Online dating apps are a great way for members of the queer community to find love without fear of discrimination or judgment. With so many different options available for playing the field, it can be intimidating and even scary to try online dating as an LGBTQ+ individual, but choosing the right platform can make all the difference in making your dating experience safe, diverse and even exciting! No matter what type of connection you’re looking to forge, these LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming apps make it easy to find someone who respects, accepts and celebrates your identity.
Fluid
Recently launched dating platform Fluid is a “love without labels” app, founded by celebrity pals Rebel Wilson and Carly Steel. Fluid is designed for singles of any sexual orientation to match and meet new people, with a philosophy based on exploration, curiosity and openness to all identities. Try Fluid here.
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HER
HER welcomes all lesbian, bi, queer, nonbinary, trans and gender nonconforming folx, wherever they are in their dating journey. In addition to the dating feature of their social platform, HER publishes a blog that helps its users navigate everything from queer history to gift ideas for your partners. Get to know HER here.
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Feeld
Feeld is a dating app for those “open to experiencing people and relationships in a new way.” The popular app was created with a mission to elevate the human experience of sexuality and relationships, making it an intentional safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to explore and find connections on their own terms. Learn more about Feeld here.
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Hinge
Known as “the app designed to be deleted,” Hinge is built on the belief that anyone looking for love should be able to find it. Hinge has long been an actively inclusive space for LGBTQ+ dating, but last year they launched a guide expressly for questions and answers to navigating queer dating. Try Hinge here.
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Lex
Though not strictly for dating, Lex is a social and community app built around finding queer community. The platform is expressly inclusive, equitable and accessible, designed for making friends, chatting with potential partners and finding local LGBTQ+ events fun and easy. Get started on Lex here.
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