Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat

Developer: 🇺🇸 Queer Networks Inc.

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2.3M installs

46K ratings

121K monthly active users

$10K+ monthly revenue est.

IAP 33% · Ad 67%

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Monthly +7K

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Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat Summary

Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat is a free, ad-supported, with in-app purchases iOS app in Social Networking by Queer Networks Inc.. Released in Oct 2011 (14 years ago). It has 46K ratings with a 3.88★ (average) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 121K monthly active users and generates around $10K+ monthly revenue (33% IAP / 67% ads). Store last updated Jul 23, 2026

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SDK intelligence: AppGoblin detected 16 ad networks(e.g. PubMatic), 9 development tools, 2 analytics: product,and 1 analytics: attribution integrated into Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat. View full SDK list →

Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat SDKs Summary

Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat was last scanned for SDKs on 2026-08-22. Below is the overview of third-party companies detected in the app. The full list of SDKs, permissions and unknowns is available here.

App Details

Store ID: 462678375

First Released: 2011-10-13

Store Last Updated: 2026-07-23

App Store Category: Social Networking

In-App Purchases: Yes

Ads: Yes

Price: Paid

Website: hornet.com

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Crawl Status: Success

AppGoblin First Crawled: 2023-10-16

AppGoblin Last Crawled: 2026-08-26

Ads & App-Ads.txt

Ads.txt Last Crawled: 2025-10-14

Ads.txt Crawl Status: Success

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App Description

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.

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 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 others know your profile is authentic
- Chat with gay, bi, trans, and queer men with verified profiles
- Upload private photos with added screenshot protection
- Block and unblock users whenever you choose

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 photos only, online now, interests, 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

GO LIVE & EARN WITH HORNET LIVE
- Go live and meet gay, bi, trans, and q