Browse without limits
Cascade view, profile detail with full stats, manual location picker, search filters. No artificial caps on how far you can scroll.
One codebase · every device
macOS
Windows
Linux
iOS
Android
Features
Everything you used to like, none of the things you didn't.
Same network. Better client. Each piece exists because someone in the community asked for it — and someone else built it.
Real chat
Full inbox, real-time WebSocket messaging, photos and albums, reactions, pin / mute / delete. Just messages, no nagging.
Your whole profile
Edit stats, health, tribes and tags. Manage photo galleries. Read other profiles in full, the way they were meant to be read.
Privacy by default
Zero ads. Zero trackers. Zero forced upsells. The client talks to Grindr directly — nothing in between watching you.
Cross-platform, one codebase
macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android — same Tauri + React app. Install once, log in everywhere.
Open API docs
Reverse-engineered Grindr API documentation, kept in the open so anyone can audit, fork, or build on top.
Speaks your language
Localized in English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Nederlands, Slovenščina and Bosanski. Add yours by sending a PR.
Community-driven
Built in public on GitHub, planned in Discord and Telegram. Every bug and idea lives on a public tracker — including this one.
Community
This thing only exists because of the people in it.
Free Grind is built in public. Drop into any of these — say hi, file a bug, ship a translation, claim an issue. No gatekeeping.
In flight
See the full board What we're working on, right now.
Pulled live from the public tracker. Nothing pre-approved, nothing hidden in a private roadmap doc.
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FAQ
The honest answers.
Is this affiliated with Grindr LLC?
No. Free Grind is an independent, community-built client. It talks to Grindr the same way the official app does, but it is not endorsed by, supported by, or affiliated with Grindr LLC. All trademarks belong to their owners.
Is it actually free?
Yes. No ads, no trackers, no premium tier, no upsells, no nag screens. The source is on GitHub under a personal use license — you can read it, build it yourself, and use it for your own personal use.
Will my account get banned?
We cannot promise anything — that is Grindr’s decision, not ours. The client behaves like a normal mobile client and does not automate or scrape. Plenty of contributors run it on their main account, but use your own judgment.
How do you make money?
We do not. There is no company behind this. Server costs and domains are paid out of pocket and through optional community donations linked from the GitHub.
Why does the site look so... not corporate?
Because it is not a corporation. Queer, hands-on, made in public. We would rather ship the thing than design a brand book.
How do I contribute?
Pick anything from the issue tracker, drop into Discord, or open a PR on GitHub. Translations, bug reports, and screenshots are just as welcome as code.
Where do I report a bug?
Right here — the issue tracker linked in the nav. It is the same one the maintainers use day-to-day, so your report goes straight into the queue.