Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat
A social networking app for the LGBTQ+ community to connect, chat, and meet new people.
iPhone · iPad · Android
Quick verdict
- What it is
- Hornet is a free gay dating app that allows users to chat, meet, and express themselves with guys who share their interests. It offers features such as video chat, private photo sharing, and advanced filters to find the right match.
- Best for
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- someone who wants to connect with the LGBTQ+ community
- someone looking for dating or friendships
- At a glance
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- From $7.33/mo
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Social
- Social Networking
- Photo & Video
AppCorpus categories
People use this app to
Relevant searches
- guest joins a video call
- share screen during a call
- video call without an audience
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
| Video calling | Yes | Unknown | — |
From listing
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Screens
21 store screenshots
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Pricing & paywalls
- 3 Months — $21.99/quarter
- Premium Membership 1 Month — $19.99/month
- Premium Membership 1 Month — $13.99
- 100 Honey — $0.99
- Boost Profile for 1 Hour — $9.99
- Hornet Premium — $9.99
- Hornet Premium — $14.99
- Hornet Premium — $19.99
- Hornet Premium — $39.99
- Free to download
- In-app purchases: $0.99 - $199.99 per item
Ratings & reviews
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3/5Social media fun, spam bad
I have always loved learning about other cultures and how people live their everyday lives. Hornet’s Feed section, until recently, has been a way to get a glimpse of this especially in Asia, Russia, and South America. That part is wonderful. The last 3 months or so I get 3 or 4 stings a day from OBVIOUS fakes generated by Hornet. I guess they think we are stupid. Over 3500 follows on a profile that was created today? Posting in my feed about this results in the post disappearing. Replying to this profile with the question results in the message disappearing... Image search on google usually finds the profile pictures belong to someone on Instagram or similar.. Hornet has gone bad and the way they are doing it is SO OBVIOUS that I question why. What do they stand to gain, unless the app itself is malicious? I’m sad because browsing the Feed section has become my morning cup of tea activity, but I am seeing a sharp drop in activity there so by by hornet.
NoStoppin · 7 Aug 2026
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2/5FAKE PROFILES
A nice idea though I don’t see the need to categorize the chats as they are. The main problem are the fakes; at best they waste time, but at worst they’ll scam you out of money and potentially your identity. I don’t know if that’s really possible, but I’m sure lots of folks enable location tags on pics and I know one’s email is linked to many apps, including bank apps. Even if that isn’t a problem, Hornet needs to do more. If I, a user, can find where the same photo has been used in three profiles, then surely a tech company can do the same- and I’ve reported quite a few profiles. I have a photo storage app that automatically identifies and collates pictures of people; why does Hornet do that? I’ve been chatted up by no fewer than FIFTEEN fake scammers in one week. Hornet does offer nice advice on instant protestations of love and “too good to be true” issues, and boy do these fakes deliver there. Military, on a mission but coming home soon, maybe a dog or two... strange though, that a guy supposedly born and raised in the states can’t type in English. It’s more than just grammatically poor, it’s absolutely incomprehensible. Hornet needs to find a way to weed these out somehow. I’ll be deleting my account soon, but I’ve started having fun messing with the fakers’ minds a bit. If all I can find are fakes, I don’t need it.
bksrmt · 7 Aug 2026
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1/5Spammy app
Lot of fake profiles on these “LGBTQ+” social networking apps. I just recently uncovered a profile on this app using my friend’s photos. It was definitely not my friend and he confirmed it. Of course the fake user was making political discourse... I really think these “LGBTQ+” social apps might be an attempt to make identity politics out to be more popular than it truly is. I used to be more progressive minded, as were a number of my friends, but when you see most real LGBTQ+ people in person are nothing like on these “LGBTQ+” social networks (whom the media doesn’t seem to publicize as much as they do the “elites”), you realize there’s something off about the ebb and flow of these internet social networks. But then this is just for cyberloafer people without real jobs that moreso waste their time online. This is where the propaganda for identity politics flows. In my own experience, I think the discrete political movement to try to propagate our LGBTQ+ community are falling apart, which is good. Their little elite failure groups only have the Internet. All the rest of us are live in person and not buying it. If this wasn’t true, then these app developers would fix the spam problem, but obviously they could care less, and We the LGBTQ+ People are aware of all the fake internet posers.
