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Dating as an LGBTQ+ person in the modern world presents an array of opportunities that generation’s past might be miffed—or intrigued—by. Gone (mostly) are the days of chance encounters, with many favoring themselves a more proactive dip in the dating pool. And what do many queer folks turn to in the search for love? The apps, of course.

It’s tough to have these apps fall under one umbrella given how many identities there are within the acronym. Furthermore, there’s no such thing as a “best LGBTQ dating app,” since your ideal may vary, depending on a myriad of factors such as your preferred partner's gender, religion, or perhaps if you’re looking for more than one partner, or a serious relationship. Still, knowing the landscape of possibilities is imperative.

Thankfully, these LGBTQ dating app options all serve different needs. So if one doesn’t work, in the words of the immortal Aaliyah, dust yourself off and try again. And though Grindr may be the most ubiquitous, there are a handful of other great ones to try, too.