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It was one of the first geosocial apps for gay men when it launched in March , and has since become the largest and most popular gay mobile app in the world. As of September , Grindr has approximately The app allows users to create a personal profile and use their GPS position to place them on a cascade, where they can browse other profiles sorted by distance and be viewed by nearby and faraway users depending on one's filter settings. Selecting a profile photo in the grid view will display that user's full profile and photos, as well as the option to chat, send a "tap," send pictures, video call, and share one's precise location.

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