Grindr, a geo-social networking and online dating application geared towards gay, bi and trans people recently launched a lite version of its app for users who might be unable to access the app due to slow phone or internet connection.
In the press release used to announce the launch, Jack Harrison-Quinana, Director of Grindr for Equality and VP of Social Impact at Grindr said: “As we work to empower and improve the lives of the LGBTQ community on a global scale, Grindr Lite helps connect people with less bandwidth across the world that may not be able to otherwise. It’s also imperative that gay, bi, and trans people everywhere can connect with one another and have access to the health and safety resources they need, and we’re proud to support that through Grindr Lite.”
The lite version of Grindr includes; the traditional profile-browsing and in-app messaging features, along with the PIN and Discreet App Icon which allows users to hide the Grindr icon, provides the Grindr experience as usual while using less data and storage space, and protects daters living in countries with limited LGBTQ rights, the lite version does not reveal a user’s distance. It also offers health and safety services which include in-app HIV testing reminders, India’s first-ever online LGBTQ help tool, a Sexual Health Resource Centre that is available in over 70 languages, and Information on digital security, personal safety and emotional well-being in the security section.
At the moment, it is available in the following countries; Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, Burkina-Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Fiji, Cabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Sudan Tajikistan, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe with additional countries are expected to be added soon.
