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Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat

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Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat has 19,493,921 installs, rated 3.4 from 251,077 ratings, #118 of 37,892 in Social.

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Installs
19,493,921
Rating
3.4
251,077 ratings
Rank on Android
#6,734
of 2,769,799
down 45 since 2026-10-20
Version
9.59.0
Last updated 2026-10-13

Description

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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, meaningful conversations, or a casual hookup.

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 exactly who you’re looking for

💬 CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL
✓ Chat through text and audio messages with hot 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
✓ Upload private photos with added screenshot protection
✓ 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 guys in your grid
✓ See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read
✓ Use advanced filters, such as position, photos only, online now 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

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/

Join us on social media:
Facebook: @HornetApp
Instagram: @Hornet
X: @Hornet

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Growth change in installs

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day Not enough history yet
week Not enough history yet
month Not enough history yet
year Not enough history yet
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Change in installs, scaled to each window from the real gap between crawls. A window needs a full period of history before it reports anything.

Rank among tracked Android listings#5,635
2026-09-28 · #4,138 2026-10-06
Installs19,493,921
2026-09-27 · 19,371,095 2026-10-17
Ratings251,077
2026-09-27 · 251,042 2026-10-17
New ratings per monthno crawl yet this month
Sep 2026 from 2026-09-27: +56 Oct 2026: +0 (ratings removed) Nov 2026 so far: no crawl yet
Sep 27 Nov so far

Ratings were removed in Oct 2026; shown as 0.

Average rating3.4
2026-09-27 · 3.4 2026-10-17

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