Shanty: LGBTQ+ Dating & Chat

Name: Shanty: LGBTQ+ Dating & Chat
Rating: 4.178571 (975 reviews)
Author: Hernest

By: Hernest App

Safe LGBTQ+ dating app with meaningful chat. Meet, match & connect.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

165,329 ▲ 920

Data as of 2026-07-20

Rating:

4.18 ▼ 0.12

(975)

Version:

1.2.97

Last updated: 2026-07-18

Ranking

#171,342 ▲ 41

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Shanty is a vibrant LGBTQ+ community platform designed to foster authentic connections, self-expression, and meaningful friendships. Whether you're gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or nonbinary, Shanty offers a safe, inclusive environment to meet like-minded individuals. Features include real-time chats, location-based user suggestions, and a strict moderation policy to ensure a welcoming, abuse-free space.

Embracing diversity, Shanty lets users share photos and experiences within their comfort zones, with robust content review systems for safety and privacy. The unique Stealth Mode provides additional discretion by disguising the app interface in public spaces. Join Shanty to connect, celebrate individuality, and find your tribe in a global movement of pride and support.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Social Media Community Communication

By:

Hernest

Downloads:

165,329 920

Rating:

4.18

(975) 0.12

Version:

1.2.97 Last updated: 2026-07-18

Version code:

167

Creation date:

2023-09-05

Publisher country:

Permissions:

Manifest.permission.CAPTURE_AUDIO_OUTPUT Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk

Size:

195.68MB

Email:

ad*****@shanty.lgbt

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 171,342 ▲ 41

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Hernest

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hernestinc.shanty

Email:

ad*****@shanty.lgbt

Website:

http://shanty.lgbt/

User Reviews

Shanty is praised as a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ connections with strong privacy and respectful interactions. Reviewers applaud the clean, user-friendly UI/UX, smooth performance, and the shift from swipe-heavy experiences toward meaningful conversations. The app is seen as effective for meeting new people and forming genuine connections, with some notes about wanting more active users and ongoing feature improvements.

Pros

Safe and inclusive space for genuine LGBTQ+ connections with privacy and respectful interactions.
User-friendly, clean and smooth UI/UX that makes it easy to connect and communicate.
Emphasis on real conversations and meaningful interaction over swiping.
Good for meeting new people and building connections, including friendships and relationships.
Easy setup and intuitive handling.

Cons

Recent reviews

This app uses heavily outdated and offensive terminology that fetishizes transgender people rather than treating us with basic dignity. Its language is also exclusionary toward intersex people. As an intersex transgender woman, I found the app disrespectful, bigoted, and unsafe. Stay away from this dating app if you are transgender or intersex.