Taimi

Taimi is part dating app, part social network, built for LGBTQ+ users. It launched in 2017 as a gay dating app, then expanded within a year to cover the whole LGBTQIA+ spectrum, from lesbian and bi users to trans, non-binary, and queer communities. You get the standard dating app mechanics (swiping, matching, video calls) plus social features like custom groups, stories, and community spaces. It runs on a freemium model, so the basics are free with a premium tier for the extras. The company claims 32 million-plus users worldwide and 20 million-plus downloads, which would make it one of the bigger players in the space if those figures hold up. Its pitch against rivals like Grindr leans on safety, with 24/7 profile moderation and multi-level verification meant to filter out fake accounts. Whether that delivers in practice is the usual open question for any app making safety its headline feature. If you’re weighing your options, it’s worth seeing how it stacks up against the field in our roundup of the best dating apps for queer women, trans, and non-binary users.