Lavender X · 7 Aug 2026
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1/5Scammer Site/Don’t Download/Don’t Join This Sote
I’ve been on this site for a few years. But all of sudden in the past two months pretty much everyone who is approaching me are scammers. It starts with photos from attractive 20somethings, and leads to asking you to go Google Hangouts so chat is taken off this site. So far it is always someone from Africa/Togo to be clear, impersonating someone in the US Military. Several times it has led to asking me to send them a phone as theirs isn’t working well, but they seem to be communicating fine from their phone, to claims they are in Afghanistan and have an ulcer from the food on Base and are looking for help funding their off-Base restraint bill. In all cases it was easy to see the unsophisticated deception as the person on the other end isn’t really talking proper English. Their texts are often off grammar, miss basic Americanisms that anyone would easily type. One of these was Bradley Davidson another today was Kokey Wagner....I’ve blocked them but for what I can see this site is 100% fake people and as they aren’t monitoring this may be helping scammers to take advantage of you.
Hugalex · 7 Aug 2026
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1/5Among the Worst Gay “Social” Apps
Seriously ranks among the worst gay “social” apps ... only download this if you want your in-box to be constantly hit with messages from bots advertising other websites and apps ... oh, and the paid advertising messages too. Tragic and horrible and a waste of time - the developers clearly have no filters in place to detect fake / spam accounts and asking users to police accounts for them is a joke ... after flagging 25 profiles and deleting / blocking spam messages, now I’m barraged with messages from the “moderator” thanking me for reporting and that they’ve identified the problem and fixing it. Too late! This morning’s latest onslaught of spam messages - deleting my profile and uninstalling! Wish I could give less than 1 star - DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH HORNET ... guess I’ll stick with the original, old school Grind’r
Rick Boeker · 7 Aug 2026
No store reviews collected for Google Play · US
Privacy & accessibility
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Versions
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9.24.0
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!
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9.25.0
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!
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9.26.0
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!
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9.27.0
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!
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9.28.0
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!
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9.29.0
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!
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9.30.0
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!
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9.31.0
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!
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9.32.0
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!
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9.33.0
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!
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9.34.0
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!
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9.35.0
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!
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9.36.0
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!
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9.37.0
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!
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9.39.0
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!
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9.42.0
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!
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9.43.0
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.
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9.44.0
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.
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9.45.0
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.
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9.46.0
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.
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9.47.0
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.
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9.48.0
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.
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9.49.0
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 filters this round, which finally settled the long-running "capsule or dropdown?" debate. Capsules won. There were no survivors. - Filters now live right on the grid. Tap a capsule, narrow things down, and find your people faster — no more spelunking through menus to get there. - Now got a sleek dark makeover, plus the option to keep your Now visibility to just the nearby grid. Same energy, a little less spotlight. - Hornet now remembers more of its setup between launches instead of re-fetching it every time, so the app opens faster and with noticeably less fuss. - And the usual pile of small fixes and quiet polish the team is unreasonably proud of. We're letting 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.
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9.49.1
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 filters this round, which finally settled the long-running "capsule or dropdown?" debate. Capsules won. There were no survivors. - Filters now live right on the grid. Tap a capsule, narrow things down, and find your people faster — no more spelunking through menus to get there. - Now got a sleek dark makeover, plus the option to keep your Now visibility to just the nearby grid. Same energy, a little less spotlight. - Hornet now remembers more of its setup between launches instead of re-fetching it every time, so the app opens faster and with noticeably less fuss. - And the usual pile of small fixes and quiet polish the team is unreasonably proud of. We're letting 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.
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9.50.0
· 23 Jul 2026
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 filters this round, which finally settled the long-running "capsule or dropdown?" debate. Capsules won. There were no survivors. - Filters now live right on the grid. Tap a capsule, narrow things down, and find your people faster — no more spelunking through menus to get there. - Now got a sleek dark makeover, plus the option to keep your Now visibility to just the nearby grid. Same energy, a little less spotlight. - Hornet now remembers more of its setup between launches instead of re-fetching it every time, so the app opens faster and with noticeably less fuss. - And the usual pile of small fixes and quiet polish the team is unreasonably proud of. We're letting 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.
- 9.52.0 · 21 Jul 2026
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