{"id":1380,"date":"2026-07-08T02:06:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T21:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=1380"},"modified":"2026-07-08T02:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T21:06:04","slug":"july-2026-best-dating-apps-for-lesbians-and-queer-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=1380","title":{"rendered":"July 2026 best dating apps for lesbians and queer women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/lgbtq\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Pride<\/a> Month might be over, but there&#8217;s still reason to celebrate. It&#8217;s summer, after all, a time for patio hangs and barbeques and all-night dancing. And if you want a fellow sapphic by your side, why not try a dating app? <\/p>\n<p>As a lesbian, you probably know all about them. Lesbian Americans (along with bisexual and gay Americans) are far <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2023\/06\/26\/about-half-of-lesbian-gay-and-bisexual-adults-have-used-online-dating\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>more likely to have ever used dating apps<\/u><\/a> than straight Americans: 51 percent to 28 percent, according to the Pew Research Center.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few reasons why LGBTQ people might turn to online dating more quickly than straight folks. For one, you might live in an area without a thriving LGBTQ community, and in-person dating may be hard. If you don&#8217;t know other lesbians to begin with, how can you meet more IRL to date? (Sometimes, <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tiktok-cubbyhole-debacle-raises-question-who-belongs-in-queer-spaces\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\"><u>lesbian spaces can also be co-opted<\/u><\/a> by The Straights.) Unfortunately, in-person dating may also be less safe, depending on where you live.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section>\n<section class=\"relative p-6 md:p-8 mx-auto w-full max-w-3xl border-2 md:pt-10 md:pb-10 border-secondary-300 accent-cut-2 accent-cut-border-2&#10;&#10;        my-12 md:my-16&#10;&#10;        \" data-ga-module=\"offer-group\" data-ga-element=\"offer-group\" data-commerce-block=\"\">\n<p>Hookup apps for everyone<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-sans !leading-5 md:!leading-none mt-0\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/cc.mashable.com\/v1\/otc\/03bCs1jQxEftXGkZ7A6Km1e?merchant=03vbrF3dt0eHolWvTfpJFy4&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fadultfriendfinder.com%2F&amp;template=roundup&amp;module=offer-group&amp;element=offer-group&amp;item=offer-title&amp;position=1&amp;element_label=AdultFriendFinder&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup-route-prefix%2Froundup%2Fbest-dating-apps-for-lesbians&amp;group_uuid=06PfgJzmas37I1KxqZcmq3N&amp;product_uuid=0785xyRmCGmZr9jOKTCrb47&amp;object_type=roundup&amp;object_uuid=05OeYFtDK5qi44fkvKr0KKO\" data-commerce=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-element=\"offer-group\" data-ga-action=\"offer-title\" data-ga-item=\"offer-title\" data-ga-label=\"AdultFriendFinder\" data-ga-position=\"1\" data-ga-module=\"offer-group\" style=\";\" class=\"roundup-offer-link\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"\" data-ga-click=\"\">AdultFriendFinder<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n                                             \u2014<br \/>\n                    <strong>readers\u2019 pick for casual connections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-sans !leading-5 md:!leading-none mt-4\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/cc.mashable.com\/v1\/otc\/03bCs1jQxEftXGkZ7A6Km1e?merchant=042gDENelxmeb6yAh5SuxS0&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.money.com%2Fpr%2Fs25205135e63&amp;template=roundup&amp;module=offer-group&amp;element=offer-group&amp;item=offer-title&amp;position=2&amp;element_label=Tinder&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup-route-prefix%2Froundup%2Fbest-dating-apps-for-lesbians&amp;group_uuid=06PfgJzmas37I1KxqZcmq3N&amp;product_uuid=05s8DoZEeORPCFUsPF8yGg0&amp;object_type=roundup&amp;object_uuid=05OeYFtDK5qi44fkvKr0KKO\" data-commerce=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-element=\"offer-group\" data-ga-action=\"offer-title\" data-ga-item=\"offer-title\" data-ga-label=\"Tinder\" data-ga-position=\"2\" data-ga-module=\"offer-group\" style=\";\" class=\"roundup-offer-link\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"\" data-ga-click=\"\">Tinder<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n                                             \u2014<br \/>\n                    <strong>top pick for finding hookups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-sans !leading-5 md:!leading-none mt-4\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/cc.mashable.com\/v1\/otc\/03bCs1jQxEftXGkZ7A6Km1e?merchant=07mPN5vpLDMQbGwckjsU885&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.money.com%2Fpr%2Fvdf634353f62&amp;template=roundup&amp;module=offer-group&amp;element=offer-group&amp;item=offer-title&amp;position=3&amp;element_label=Hinge&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup-route-prefix%2Froundup%2Fbest-dating-apps-for-lesbians&amp;group_uuid=06PfgJzmas37I1KxqZcmq3N&amp;product_uuid=07wpyCYVWeKD1xbKGgyV5pM&amp;object_type=roundup&amp;object_uuid=05OeYFtDK5qi44fkvKr0KKO\" data-commerce=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-element=\"offer-group\" data-ga-action=\"offer-title\" data-ga-item=\"offer-title\" data-ga-label=\"Hinge\" data-ga-position=\"3\" data-ga-module=\"offer-group\" style=\";\" class=\"roundup-offer-link\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"\" data-ga-click=\"\">Hinge<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n                                             \u2014<br \/>\n                    <strong>popular choice for regular meetups<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p>Thankfully, we live in a time where we can find people like us with a few swipes. Lesbians are welcome on major dating apps, and there are also niche ones specifically for lesbians and other queer women and people. But which one to choose?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-find-the-best-dating-apps-for-lesbians\">How to find the best dating apps for lesbians<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/roundups\/05OeYFtDK5qi44fkvKr0KKO\/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1723754422.jpg\" alt=\"illustration of woman giving flowers to another woman\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/roundups\/05OeYFtDK5qi44fkvKr0KKO\/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1723754422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/roundups\/05OeYFtDK5qi44fkvKr0KKO\/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1723754422.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/roundups\/05OeYFtDK5qi44fkvKr0KKO\/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1723754422.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <span class=\"normal-case text-gray-1000\">Niche lesbian dating apps aren&#8217;t your only option for finding love.<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text-gray-600 credit\">Credit: Stacey Zhu \/ Mashable<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In Mashable&#8217;s recommendations below, you&#8217;ll find both general dating apps and apps specifically for queer people. As the former appeals to the general population, you&#8217;ll find more users in these spaces. The caveat, however, is that when you swipe on other women, you might find those coupled with men who are looking for another woman to have a threesome with (aka <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/sex-women\/a38832245\/unicorn-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>unicorn hunters<\/u><\/a>). No judgment here, but that&#8217;s probably not what you&#8217;re looking for. Then again, people of all types are on dating apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/tinder\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\"><u>Tinder<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/hinge\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\"><u>Hinge<\/u><\/a>. You never know who you may come across.<\/p>\n<p>Then there are apps specifically for the community, like HER and Lex. If you yearn for a smaller dating scene, head for these apps. While there&#8217;s no &#8220;Grindr for lesbians&#8221; \u2014 we go into why in the FAQ section \u2014 these apps are more so like stepping into your neighborhood lesbian bar than an app like Bumble.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can also try multiple dating apps, as each one below has a free version. You can filter by the gender you identify with and are looking for, and sometimes, as with <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/okcupid-dating-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\"><u>OkCupid<\/u><\/a>, there are many options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Diving into the dating pool isn&#8217;t easy, but the water&#8217;s fine. Check out our guide below for the full rundown of our recommendations and dating app reviews.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pride Month might be over, but there&#8217;s still reason to celebrate. It&#8217;s summer, after all, a time for patio hangs and barbeques and all-night dancing. 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