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Grindr

What is Grindr?

Grindr is a dating app for gay, bi, trans and queer people to arrange meetings.

How does Grindr work?

Grindr is an app for gay, bi, trans and queer people and has become the largest and most popular gay mobile app in the world. The app uses photos and location to arrange meetings. Users can control how much information can be seen by other users. The app is available in free and subscription-based versions. Tapping on a picture will display a brief picture for that user as well as the option to chat, send pictures and share a location.

Is it safe for children and young people?

Users must be at least 18 years old (or 21 years old in places where 18 is not the age of majority) to use the app and can sign up by using their email address, Facebook account or Google account.

What is the minimum age?

+18

What is Grindr?

Grindr is a dating app for gay, bi, trans and queer people to arrange meetings.

How does Grindr work?

Grindr is an app for gay, bi, trans and queer people and has become the largest and most popular gay mobile app in the world. The app uses photos and location to arrange meetings. Users can control how much information can be seen by other users. The app is available in free and subscription-based versions. Tapping on a picture will display a brief picture for that user as well as the option to chat, send pictures and share a location.

Is it safe for children and young people?

Users must be at least 18 years old (or 21 years old in places where 18 is not the age of majority) to use the app and can sign up by using their email address, Facebook account or Google account.

What is the minimum age?

+18

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