Hornet - Queer Social Network
LGBTQ Chat, Videos, Gay News
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Hornet is a free gay dating app trusted by over 100 million gay, bi, trans, and queer men worldwide. Built for real connections, Hornet lets you chat, meet, and express yourself with guys who share your interests - whether you’re looking for dating, new friends or meaningful conversations.
Looking to meet someone new? Want to chat with someone nearby? Whether you’re here to chat, meet, or build connections, Hornet makes it easier to connect with gay men who want the same.
Designed with authenticity, safety, and self-expression at its core, Hornet gives you a welcoming space to connect with your local gay community anytime, anywhere.
FIND GUYS NEARBY OR EXPLORE THE WORLD
- See who’s online nearby with Hornet’s guys grid
- Explore and connect with gay, bi, trans, and queer men from around the world
- Use hashtags to discover like-minded people
- Apply filters to discover people who match your interests
CONVERSATIONS THAT FEEL REAL
- Chat through text and audio messages with gay, bi, trans, and queer men near you
- Express yourself with emojis, stickers, and reactions inspired by LGBTQ+ culture
- Enjoy fast, real-time conversations that feel natural and alive
YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR SAFETY
- Verify your identity so everyone can know that you are for real
- Chat with real, profile-verified gay, bi, trans, and queer men
- Choose which photos appear on your profile and which you share in conversations
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Block and unblock users as you like
AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
- Connect face-to-face with video chat
- Explore complete profiles and show your true self
- Build deeper connections through genuine, real-time interactions
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON HORNET
Hornet offers three flexible plans, so you can choose the level that fits you best. With a paid Hornet experience, you unlock powerful features designed to give you more visibility, privacy, and control:
- Browse the app without ads
- Enjoy unlimited profiles in your grid
- See who viewed your profile and know when your messages are read
- Use advanced filters, such as photos only, online now and more, to find the right match
- Stay in control of your content with screenshot prevention
- Build trust with face verification or stay discreet with invisible mode
- Delete messages without limits
- Explore freely with Travel Modes
Get NOTICED FASTER & STAND OUT WITH:
- Profile Boost: Put your profile at the top of the grid and get more views and messages
- Moment Boost: Promote your posts to reach more guys and spark new conversations instantly
GO LIVE & CONNECT WITH OTHERS
- Go live and meet gay, bi, trans, and queer people from around the world
- Send and receive Awards on live streams using Honey, Hornet’s virtual currency
- Each Award earns you Diamonds
If you need help, write to feedback@hornet.com. Support is free and available 24/7, with record response times.
Privacy Policy: https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://hornet.com/about/terms-of-service/
Join us on social media:
Facebook: @HornetApp
Instagram: @Hornet
X: @Hornet
more The app used to be really good. But the spam is ridiculous. Constant messages from people telling you to go to another site. It’s a joke. I give 3 stars because I know it will get better. But this seriously needs to be fixed. If there was a verification process for access to the app. License check. Or something. Word on paper photo check. Before people are able to send messages on the app. Would be great. But without something like this I don’t know how else they will fix it. There losing people because there sick of it. I’m over reporting and blocking people because I do and it makes me view an ad. I shouldn’t need to watch an ad when I block a person. Every single time. It’s a painful process. And I can’t just report as spam. And send. I have to give a valid reason why. It’s spam I don’t need a reason.
Developer Response We are sorry about the spam messages on Hornet. Fixing the problem is our top priority and we are working around the clock to fix it. Thanks for hanging on in there with us!
The app used to be really good. But the spam is ridiculous. Constant messages from people telling you to go to another site. It’s a joke. I give 3 stars because I know it will get better. But this seriously needs to be fixed. If there was a verification process for access to the app. License check. Or something. Word on paper photo check. Before people are able to send messages on the app. Would be great. But without something like this I don’t know how else they will fix it. There losing people because there sick of it. I’m over reporting and blocking people because I do and it makes me view an ad. I shouldn’t need to watch an ad when I block a person. Every single time. It’s a painful process. And I can’t just report as spam. And send. I have to give a valid reason why. It’s spam I don’t need a reason.
We are sorry about the spam messages on Hornet. Fixing the problem is our top priority and we are working around the clock to fix it. Thanks for hanging on in there with us!
