The Grindr 1 Percent Is Getting Its Own Gated Community
The gay hookup app’s premium tier Edge rolls out this month. Grindr will limit membership numbers to “preserve exclusivity.”
The Grindr app is about to release a premium tier called Edge, priced at $120 a month, according to a report from November 17. This new offering, filled with AI-powered features such as personalized recommendations and a feature to bring back past connections, will provide users with a different experience, despite the cost. However, access to this exclusive community will be limited to just 1 percent of Grindr's global users, creating a digital gated community for those who can afford it.
The app, already facing criticism for intrusive ads and user safety concerns, will roll out Edge after pilot programs in several countries. Grindr, the world's largest dating app for gay, bi, and trans people, has struggled with issues of privacy and safety, and Arison sees Edge as a chance to generate "substantially higher pricing over time."
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