Grindr has officially gone live.
The app’s newest feature, Right Now, is a scrollable feed where users can post photos and text for an hour at a time, letting nearby folks know exactly what they’re looking for right now.
Unlike the traditional grid view that sorts profiles by proximity, Right Now functions like a stripped-down, sexed-up version of Twitter. Posts disappear after an hour, but users can mark themselves as ready to host (yes, that kind of host) and make their intentions clear upfront.
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Grindr says the idea came from user demand. “We built this intention-based feature based on feedback from our community,” said Chief Product Officer AJ Balance in a statement, “so they can connect with like-minded people without wasting time on mismatched expectations.”
The feature soft-launched in March, and thanks to overwhelming engagement, Grindr accelerated its global rollout.
For now, users will receive a few free sessions per week, depending on their location, with the option to purchase additional sessions. Accessing the feed is simple: it’s now embedded into the app via a new button on the main grid, the bottom nav bar, or the side drawer.
Right Now is part of a larger Grindr overhaul that includes AI-powered tools like A-List (a chat summarizer) and Wingman (an AI flirting assistant). It’s all part of the company’s plan to revamp its image, recover from a rocky IPO, and cash in on immediacy.
Call it “the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket™,” as Grindr’s branding goes—but now it’s also your local live feed for horny dispatches.
Because when someone asks if you’re up, Grindr wants to make sure you answer fast.
