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Grindr Unveils ‘Grindr Presents’: A New In-App Hub for Uncensored Gay Content
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Grindr, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ social networking app, has taken a significant step towards centralizing queer entertainment and culture by launching ‘Grindr Presents,’ an in-app hub for uncensored gay content. Launched on August 7, 2025, the new feature allows users to access a wide array of original videos, music drops, editorial content, and exclusive series without leaving the app, marking a substantial shift in how LGBTQ+ digital media is delivered and consumed .
Previously, Grindr’s original digital content—including popular web series, editorial features, and music releases—was hosted on external platforms. Users had to navigate away from the app, often through browser links, to access these materials. With ‘Grindr Presents,’ all content is now seamlessly integrated inside the app, eliminating barriers and creating a more engaging experience for its global user base .
The new hub serves as a centralized library for Grindr’s growing catalog of exclusive content. Notably, it offers uncensored versions of series like *Who’s the Asshole*, hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race star Katya, which are unavailable on mainstream platforms such as Instagram or YouTube due to content restrictions. This move is widely seen as an effort to preserve authenticity and provide LGBTQ+ creators with a space for creative freedom .
The launch of ‘Grindr Presents’ comes amidst a broader conversation around the censorship of queer content on major social media platforms, where LGBTQ+ creators often face demonetization, shadow bans, or removal of their work due to vague or inconsistently applied community guidelines. By hosting uncensored material directly within its own app, Grindr positions itself as a champion for authentic representation and a safe haven for LGBTQ+ voices .
The new content hub is accessible through the Grindr app’s side tray, allowing users to explore editorials, interviews, and exclusive video series at any time. This integration not only increases daily engagement but also reinforces Grindr’s role as a cultural touchstone for the LGBTQ+ community, beyond its original function as a dating and social platform .
The announcement has been met with enthusiasm by LGBTQ+ creators and media advocates, who have long called for more spaces where queer content can thrive without the limitations imposed by mainstream gatekeepers. The inclusion of uncensored series, editorial features, and music drops reflects Grindr’s commitment to amplifying queer voices and fostering a richer, more diverse media landscape .
Grindr’s expansion into original content and media also signals a strategic shift, as the company seeks to redefine itself as not just a social networking app, but as a hub for LGBTQ+ culture and expression. With over 14.6 million monthly active users worldwide, Grindr has the reach and influence to make an impact on how queer stories are told and consumed .