Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat

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.

Looking to meet someone new? Want to chat with someone nearby? Whether you’re here to chat, meet, or build connections, Hornet makes it easier to connect with gay men who want the same.

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 discover 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 everyone can know that you are for real

- Chat with real, profile-verified gay, bi, trans, and queer men

- Choose which photos appear on your profile and which you share in conversations

- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention

- Block and unblock users as you like

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 profiles in your grid

- See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read

- Use advanced filters, such as photos only, online now and more, to find the right match

- Stay in control of your content 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 & 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 & CONNECT WITH OTHERS

- 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

- Each Award earns you Diamonds

If you need help, write to feedback@hornet.com. Support is free and available 24/7, with record response times.

Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/

Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/

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Facebook: @HornetApp

Instagram: @Hornet

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