Online dating is a big part of gay culture. It can be hard, with people ghosting or pretending to be someone else. But it's still a good way to meet new people.

Many LGBTQ adults use dating apps. In fact, 63% have used one, and 14% are using one now. This is more than non-LGBTQ adults.

We complain about dating apps, but we still need them.

AdultFriendFinder is a good choice for casual connections.

Tinder is a top pick for finding hookups.

Hinge is popular for regular meetups.

Grindr is still the most popular gay dating app, but it has a lot of ads. It's not always the best place to find a serious relationship.

Grindr is a well-known app that many queer men use to find partners. However, it's also known for being a hookup app.

There are many other gay dating apps besides Grindr. Some apps, like Hinge and OkCupid, are more inclusive. Others, like Scruff and Feeld, cater to specific groups.

The key is to find the right dating app for you. Here's a guide to the best gay dating apps for men in 2026.

Archer was our top pick for serious relationships, but it's shutting down. The Match Group is closing it on June 17, 2026.

LGBTQ and Tinder are related topics.

We've made some changes to this guide, including removing Archer.

Archer is shutting down, which is sad because it was our favorite app for serious relationships.

Feeld is a good choice for people who like kink and threesomes.

Hinge is another good option for serious relationships. It's also popular with younger guys.

Squirt is a new addition to our guide. It has a free version that lets you message people directly.

Some apps didn't make our list. Here's why.

Taimi is not on our list because users say it's hard to use and not safe.

Raya is not on our list because it's expensive and not worth it.

Recon is not on our list because users say it's buggy and not active.

Planet Romeo is an old app that's not as popular anymore.

Our team tests dating apps to see which ones are the best.

We create real profiles and use both free and paid versions to test the apps.

We focus on what matters to gay men, including safety features and options for different relationships.

We listen to feedback from the community and keep our guide up to date.