Announcing ‘Taken on Grindr’: Real In-App Photos for a Better Grindr Experience

Trust and authenticity are essential when connecting with others online. At Grindr, we understand how important it is for you to know that the person you’re chatting with is just that—the person you’re chatting with—and that the photos you see are real and recent.

To enhance your experience and peace of mind, we’re excited to introduce “Taken on Grindr,” a new feature that lets you add a watermark and timestamp to photos taken using  Grindr’s in-app camera. This feature instantly shows that a photo was captured through the Grindr app and how recently it was taken, helping give you greater confidence in your connections.

How It Works

When you take a picture using Grindr’s in-app camera and choose to enable the Taken on Grindr feature, the photo will display a small Grindr badge or label along with a timestamp showing when it was taken (for example, “Taken on Grindr – just now” or “Taken on Grindr – 2 days ago”). This badge is visible to anyone who views the photo in your profile or chat.

The best part? You’re in control. Want the watermark on? Turn it on. Prefer to keep it off? That’s your call. Grindr only adds the stamp when you choose to use it.

Key Benefits

By introducing “Taken on Grindr,” we aim to empower you with new tools to connect confidently and authentically:

• On Your Terms: The optional badge and timestamp indicate a photo was taken in-app, letting you share with added clarity.
• Flexible: Turn the watermark off at any time—no strings attached.
• Transparency Without Pressure: Use it to highlight your photos’ freshness or skip it and share as usual.

How to Use It

Using “Taken on Grindr” is quick and easy. Here’s how to use it:

1. Update Your App: Ensure you have the latest version of Grindr installed, where “Taken on Grindr” is available.
2. Open the In-App Camera: Launch Grindr and go to a chat conversation (or your profile editing screen if you want to add a new profile photo). Tap the camera icon to open Grindr’s built-in camera.
3. Take Your Photo: With the in-app camera open, capture your photo as you normally would. Try to keep it clear and well-lit, just like any photo you’d want to share.
4. Enable the Watermark (Optional): In the camera screen, you’ll see an option to turn on the “Taken on Grindr” watermark and timestamp. Make sure this option is enabled if you wish to use it.
5. Send or Save the Photo: If you’re in a chat, hit send to share the photo with your conversation partner. If you’re updating your profile, save the photo to your profile. The image will automatically display the “Taken on Grindr” badge and the time it was taken.
6. Verify at a Glance: Once sent or posted, your photo will appear with the watermark and timestamp visible. Anyone viewing it can immediately see that it was taken in-app and learn how recently it was taken, confirming its authenticity.

‍Try “Taken on Grindr” Today

“Taken on Grindr” is available now, and we encourage you to take advantage of it to support a safe, authentic Grindr experience. We’re confident that “Taken on Grindr” will make it easier for you to connect with others.

Ready to get started? Update your Grindr app to the latest version and give “Taken on Grindr” a try today.

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