# Only Lads - Gay Dating

> Chat and meet like-minded guys. For gay, bi and curious lads.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datingnode.onlylads](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datingnode.onlylads)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.datingnode.onlylads`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rocketware
- **Category:** DATING
- **Downloads:** 850,160
- **Rating:** 3.82 / 5 (4,807 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-13
- **First published:** 2012-10-10
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datingnode.onlylads)
- **Website:** [http://www.onlylads.com/](http://www.onlylads.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://information.onescene.com/privacy-policy](https://information.onescene.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Only Lads is a vibrant dating app designed exclusively for gay, bisexual, and transgender men seeking meaningful connections. Swipe through daily profile cards with a smart matching algorithm, discover who’s online nearby using the innovative 'Radar' feature, and express your interest instantly with a 'Hyper Like'. Engage in real-time chat and photo sharing in a secure, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated, Only Lads prioritizes your privacy and community support by sharing proceeds with charities worldwide. Whether you're looking for friendship, romance, or something more, Only Lads is your ultimate platform to embrace your authentic self and meet extraordinary guys near you.

## Rankings

- #75,065 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.datingnode.onlylads.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's simplicity and straightforward approach different from competitors, and some find the website version more usable. However, the app is heavily paywalled, requiring costly, intrusive verification to use key features such as messaging. Location and user data are often inaccurate or duplicated, with limited filtering options making browsing difficult. Frequent bugs and poor customer support further frustrate users. Overall, while some see potential, many find the app unreliable and costly compared to alternatives.

### Pros

- Simple and straightforward interface compared to other apps like Grindr
- Allows a 7-day chat period with a match, which is appreciated
- Some users prefer the website version for better experience
- App sometimes presents new users rather than repetitive profiles
- Some find the app solid with potential for improvements

### Cons

- Many features are restricted behind a paywall, including messaging and verification
- Verification process is expensive, intrusive, and non-refundable
- The app has location inaccuracies and poor user database management, showing users far away or duplicate profiles
- Lack of useful filters (age, ethnicity, online status) and issues with filtering out blank profiles
- Reported software bugs like freezing, login problems, and unreliable notifications, with poor or no customer support

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datingnode.onlylads)