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Man killed after stabbing Grindr date who fought back: Police

Police found a bloody crime scene with both men suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Neil Patrick Harris Learns Grindr After Breakup in Uncoupled Trailer

The Netflix series stars Harris as a gay man in his 40s learning how to navigate dating apps and Grindr profile pics. 

How Dating Apps ‘Ruined Dating’ for Some

As people get tired of swiping, there are also increasing efforts to circumvent those platforms.

Police Arrest Man Accused of Killing Victim He Met on Grindr

Benjamin Davis has been charged with capital murder in the death of of Victor Najera Betanzos.

Jack’d Attacks Grindr for Racist Profiles

A new YouTube video calls on dating apps to ban racist messages on profiles.

Grindr's New Owners Want to Create a 'Positive Place for Everyone'

In an Advocate exclusive, Jeff Bonforte and Rick Marini discuss helming the popular dating app and how they will address the controversies of the past. 

Scruff's Latest Update: Fighting Gay App Racism

Scruff's CEO, Eric Silverberg, discusses two major changes to the gay dating app involving ethnicity and advertising.

Zack Blows at Dating, So Take Some of His Free Advice

Are you unlucky in love? Get some terrible advice from Twitter comedian @Zackblows. It's Dear Abby meets Fatal Attraction meets Clueless.

Australia police arrest 13 people in string of 'concerning' attacks on gay men through Grindr

Police in Melbourne said that the victims met their assailants on gay dating apps before they were “then allegedly assaulted, robbed, threatened and subjected to homophobic comments.”

String of murders of gay men in Brazil, targeted through dating apps

At least five have been killed since March, and many more have been victims of armed robberies.

Bye-bye, AI: Why I'm quitting Grindr for good

Back on the dating market, the Last Call columnist finds a few reasons to unplug from technology.

Grindr's 'Kindr' Is 'First Step' in Fighting 'Sexual Racism'

The gay dating app is preparing a new initiative against racism, transphobia, and body-shaming.

Egyptian Cops Use Grindr for Antigay Witch-Hunt

Reports have emerged that Egyptian authorities are exploiting Grindr's mapping power to entrap and arrest gay men.

Daily Beast's Grindr-Baiting Is the Worst Invasion of Privacy

A straight man's foray into gay hookup apps at the Olympic Village is a violation of journalistic integrity and a risk for closeted athletes.

Chicago Man Arrested for Robbing Grindr Dates With Taser

Davion Johnson was linked to several shocking encounters.

Two Men Arrested for Using Grindr to Carjack Victims

Dates didn't go as planned for men who met carjackers on Grindr. 

Grindr, Meet Manhunt: The Gay App Launches Web Version

What was old is now new again, it seems.

Are we swiping right on loneliness? Time to log off and reclaim real connections

Are we sacrificing real connections for the illusion of endless ones on social media and dating apps?

Teenagers are behind a rash of antigay crimes that have been tied to dating apps

Gangs in Sydney are luring gay men to parks to beat and rob them, and sometimes forcing them to label themselves pedophiles on social media.

Is Grindr the Sexy New Linkedin?

A survey finds a quarter of users are on the app to network, including Grindr's own CEO.

Grindr Names New CEO Ahead of Going Public

The new CEO, George Arison, takes the reins of Grindr amid a monkeypox outbreak that is most affecting men who have sex with men.