Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat

About this app

Hornet is a free gay dating app trusted by over 100 million gay, bi, trans, and queer men worldwide. Built for real connections, Hornet lets you chat, meet, and express yourself with guys who share your interests - whether you’re looking for dating, new friends, or meaningful conversations. Designed with authenticity, safety, and self-expression at its core, Hornet gives you a welcoming space to connect with your local gay community anytime, anywhere. FIND GUYS NEARBY OR EXPLORE THE WORLD - See who’s online nearby with Hornet’s guys grid - Explore and connect with gay, bi, trans, and queer men from around the world - Use hashtags to discover like-minded people - Apply filters to find people who match your interests CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL - Chat through text and audio messages with gay, bi, trans, and queer men near you - Express yourself with emojis, stickers, and reactions inspired by LGBTQ+ culture - Enjoy fast, real-time conversations that feel natural and alive YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR SAFETY - Verify your identity so others know your profile is authentic - Chat with gay, bi, trans, and queer men with verified profiles - Upload private photos with added screenshot protection - Block and unblock users whenever you choose AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS - Connect face-to-face with video chat - Explore complete profiles and show your true self - Build deeper connections through genuine, real-time interactions UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HORNET Hornet offers three flexible plans, so you can choose the level that fits you best. With a paid Hornet experience, you unlock powerful features designed to give you more visibility, privacy, and control: - Browse the app without ads - Enjoy unlimited guys in your grid - See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read - Use advanced filters, such as photos only, online now, interests, and more, to find the right match - Protect your photos with screenshot prevention - Build trust with face verification or stay discreet with invisible mode - Delete messages without limits - Explore freely with Travel Modes Get noticed faster and stand out with: - Profile Boost: Put your profile at the top of the grid and get more views and messages - Moment Boost: Promote your posts to reach more guys and spark new conversations instantly GO LIVE & EARN WITH HORNET LIVE - Go live and meet gay, bi, trans, and queer people from around the world - Send and receive Awards on live streams using Honey, Hornet’s virtual currency You must be at least 18 years old to use Hornet. If you need help, write to feedback@hornet.com. Support is free and available 24/7, with fast response times. Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/ Join us on social media: Facebook: @HornetApp Instagram: @Hornet X: @Hornet

We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover. The team shipped filters this round, which finally settled the long-running "capsule or dropdown?" debate. Capsules won. There were no survivors. - Filters now live right on the grid. Tap a capsule, narrow things down, and find your people faster — no more spelunking through menus to get there. - Now got a sleek dark makeover, plus the option to keep your Now visibility to just the nearby grid. Same energy, a little less spotlight. - Hornet now remembers more of its setup between launches instead of re-fetching it every time, so the app opens faster and with noticeably less fuss. - And the usual pile of small fixes and quiet polish the team is unreasonably proud of. We're letting them have this one. We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.

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1. First observed Aug 13, 2026 · 6:26 AM Free