When was the last time you heard anyone speak about Hornet? Exactly.There's great potential for the next big social app for queer folks in there but it's lost in the half-baked branding. As a result, Hornet doesn't know what kind of an app it wants to be. Am I hooking up on Hornet or am I keeping an online journal? Pick a lane. What the hell is a Hornet Badge? Why would I want one, what does it do, what is the point? What is Hornet Honey? Is that not the same as Hornet Points? Why would you make it that confusing just to completely forgo an explanation that is easy to access in-app? Make me WANT to use your app, rather than lock me out of most features of which, I don't know how to use so there is no incentive for me to subscribe, anyway!Like I said, Hornet is a Frankenstein's monster of many other social app gimmicks, all pulling the brand in opposite directions. The result? A crappy, uninspiring and difficult to navigate app that alienates its user-base before they've even made an account. Decide what kind of an app you want to make, before you make it.
When was the last time you heard anyone speak about Hornet? Exactly.There's great potential for the next big social app for queer folks in there but it's lost in the half-baked branding. As a result, Hornet doesn't know what kind of an app it wants to be. Am I hooking up on Hornet or am I keeping an online journal? Pick a lane. What the hell is a Hornet Badge? Why would I want one, what does it do, what is the point? What is Hornet Honey? Is that not the same as Hornet Points? Why would you make it that confusing just to completely forgo an explanation that is easy to access in-app? Make me WANT to use your app, rather than lock me out of most features of which, I don't know how to use so there is no incentive for me to subscribe, anyway!Like I said, Hornet is a Frankenstein's monster of many other social app gimmicks, all pulling the brand in opposite directions. The result? A crappy, uninspiring and difficult to navigate app that alienates its user-base before they've even made an account. Decide what kind of an app you want to make, before you make it.
App is great although recent changes to the Follow button makes it uncertain whether you are following or unfollowing someone. The old button much better. The constant ads every 45seconds or 2 swipes really kills the experience. i understand the need to support app with ads but offering things that people will buy. the games they offer does anyone ever buy any?? seem so irrelevant to the app. several ads hang the app entirely and only way forward is to completely close app and restart often losing the person or profile you wanted to contact in the process. pleas fix the ad frequency and quality
App is great although recent changes to the Follow button makes it uncertain whether you are following or unfollowing someone. The old button much better. The constant ads every 45seconds or 2 swipes really kills the experience. i understand the need to support app with ads but offering things that people will buy. the games they offer does anyone ever buy any?? seem so irrelevant to the app. several ads hang the app entirely and only way forward is to completely close app and restart often losing the person or profile you wanted to contact in the process. pleas fix the ad frequency and quality
This app allows you to add and view multiple pictures on different guys profiles or add to your own, which is a major plus 🤙🏻. This is almost an exact replica of Tinder, always good. However, I’ve managed pull more guys on Grinder than Hornet. Maybe do more advertising will help. But overall I love this app, definitely recommend.
This app allows you to add and view multiple pictures on different guys profiles or add to your own, which is a major plus 🤙🏻. This is almost an exact replica of Tinder, always good. However, I’ve managed pull more guys on Grinder than Hornet. Maybe do more advertising will help. But overall I love this app, definitely recommend.
We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover.
What did the team get up to this time? More than usual. Someone even stayed late on a Friday — we're still recovering from the shock.
- Our logo is now a bold new orange. Same Hornet, fresh look. (The design team debated the exact shade longer than any of us will admit.)
- Boost got a brand-new full-screen makeover, so standing out looks as good as it feels.
- We rebuilt how the app handles hiccups from the ground up. When something goes sideways now, you'll get a clear message and a friendly Retry button instead of a baffling blank screen.
- Fixed a sneaky bug where chat messages could quietly go missing when things got busy. They're staying put now. Pinky promise.
- Plus a pile of crash fixes and tiny touch-ups that nobody will notice but the devs are very proud of. Let them have this one.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.
9.48.0 22 June
We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover.
This release is mostly us hunting down bugs that had the nerve to ship — though a couple of new things snuck in while we weren't looking.
- Say hello to Now Mode: a new way to spotlight who's active right now, with its own filter, badge, and a button right there on the grid. The team sat on this one for a while, so they're thrilled it's finally in your hands.
