Weareher

Using apps to find love or just hook up with a stranger has now become part of everyday single life. While there have always been platforms for gay guys and straight people, there was a gap for lesbian and queer women looking for like-minded babes to have some funny fun with. That’s where HER came in, offering members of the LGBTQ+ community a virtual environment to meet others. While gay men and straight people can also sign up, it’s heavily focused on lesbians, bisexuals, queer women, trans, and non-binary people.

WeareHer isn’t just about meeting strangers to scratch an itch – it fosters a safe virtual environment where people can also build friendships and participate in events. While this approach isn’t for everyone, HER has amassed over 15 million users since 2015, proving that there is a need for a community platform within the queer sphere.

Community for LGBTQ+

The app’s ‘Meet’ function allows users to like or reject profiles by swiping, similar to Tinder. With a community focus, the ‘Feed’ page lets users post images or text to build relationships. The Events feature really stands out, providing a way for members to find local LGBTQ+ gatherings, from concerts to picnics, further encouraging meaningful connections beyond hitting and quitting. While the app looks smooth and inviting, it does have a slow verification process, bugs in the messaging system, and annoying ads.

Signing up for HER is simple. Users join using Facebook or Instagram, which gets them verified. Creating a profile is easy, with options to add detailed personal information, including gender identity, sexual orientation, and relationship status. While the free version allows you to chat to your heart’s content, it’s limited to mutual matches or friends. In fact, from what I’ve seen, the app requires a membership to fully enjoy it, as premium members can send unlimited messages, hop between locations to meet more people, and enjoy unlimited swipes. HER also has a reporting system for flagging people who get a bit too carried away while trying to rizz, though it can be abused since anyone can report another user, whether they deserve it or not.

Premium Benefits

Most of HER’s worthwhile features are behind a paywall. With a membership, you get unlimited messaging to people you haven’t matched with, unlimited swipes to boost your chances of finding your perfect woman, the ability to see who’s online, and the option to change your location to cast your net further.