About this app
Shanty – LGBTQ+ Dating, Chat & Community Shanty is a safe and inclusive LGBTQ+ app built for authentic connections, self-expression, friendship, and dating. Whether you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or non-binary, Shanty offers a welcoming space to meet like-minded people, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships. Why Choose Shanty? • Made for the LGBTQ+ community • Smart matching based on interests and identity • Meaningful conversations and authentic connections • Privacy-focused experience • Profile moderation and safety tools • Friendship, dating, and long-term relationships • Local and global LGBTQ+ discovery Community Chat Connect with like-minded people through Community Chat. Join discussions, share experiences, and engage with the LGBTQ+ community in a welcoming environment. Designed for Safety • Profile moderation and community guidelines • Anti-harassment and anti-abuse protections • Privacy controls including Stealth Mode • Respectful and inclusive environment Whether you're looking for friendship, dating, meaningful conversations, or a long-term relationship, Shanty helps you connect with people who understand you. Be yourself. Build authentic connections. Join Shanty today.
Latest release
What’s New
• Refreshed the Profile Details screen with a cleaner, more polished design. • Made it easier to access and explore Who Liked You. • Added AI-powered conversation starters to help you break the ice and start more meaningful conversations. • Performance improvements and bug fixes for a smoother experience.
Audience growth
Ratings growth
Baseline captured. Growth appears after the crawler observes a changed rating count.
Momentum comes from crawler snapshots for the tracked storefront. “Viral growth signal” means unusually fast recent rating gains; it is an indicator, not download data.
Price tracking
Price intelligence
First snapshot captured. The trend line starts after the next crawler price observation.
- First observed Aug 21, 2026 · 2:10 PM Free