Grindr

Queer men's app

Grindr is a dating and hookup app for gay, bisexual, and queer men.

It uses location services to show nearby users, facilitating quick connections for casual encounters or relationships.

The app's grid interface displays profile photos sorted by proximity: He's always on Grindr when we go out.

Grindr has become synonymous with gay hookup culture.

app

profile

Side-facing outline

  • swipeQuick sliding motion
  • matchGame between opponents
  • chatInformal verbal exchange

message · notification · grid · tribes · tap · filter · favorites · block · screenshot · explore

community

LGBTQ

Sexual and gender minorities

  • gayAttracted to same sex
  • queerUnusual or non-normative
  • bisexualAttracted to multiple genders

transgender · pride · scene · tribe · bear · otter · twink · jock · geek · daddy

hookup

casual

Relaxed and informal

  • NSAFederal cryptologic intelligence agency
  • FWBCasual sexual partner
  • discreetCareful to avoid notice

hosting · looking · top · bottom · now · tonight · meet · quick · anonymous · DTF

location

nearby

At small distance

miles · travel · explore · local · visiting · GPS · pinpoint · away · meters · area

Categories
Opposites
target demographic

GrindrMatch.com

Online matchmaking service

courtship · OkCupid · Plenty of Fish

dating modality

Grindrblind date

Arranged meeting between strangers

matchmaker · personal ad · singles bar · church social · speed dating

Phrases
Family

grind, grinding, grinder, grindstone, grinders, grindhouse, grinded

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated R