The popular LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr is currently experiencing a global outage, leaving millions of users disconnected and frustrated.
- Grindr users worldwide are reporting issues accessing the app.
- The app’s live status page confirms a widespread outage, with no immediate fix.
- Grindr has acknowledged the problem, urging users to stay tuned for updates.
Grindr global outage: Here are the latest updates
Grindr users around the globe are facing difficulties accessing the app, with reports flooding in about connection failures, chats not loading, and profiles disappearing.
According to Grindr’s live status page, the app has indeed been hit by a major outage, affecting a significant portion of its 13 million monthly users.
The issue was first noted around 09:00 CDT (16:00 SAST) on Thursday when users began experiencing crashes and login failures, particularly on iOS devices.
Grindr has since acknowledged the outage and is working on a fix.
The company has cited an issue with an in-app advertisement that is causing the app to crash for iOS users, which is currently under investigation.
Users experiencing problems are advised to force-close the app and try again or visit Grindr’s help page for more troubleshooting tips.
For those who might not be familiar, Grindr is the world’s leading dating app specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community.
Launched in 2009, it was one of the first geosocial networking apps that allowed users to connect with others nearby, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Today, it’s more than just a dating app; it’s a hub for everything from casual hookups to long-term relationships, catering to people who identify as gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or curious.
Grindr has maintained its popularity over the years, with Sunday at 18:00 being the most active time on the app, according to their annual “Unwrapped” report.
The app’s users are spread across the globe, with significant activity in countries like the United States, Brazil, and the UK.
As the outage continues, users are eagerly awaiting more updates from Grindr on when the app will be fully functional again.
In the meantime, it’s safe to say that many Sunday plans might need a little adjustment until the app is back up and running.
