Discover W | Bear, the social networking app designed by bears, for the gay bear community. Build meaningful connections, share your world, chat with friends, and explore events – all in one inclusive space.
Meet & Connect
• Meet friendly faces near you or anywhere in the world.
• Explore profiles with shared values and interests.
• Start conversations and make lasting connections.
Share & Explore
• Post photos and videos that express your true self.
• Like and comment to connect with others.
• Tag your profile to find people with shared identities and experiences.
Stay in the Loop
• Discover bear events locally and globally – from community meetups to major celebrations.
• See who’s going and connect ahead of time.
Celebrate Diversity
• However you identify – bear, cub, otter, chaser, or beyond – you belong here.
• Join a community rooted in inclusion, friendship, and respect.
Easy to Use
• Set up your profile in minutes.
• Enjoy intuitive design and easy browsing.
• Stay in sync across all your devices.
W | Bear is free to download and open to individuals 18 and older. Premium subscriptions are available for an enhanced experience.
W | Bear Terms of Service: http://wnet.lgbt/tos.html
W | Bear EULA: http://wnet.lgbt/eula.html
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Could be nice but last update is buggy. Very very very slow.
Developer Response
Hi! Yes, the server was down. We have found the issue and we have just deployed the fix, you should be able to retrieve access to your profile soon. Really sorry for this inconvenience. Have a wonderful end of the year season!
Good, with one flaw.
A. Bottom
People can can screenshots of your private photos. I believe this should be fixed.
Last updated 3 years ago… 😢
groundstate
Community is active. Just not so much the developers. Could use some basic features like reply to comments.
Developer Response
Hello, check for the forthcoming updates... It will come very soon! Best regards
Account Deletion
akalumber
No apparent way to delete your profile, so be careful what you add as it may be there for good!
Hey bears! Here's what's new in 2.10.2:
CRITICAL FIX: App Freezing on iPhone Air
We identified and fixed an issue that caused the app to freeze for iPhone Air users. If you were experiencing unresponsive screens or lockups, this update resolves it. We're sorry for the inconvenience!
Other Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a freeze that could occur when opening a chat while browsing nearby profiles
- Fixed a login issue some users experienced after updating
- Improved app startup reliability
New Features:
- Push notifications for activity messages — never miss when someone interacts with your profile
- The Store section now appears only when available in your region
- Improved connection stability for a smoother real-time experience
- Better error reporting to help us catch issues faster
Big bear hugs from the team!
Version 2.10.2
The developer, gNetLabs, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Sensitive Info
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
This app has an age rating of 18+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