- Replies in chat were showing "You" instead of the actual sender's name, turning a few conversations into a confusing diary entry. Now everyone gets credit for their own words.
- Read receipts now stay consistent as you scroll back through older messages, instead of quietly disagreeing with each other.
- The keyboard no longer leaves an awkward empty gap behind when you swipe back out of a screen. Tiny detail. Bothered us enormously.
- The grid used to freeze if you opened the filters one too many times. It has been kindly reminded that freezing is not part of its job description.
- Dark mode button highlights look right again, instead of that mystery color nobody requested.
- Plus a stack of under-the-hood crash fixes and smoother screen transitions you'll hopefully never notice — which is the whole idea.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.
9.47.0 9 June
We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover.
What did the team get up to this version? More than they'll admit in standup, and at least one bug was fixed out of sheer spite. We're choosing not to name names.
- Error messages when the network has a moment are now actually helpful instead of cryptically vague. "Something went wrong" wasn't winning any awards.
- Profile views now show a proper error state instead of just staring back at you blankly.
- When someone grants you access to their private gallery, the "View" button actually shows up again. Tapping empty space was a bold choice we've decided to retire.
- Height and weight now round to whole units no matter where you are in the world. The mysterious decimals have been evicted.
- Fixed a crash that could strike when logging out and back in. The app used to panic; now it keeps its composure.
- The profile browser no longer stalls after loading more and then fetching at the worst possible moment. Scrolling feels right again.
- Tidied up a badge that liked to barge in front of buttons in the photo gallery. Personal space: restored.
- Tapping live broadcast tiles now takes you exactly where you expect, instead of somewhere adjacent and confusing.
- Plus the usual pile of small fixes the team is disproportionately proud of. Let them have this one.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.
9.46.0 27 May
We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover.
What did the team do this time? Mostly tidying. The kind of polish where you don't notice anything is different until you go back to an older version and wince.
- Two new filters joined the lineup: "Where to meet" and "Has face pic." For when you have very specific opinions, and we respect that.
- The Travel Mode card is now tappable across the whole card instead of just the one corner nobody could find. We're sorry. We've grown.
- Posting a Moment now keeps the boost toggle locked until you've actually selected an image. A tiny fix that prevents a deeply confusing moment.
- The onboarding name field no longer SHOUTS EVERY CHARACTER — it auto-capitalises words like a calm person would. Bonus: autofill suggestions actually make sense now.
- That bug where a profile would show stale info after you'd already followed, noted, or interacted with private photos? Gone. The profile updates on the spot now.
- Plus the usual handful of small fixes that nobody specifically asked for but everybody quietly needed.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.
9.45.0 11 May
We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover.
The team shipped a lot this cycle. Filters, redesigns, and performance wins. Plus a generous helping of bug fixes that nobody asked for but everyone needed.
- The chat input bar has been redesigned with a fresh look. It's cleaner, more modern, and somehow the team argued about it for three days. Worth it.
- You can now filter by community preferences and edit them directly from your profile. The grid now shows you exactly who you're looking for.
- Profiles now open faster — you'll see faces sooner and wait less. The devs called this "performance optimization." We call it "no more staring at a loading spinner."
- Fixed an audio session bug that would reset mid-call. Your video chats should now stay smooth from hello to goodbye, no mysterious silences included.
- MAX subscribers now correctly show their visibility status in the grid. It was showing the wrong thing before. We noticed. We fixed it. You're welcome.
- Fixed a pop-up panel that would collapse unexpectedly on certain screens. The drama was not appreciated.
- Fixed the missing back button when opening a profile from a moment in the feed carousel. You were trapped. We let you out.
- Fixed an empty cache page that appeared when returning from certain scroll states. It was just a blank page staring back at you. That's not a feature.
- Fixed the selected tab indicator in dark mode — it was completely invisible. Like a ghost, but less fun.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.
9.44.0 23 Apr
We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover.
What did the team do this time? A lot, actually. Someone even stayed late on a Friday. We know. We were shocked too.
- We've improved our identity verification process. It's smoother, faster, and nobody on the team cried while building it. (We can neither confirm nor deny this.)
- Long feed posts now collapse behind a "...more" button. Your manifesto is still there. We just tidied up the living room a bit.
