The world today has made it so much easier for people to connect and meet through technology. Say you’re having a hard time making friends or finding that spark with a special someone, you can now easily go on the App Store or Play Store and install an app that can help you find exactly that. You may have heard of the term ‘online dating’, this is what many people today both young and old use to find those connections. Applications such as Grindr, Bumble, Tinder, OK Cupid, and so many others have made that possible. But how to Cancel Grindr?.
Grindr is one of the world’s largest social networking and dating apps for gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. It has its headquarters in West Hollywood, California, and was founded on March 25, 2009, by Joel Simkhai. Their mission statement is to ‘connect queer people with one another and the world’. Grindr is available on both Play Store and App Store for free. It can be used in many ways to find other people in your area with similar gender and sexual identities as yours.
How Does Grindr Work?
We are going to go through the step-by-step process of how to set up an account and land your match.
- Creating an Account and Profile
First thing first after installing the app on your phone or using the website on your personal computer, you have to create your account. You will be prompted to fill in your email address and to set up a password whereby after you will need to read and accept the terms of service and confirm your birthday. Next, you will upload your profile picture, provide your name, age, and what you are looking for be it dates, friends, networking, or just to chat. After doing this your profile is now live with the basic information provided. Immediately it will show you people who are nearby.
- Navigating the app
Your home page is now ready and is displayed on your screen. It will show you people who are nearby with people at the top of the list being the ones closest to you. There are different plans available for using Grindr. The free plan allows you to see around 100 profiles. The Xtra plan gives you 600 extra profiles to look at and no ads, and you can chat with anyone on the Explore page. The Unlimited plan gives you an unlimited number of profiles, the ability to unsend messages, see all the people who have viewed your profile and be in incognito mode. You can always adjust your settings to change your profile picture, display name, age, preferences, etc.
- Sending Messages
Tap the profile of the person you want to talk to, see if they have similar values as you if they meet your physical preferences, or what qualities are they looking for. If you feel confident then go ahead and shoot them a text, click on the chat bubble, and send them something be it a photo, text, audio message, or sticker. If you decide to meet the person in real life then definitely let one of your friends or family know where you will be for safety purposes.
How to Cancel your Grindr Subscription?
You may have decided to terminate your subscription on Grindr due to a myriad of reasons, probably you found what you were looking for, or you were dissatisfied with the service, decided you don’t need it anymore, or you’re too busy to make time for it. Here’s how you can cancel your subscription whether it was the Xtra or the Unlimited plan:-
- On the Apple App Store – open the app store and tap on your profile icon on the top right corner of your screen, select subscriptions, select Grindr, and cancel your subscription. You will stop being billed by Grindr after this.
- On Google Play Store for Android – open the play store, select account, and tap on subscriptions, below the Grindr description you will see Cancel, tap on it to cancel your subscription. You will receive an email confirming your subscription has been terminated.
Conclusion
If you’ve been looking for an application to help you find someone like you or with interests that align with yours then Grindr is the place to be. Everyone has an equal and fair shot at finding love or friendship because no one deserves to be alone. Grindr is one of the ways technology is helping people today. Take advantage of it if you feel it describes what you’ve been searching for. Do your research and make educated choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I find a person on Grindr if I know their display name?
No, Grindr doesn’t have this function.
- What is the female version of Grindr?
Scissr is the female version of lesbians.
- How old do you have to be to use Grindr?
You must be 18 years or older.
- What categories are on Grindr?
There are 12 ‘tribes’; Jock, Daddy, Discreet, Geek, Otter, Bear, Leather, Trans, Rugged, Clean-cut, Poz, and Twink.
- Can you get a refund for your subscription?
You can’t be refunded but you will remain with your premium features until your billing period lapses.
