HER:Lesbian&Queer LGBTQ Dating
v6.27.4Queer women, lesbian, bisexual, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming individuals seeking both romantic connections and community engagement.
What Is HER:Lesbian&Queer LGBTQ Dating?
Launched Nov 24, 2012
Updated Mar 2026
What users think
Key Features
Allows users to add specific identity markers, pronouns, and political/interest-based pins to their profile to signal values and identity.
Access to 30+ interest-based communities to connect with others beyond one-on-one dating.
Premium feature allowing users to browse profiles without being seen until they express interest.
Granular filtering options to find specific matches based on sexuality, interests, and other criteria.
Profile verification and active moderation to prevent scammers and ensure a safe environment.
Premium feature to see who is currently active and send real-time messages.
Recent User Sentiment
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate community niche, but report account bans and support and aggressive monetization.”
What Users Love
I believe in HER’s mission as a safe space for queer people
This app seems dedicated to protecting the community and keeping it segregated in the best way possible
Pain Points
account banned with no explanation by the AI filters. there’s no way to contact a human for customer service
My account was banned right after I purchased the platinum subscription. I’m not sure why my account is locked
the app is practically unusable without paying for premium
Everything is hidden behind a paywall. Even basic filter options
High confidence · 49 reviews available
App Store Performance
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #25 | ▼2 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong, mission-aligned brand identity
- Unique community-first feature set
- Large, established user base
Cons
- Opaque and aggressive automated moderation
- High subscription price point
- Significant technical debt and UI bugs
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Market gap for a more transparent, user-friendly queer dating app
- Potential to capture churned users from HER
- Improvement of community trust through human-centric support
Market Threats
- Mainstream dating apps increasing LGBTQ+ inclusive features
- Mass migration to niche competitors due to declining sentiment
- Increasing competition from community-focused social platforms
Key Takeaways
HER:Lesbian&Queer LGBTQ Dating is a frustrating lifestyle app that is available. With a 4.4/5 rating from 60.7K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate community niche, though account bans and support remains a common concern.
Best for: Queer women, lesbian, bisexual, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming individuals seeking both romantic connections and community engagement.
App Details & Pricing
Model: subscription
Freemium model that keeps core social and dating functionality free to maintain a large user base, while gating convenience and privacy features behind a subscription.