Grindr has rolled out fresh updates such as functionalities for faster hookups (Right Now) and the ability to conceal users from previous partners (Profile Hide), with intentions for further enhancements. The well-known gay dating application has a comprehensive product roadmap for 2025 that includes AI-driven chat summaries akin to those in Gmail. The integration of AI is becoming common in dating platforms. Tinder’s new CEO, Spencer Rascoff, addressed AI incorporation at the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything conference. Similarly, Grindr CEO George Arison expressed aligned views, following a report indicating that Grindr is experimenting with an AI “wingman.”

Grindr is swiftly launching AI-enhanced features. Right Now, a utility that indicates who is online and accessible, is now open to all users. A-List, in its beta stage, provides a curated assortment of prime matches along with profile and chat summaries. It is currently accessible to a quarter of Grindr’s Unlimited users, the premium subscription level.

Arison mentioned that the feedback on A-List has been encouraging, with an uptick in Unlimited subscriptions, although he did not disclose specific figures. On Reddit, responses have largely been unfavorable, with users labeling it “useless” in comparison to the free favorites option. Grindr reports that over 70% of initial users found A-List beneficial.

Another beta feature, Discover, enables users to browse profiles from around the world. This, along with Travel Pass and Explore Heatmap, facilitates user connection while on the go. For You, another functionality, provides tailored match suggestions. Arison alluded to additional features not included in the roadmap, designed for users searching for partners or wishing to have children. Grindr plans to trial more features by the end of the year, aspiring to become the application where users invest the most time. Last year, Mashable highlighted increasing grievances regarding Grindr due to exclusive features and product problems.