay discreet with invisible mode
- Delete messages without limits
- Explore freely with Travel Modes
Get NOTICED FASTER & STAND OUT WITH:
- Profile Boost: Put your profile at the top of the grid and get more views and messages
- Moment Boost: Promote your posts to reach more guys and spark new conversations instantly
If you need help, write to [email protected]. Support is free and available 24/7, with record response times.
Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/
Join us on social media:
Facebook: @HornetApp
Instagram: @Hornet
X: @Hornet
Looking to meet someone new? Want to chat with someone nearby? Whether you’re here to chat, meet, or build connections, Hornet makes it easier to connect with gay men who want the same.
Designed with authenticity, safety, and self-expression at its core, Hornet gives you a welcoming space to connect with your local gay community anytime, anywhere.
FIND GUYS NEARBY OR EXPLORE THE WORLD
- See who’s online nearby with Hornet’s guys grid
- Explore and connect with gay, bi, trans, and queer men from around the world
- Use hashtags to discover like-minded people
- Apply filters to discover people who match your interests
CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL
- Chat through text and audio messages with gay, bi, trans, and queer men near you
- Express yourself with emojis, stickers, and reactions inspired by LGBTQ+ culture
- Enjoy fast, real-time conversations that feel natural and alive
YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR SAFETY
- Verify your identity so everyone can know that you are for real
- Chat with real, profile-verified gay, bi, trans, and queer men
- Choose which photos appear on your profile and which you share in conversations
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Block and unblock users as you like
AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
- Connect face-to-face with video chat
- Explore complete profiles and show your true self
- Build deeper connections through genuine, real-time interactions
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HORNET
Hornet offers three flexible plans, so you can choose the level that fits you best. With a paid Hornet experience, you unlock powerful features designed to give you more visibility, privacy, and control:
- Browse the app without ads
- Enjoy unlimited profiles in your grid
- See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read
- Use advanced filters, such as photos only, online now and more, to find the right match
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Build trust with face verification or stay discreet with invisible mode
- Delete messages without limits
- Explore freely with Travel Modes
Get NOTICED FASTER & STAND OUT WITH:
- Profile Boost: Put your profile at the top of the grid and get more views and messages
- Moment Boost: Promote your posts to reach more guys and spark new conversations instantly
If you need help, write to [email protected]. Support is free and available 24/7, with record response times.
Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/
Join us on social media:
Facebook: @HornetApp
Instagram: @Hornet
X: @Hornet
Latest updates
9.57.0
It has been a while since our last update. We spent it rebuilding how the app starts, repainting a few rooms and getting ready for iOS 27. Nobody asked us to do all three at once. We did it anyway.
- Your Followers, Following and Matches lists got a fresh look. Same people, nicer room.
- Reactions and likes now open in a tidy sheet you can drag up for the full list. Half a screen when you're curious, the whole screen when you're invested.
- Edit Profile stays open while it saves, and if a display name isn't allowed it tells you right there on the form. No more saving, hoping and finding out later.
- Typed the wrong password? You land back on the form you were filling in, not on a mysterious loading screen. Several of us tested this one thoroughly, and not on purpose.
- Opening the app from a notification or a link now takes you where you meant to go, even when the app is starting from scratch. We rebuilt the whole launch sequence for this. It took longer than anyone admitted in planning.
- The app is ready for iOS 27, and scrolling picked up the softer edges the newer systems like. We'd describe the effect, but it's the kind of thing you only notice when it's missing.
- Choosing a photo keeps the picker open with a polite "Please Wait" while we get it ready. If something goes wrong, you stay where you were instead of starting over.
- Live badges on profiles are more consistent about when they show up and where they take you.
- When our servers have a moment, the app now waits and tries again instead of wandering off to look for another one. Much calmer. We're working on being like that too.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.
9.54.0
Store changes
What Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat Android
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat is #6 in Social Grossing on Google Play in Thailand and charting in 7 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperQueer Networks Inc.
CategorySocial
PriceFree
Released
Installs10M+
Rating★ 3.8 (251k)
Updated
Content ratingMature 17+
Rating
3.8 ★
251k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#6
Social GrossingMeasured
Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.hornet.android
Publisher
Queer Networks Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Mature 17+
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v9.59.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Trackers
30
Permissions
40
Trackers
Full permission listProSee plans
Hornet - 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
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Hornet - 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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Top Grossing positions in every country we track, converted to dollars per store and country, sized by each market's published consumer spend and calibrated on revenue companies publish.
Business model: Subscription-led
How Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 83 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 2 | Boost Profile for 1 Hour | |
| 3 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 4 | Hornet Premium Membership subscription | |
| 5 | 3 Months subscription | |
| 6 | Premium Membership 1 Month subscription | |
| 7 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 8 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 9 | Hornet Premium subscription | |
| 10 | 1 Year subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | SocialGrossing | #6 |
 Turkey | All AppsGrossing | #69 |
| Turkey | SocialGrossing | #26 |
| Thailand | All AppsGrossing | #59 |
| Brazil | SocialGrossing | #84 |
| Taiwan | SocialGrossing | #53 |
| Germany | SocialGrossing | #170 |
| Germany | SocialFree | #182 |
| Brazil | SocialFree | #139 |
| France | SocialFree | #187 |
| Thailand | SocialFree | #47 |
| Turkey | SocialFree | #75 |
| United Arab Emirates | SocialFree | #180 |
Apps near Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat on the chart
Social Grossing, around #6.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
3.8 ★
251k ratings
Measured
Ratings
251k
Measured
Written reviews
7.2k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
–
Google Play's rating count fell over the last 4 weeks: it removed more ratings than came in (spam clean-ups, deleted accounts), so the pace can't be read right now
Written reviews a week
under 1
Google Play
Lifetime rating
3.4★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
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 Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat
From the 65 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe usability issues including excessive ads, broken registration flows, and a lack of local profiles due to VPN spam. While some long-time users appreciate the community aspect, many find the app unusable due to paywalled safety features and poor technical performance.
