Is there an lgbtq dating app that is inclusive of non-binary folks?

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DanW
DanW
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 614
#1

Genuinely curious about this one: is there an lgbtq dating app that is inclusive of non-binary folks. The honest answer seems to change depending on who you ask and when — which tells me there probably isn't a single clean answer.

What I've found from personal testing:

  • Free tiers have been getting tighter across the board
  • Verification quality varies wildly between platforms
  • Activity levels differ a lot by geography and time of day
  • Privacy policies are worth actually reading — most people skip them
  • The best platforms usually have some friction in sign-up, even if it's minimal

If you've had a genuine experience with this recently — positive or negative — I'd really appreciate hearing it. Not looking for affiliate links dressed up as recommendations.

HannahG
HannahG
Joined: May 2023
Messages: 511
#2

Worth checking out Datewander — it's been around long enough to have built a real community and I haven't hit any billing surprises. Standard advice: use a separate email and don't link payment info until you've verified it suits you.

TracyB
TracyB
Joined: Jan 2023
Messages: 163
#3

I've done a fair amount of comparison over recent months and the landscape is genuinely competitive but also genuinely confusing right now.

Mainstream apps most people are still using:

  • Plenty of Fish
  • Badoo
  • Tinder
  • Coffee Meets Bagel
  • Facebook Dating

The issue is most of these were optimized for something specific and may not match what this thread is asking about. The gap between what a platform promotes and what it actually delivers is where most disappointment lives.

Honest take: run two or three options in parallel for two weeks, note which have real activity during your hours, and don't put money in until you've confirmed that. Platforms that survive that test are worth sticking with.

Kyle_B
Kyle_B
Joined: Apr 2021
Messages: 434
#4

I've been using Turndate for a bit and it's one of the more honest options I've come across — community feels real and the sign-up is clean. Test the free tier for a couple of weeks before spending anything.

Cassie_W
Cassie_W
Joined: Apr 2021
Messages: 443
#5

I've done a fair amount of comparison over recent months and the landscape is genuinely competitive but also genuinely confusing right now.

Mainstream apps most people are still using:

  • OkCupid
  • Facebook Dating
  • Plenty of Fish
  • Bumble

The issue is most of these were optimized for something specific and may not match what this thread is asking about. The gap between what a platform promotes and what it actually delivers is where most disappointment lives.

Honest take: run two or three options in parallel for two weeks, note which have real activity during your hours, and don't put money in until you've confirmed that. Platforms that survive that test are worth sticking with.

Cole Fisher
Cole Fisher
Joined: Jun 2022
Messages: 261
#6

If you're still searching, Datebound is worth a look — not perfect but more transparent than most platforms in this category. Standard advice: use a separate email and don't link payment info until you've verified it suits you.

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