Top Five Gay Dating Sites and Apps
No matter your dating goals – be they romantic, casual hookup or simply making new friends – there is an app out there tailored specifically to gay men’s dating needs. Finding that special someone may prove challenging with hookup culture on the rise and stigmas against long-term relationships becoming ever more pervasive.
Online dating has quickly evolved to meet the specific needs of LGBTQ+ singles, offering plenty of apps and websites dedicated to meeting these demands. You’re just a click away from connecting with men from all around the globe who share your interests in music, food or whatever else catches your eye!
Dating apps typically feature search filters to allow for gender and sexual orientation specific searches; however, few demonstrate as much dedication to inclusion than OkCupid. A strong advocate of LGBTQ inclusion, OkCupid introduced 22 gender and sexual orientation options into its profile back in 2013 and remains one of the premier gay dating sites for queer men seeking true compatibility.
Eharmony offers another effective solution for finding gay matches: its proprietary algorithm matches members based on personality traits, lifestyle and daily habits. Plus, with over 2 million registered users it makes connecting with LGBTQ+ singles of all ages and backgrounds simpler!
Bumble is also a favorite for gay singles. While straight users are limited in their messaging abilities after making matches, gay men can freely communicate within 24 hours; otherwise their chat window will close and their profile go back into the swiping pile.
MenNation is an app exclusively for men that boasts being the “world’s largest hookup community.” Though most members use MenNation for casual hookups, some may also be interested in long-term relationships; unlike many gay dating apps however, MenNation doesn’t charge subscription fees and instead allows users to purchase features with credits.
Twitter is a fantastic place for finding gay matches and finding friends online, whether casually dating or romantically pursuing someone. Twitter provides an easy and quick way of connecting with others in the LGBTQIA+ community and is also a fun platform to share stories of successful hookups or just gossip (#gaytwitter). Although mostly populated by cis and anon gay men, its mix of verified/anon accounts as well as lively #gaystan chat communities makes for an engaging yet often controversial social network experience!