Mostly negative (37% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about login and account problems, and ads. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Please review my account and contact me”
- Ads: “pro islam woke ads are with burgas, shame on u”
- Price & subscription: “Do we have to pay to protect our own privacy?”
- Crashes & bugs: “502 bad gateway error message”
About Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat
Hornet is a free gay dating app trusted by over 100 million gay, bi, trans, and queer men worldwide.
Built for real connections, Hornet lets you chat, meet, and express yourself with guys who share your interests - whether you’re looking for dating, new friends, meaningful conversations, or a casual hookup.
Designed with authenticity, safety, and self-expression at its core, Hornet gives you a welcoming space to connect with your local gay community anytime, anywhere.
🌍 FIND GUYS NEARBY OR EXPLORE THE WORLD
✓ See who’s online nearby with Hornet’s guys grid
✓ Explore and connect with gay, bi, trans, and queer men from around the world
✓ Use hashtags to discover like-minded people
✓ Apply filters to find exactly who you’re looking for
💬 CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL
✓ Chat through text and audio messages with hot gay, bi, trans, and queer men near you
✓ Express yourself with emojis, stickers, and reactions inspired by LGBTQ+ culture
✓ Enjoy fast, real-time conversations that feel natural and alive
🔐 YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR SAFETY
✓ Verify your identity so everyone can know that you are for real
✓ Chat with real, profile-verified gay, bi, trans, and queer men
✓ Upload private photos with added screenshot protection
✓ Block and unblock users as you like
🤝 AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
✓ Connect face-to-face with video chat
✓ Explore complete profiles and show your true self
✓ Build deeper connections through genuine, real-time interactions
⭐ UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HORNET
Hornet offers three flexible plans, so you can choose the level that fits you best. With a paid Hornet experience, you unlock powerful features designed to give you more visibility, privacy, and control:
✓ Browse the app without ads
✓ Enjoy unlimited guys in your grid
✓ See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read
✓ Use advanced filters, such as position, photos only, online now and more, to find the right match
✓ Protect your photos with screenshot prevention
✓ Build trust with face verification or stay discreet with invisible mode
✓ Delete messages without limits
✓ Explore freely with Travel Modes
Get noticed faster and stand out with:
✓ Profile Boost: Put your profile at the top of the grid and get more views and messages
✓ Moment Boost: Promote your posts to reach more guys and spark new conversations instantly
If you need help, write to [email protected]. Support is free and available 24/7, with record response times.
Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/
Join us on social media:
Facebook: @HornetApp
Instagram: @Hornet
X: @Hornet
Built for real connections, Hornet lets you chat, meet, and express yourself with guys who share your interests - whether you’re looking for dating, new friends, meaningful conversations, or a casual hookup.
Designed with authenticity, safety, and self-expression at its core, Hornet gives you a welcoming space to connect with your local gay community anytime, anywhere.
🌍 FIND GUYS NEARBY OR EXPLORE THE WORLD
✓ See who’s online nearby with Hornet’s guys grid
✓ Explore and connect with gay, bi, trans, and queer men from around the world
✓ Use hashtags to discover like-minded people
✓ Apply filters to find exactly who you’re looking for
💬 CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL
✓ Chat through text and audio messages with hot gay, bi, trans, and queer men near you
✓ Express yourself with emojis, stickers, and reactions inspired by LGBTQ+ culture
✓ Enjoy fast, real-time conversations that feel natural and alive
🔐 YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR SAFETY
✓ Verify your identity so everyone can know that you are for real
✓ Chat with real, profile-verified gay, bi, trans, and queer men
✓ Upload private photos with added screenshot protection
✓ Block and unblock users as you like
🤝 AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
✓ Connect face-to-face with video chat
✓ Explore complete profiles and show your true self
✓ Build deeper connections through genuine, real-time interactions
⭐ UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HORNET
Hornet offers three flexible plans, so you can choose the level that fits you best. With a paid Hornet experience, you unlock powerful features designed to give you more visibility, privacy, and control:
✓ Browse the app without ads
✓ Enjoy unlimited guys in your grid
✓ See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read
✓ Use advanced filters, such as position, photos only, online now and more, to find the right match
✓ Protect your photos with screenshot prevention
✓ Build trust with face verification or stay discreet with invisible mode
✓ Delete messages without limits
✓ Explore freely with Travel Modes
Get noticed faster and stand out with:
✓ Profile Boost: Put your profile at the top of the grid and get more views and messages
✓ Moment Boost: Promote your posts to reach more guys and spark new conversations instantly
If you need help, write to [email protected]. Support is free and available 24/7, with record response times.
Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/
Join us on social media:
Facebook: @HornetApp
Instagram: @Hornet
X: @Hornet
What's new in 9.59.0
Hornet V9 makes your experience more personal, secure, and fun! New features include:
- Video Chat & Messages: Bring conversations to life with faces and voices.
- Video Boost: Promote your videos for more visibility.
- Private Photo Access: Manage access in one place.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protects your private chats and profile.
- Chat Stickers: New LGBTQ-inspired graphics for chat.
Update now to explore these features and more!
- Video Chat & Messages: Bring conversations to life with faces and voices.
- Video Boost: Promote your videos for more visibility.
- Private Photo Access: Manage access in one place.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protects your private chats and profile.
- Chat Stickers: New LGBTQ-inspired graphics for chat.
Update now to explore these features and more!
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