Grindr complaints are rising. Gay dating apps like SCRUFF are swooping in. [Video]

Partners, flings, and dates can now be found with a few swipes on our phones  — for better or worse. This is especially true for LGBTQ people: Queer Americans are much more likely to use dating apps than straight ones, according to the Pew Research Center. 

Grindr launched in 2009, completely transforming dating and sex for queer men over the last 15 years. The introduction of accessible apps specifically catering to the queer community (like Grindr and others) broke down significant barriers to finding fellow LGBTQ people in one’s area and became a cornerstone of queer sex culture.

The most well-known gay dating and hookup app is still undoubtedly Grindr. However, given recent product issues and growing user frustration, other apps are vying for the new top spot. 

The quick downfall of Grindr

Grindr’s rise to become a household name alone showcases how far the community has come, from early 2000s Craigslist ads placed to meet other queer people looking for companionship, to …