- Moment comments got a whole new look - a beautiful sheet with all the activity details. We showed it to the team and someone said "finally." We're choosing not to unpack that.
- Filters for looking for, relationship, and language now have a "Not Specified" option. For the beautifully undecided among us.
- Chats load noticeably faster. We'd explain the technical details but honestly it would put both of us to sleep.
- We updated the sign-up experience when you skip adding a photo. It's gentler now. Still judging, but gentler.
- Account switching is now seamless - no more visual glitches during the transition. That was a fun bug report to read.
- Fixed a crash when swiping through profiles. We found it, we fixed it, we added a test so it doesn't come back. (It'll probably come back.)
- And the usual assortment of tiny fixes that nobody will notice but the devs are very proud of. Let them have this one.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.
9.43.0 15 Apr
We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover.
What's New in this version:
- Power Boost Radius: Now you can set a custom radius for your Power Boost, reaching exactly the guys you want.
- Faster Profile Browsing: Profiles load quicker and swiping feels smoother than ever, thanks to new caching under the hood.
- Redesigned Benefits Screen: Explore the perks of Hornet, Hornet Live, and Hornet Stories all in one beautifully redesigned screen.
- Better Chat Reactions: Chat reactions now scale properly with your preferred text size for a cleaner look.
- Improved Grid Navigation: The top navigation in the grid has been polished for a more seamless browsing experience.
- Smoother Discover Screen: The search bar and scrolling in Discover have been refined so exploring feels effortless.
We've also squashed bugs, improved behind-the-scenes performance, and updated our ad and analytics systems. We'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable
way to connect with the community!
9.42.0 19 Mar
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.39.0 2 Mar
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.37.0 20 Jan
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.36.0 17/12/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.35.0 25/11/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.34.0 13/11/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.33.0 10/11/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.32.0 30/10/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.31.0 21/10/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.30.0 06/10/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.29.0 18/09/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.28.0 27/08/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.27.0 20/08/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.26.0 13/08/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.25.0 08/08/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.24.0 30/07/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.23.0 18/07/2025
Hornet is proud to release V9, offering a more personal, immersive, and secure user experience. Our latest update is all about making chat feel alive—every face, voice, and expression brings a new layer of fun.
What’s New in V9:
- One-on-One Video Chat: Get face-to-face with guys on Hornet, adding authenticity to every conversation.
- Video Messages: Send short, non-expiring videos for a chat experience beyond just text.
- Boosted Video Stories: Highlight your video posts at the top of the feed to increase visibility with other guys.
- LGBTQ+ Stickers: Spice up your messages with new, fun, and colorful stickers.
- Enhanced Private Photo Access: Manage all private content in one place and easily view your granted access to photos and videos.
- Screenshot Prevention: Protect your privacy with screenshot prevention in private chats and on your profile page.
- Typing Indicator: Know when the other person is typing for a more responsive chat experience.
In addition to fixing bugs and improving behind-the-scenes performance, we'll continue to update Hornet often to make it a faster and more reliable way to connect with the community!
9.22.0 16/07/2025
We’ve redesigned the onboarding experience to make it smoother, faster, and more helpful. Whether you’re new or returning, getting started just got easier!
9.21.0 01/07/2025
We're constantly improving Hornet to help you connect better. This update brings a smoother, faster experience with powerful new ways to stand out and discover.
What did the team get up to this time? More than usual. Someone even stayed late on a Friday — we're still recovering from the shock.
- Our logo is now a bold new orange. Same Hornet, fresh look. (The design team debated the exact shade longer than any of us will admit.)
- Boost got a brand-new full-screen makeover, so standing out looks as good as it feels.
- We rebuilt how the app handles hiccups from the ground up. When something goes sideways now, you'll get a clear message and a friendly Retry button instead of a baffling blank screen.
- Fixed a sneaky bug where chat messages could quietly go missing when things got busy. They're staying put now. Pinky promise.
- Plus a pile of crash fixes and tiny touch-ups that nobody will notice but the devs are very proud of. Let them have this one.
We've also fixed bugs and improved overall performance of the app. We'll keep updating Hornet to make connecting with the community faster and more reliable.
more Version 9.48.0 22 June
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