Jack’d

Jack’d is a dating app built specifically for gay, bisexual, and curious men to connect for everything from hookups to relationships. Since launching in 2010, it’s become one of the more recognizable names in the LGBTQ+ dating scene, though that journey hasn’t been without bumps—a security hole in 2019 left personal pics exposed, which led to significant privacy concerns in the community. The app got a fresh start when Scruff acquired it in 2019 and committed to beefing up security and privacy features. Since then, Jack’d has worked to rebuild trust while keeping its core focus: helping guys meet other guys for dating, casual encounters, and friendship. It fits into the sexual wellness and intimacy tech space as a platform that facilitates connections and intimate encounters within the LGBTQ+ community, with features like photo sharing, location-based browsing, and direct messaging that make it easier for users to explore their sexuality and find partners.