# Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat

> The world's leading social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.grindrapp.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.grindrapp.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.grindrapp.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Grindr LLC
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 87,885,927
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (1,661,412 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.15.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-12
- **First published:** 2011-02-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 156 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grindrapp.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.grindr.com](http://www.grindr.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://grindr.com/privacy-policy](http://grindr.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Grindr** is a leading LGBTQ+ social networking and dating app for gay, bi, trans, queer, and curious adults aged 18 and over. Discover people nearby, create a profile, chat privately, share photos, add interest tags, search by preferences, save favorites, and report or block users safely.

Travelers can use Grindr to connect with local people and find recommendations for bars, restaurants, events, and more. Optional **XTRA** and **Unlimited** subscriptions offer enhanced features such as fewer ads, expanded profile browsing, advanced filters, incognito mode, unlimited profiles, and message unsending.

## Rankings

- #1,723 — Overall
- #2 — Social (Gross)
- #11 — Social (Free)
- #32 — Application (Gross)
- #1 — gay

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `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`
- `com.grindrapp.android`
- `com.grindrapp.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews show a mixed experience: some users like Grindr and feel it serves as a dating app, but recurring problems dominate. The most mentioned issues are login bans or failures, persistent glitches and slow performance, heavy advertising and pay-to-see features, and messaging difficulties. Safety concerns about scams also appear. Key improvements likely needed are better login stability, performance optimization, less intrusive ads, and stronger safety measures to address fraud. A minority still praises the app, but overall reliability and user experience are repeatedly questioned.

### Pros

- Positive sentiment toward the app (I love it / great app / good / nice)
- Perceived safety and security
- Used as a dating platform by some reviewers despite issues

### Cons

- Login issues/bans and 'Something went wrong' errors
- Frequent glitches, crashes, and performance problems (loading profiles, refreshing, buffering)
- Heavy ads and monetization (ads; paywalls to see profiles)
- Messaging problems (unable to send/read messages)
- Fraud/scammers and safety concerns

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