Swiping on dating apps isn’t always an easy feat. No matter you’re looking for, it can be surprisingly difficult to find someone with all the qualities that are important to you, who also wants the same things, who you vibe with IRL. And unfortch, if you’re a queer person seeking literally anything outside of the , dating becomes that much harder.
Your pool shrinks, which means less options and less opportunities to meet people. But! It’s not all doom and gloom, we promise. There are several LGBTQ-friendly dating apps that cater specifically to , so you can be more intentional about who or what you’re looking for.
“Today’s LGBTQ+ daters want to celebrate who they are,” says Michael Kaye, Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at Archer, a dating app for queer men. “Queer daters want an app that understands and values and needs. They also value safe and secure spaces where they can express themselves authentically, free from discrimination or harassment.
” We put together this list of LGBTQ+ dating apps that can help you do just that. Not only are traditional, finally starting to prioritize the needs of LGBTQ+ daters, but there are also a growing number of new dating apps out there that are designed exclusively queer daters. So whether you want to find love forever, love for tonight, or a sense of community, here are the apps that are actually worth downloading, like, RTFN.
1. Archer Hello and welcome to the newest dating app for gay, bi, and queer m.
