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What are the best LGBTQ+ apps for making friends, not just dating?

The short answer

LGBTQ+ Community is a MOOD on MOOD Social & Dating for queer people and allies to make friends and build community. It's in the Platonic group, so it's about friendship.

Free to join · 18+ · iPhone and Android

The MOOD Social & Dating app's MOOD picker
LGBTQ+ Community, right in the app's MOOD picker.
Why it fits

Community, not a hookup grid

Friendship firstLGBTQ+ Community is in the Platonic group.
Queer people and alliesEveryone you see picked the same MOOD for the same reason.
Nearby firstClosest first, so meeting up is easy.
Start with a planSend an Offer like “Coffee this weekend?” They accept, counter or pass.
How it works

Three steps

  1. Pick LGBTQ+ Community

    It's in the Platonic group in the MOOD picker.

  2. See who's nearby

    Everyone in the MOOD near you, closest first.

  3. Send a plan

    Coffee, a show, a community event.

Where to start

MOODs to start with

Other ways

Not the only way to do it

Local LGBTQ+ centers, Pride groups and community events are great places to meet people too. This MOOD helps you find people nearby and make a plan.

Questions

More answers

Is LGBTQ+ Community for dating?

It's in the Platonic group, so it's about friendship and community. For dating, pick a Romantic MOOD.

Can allies join?

Yes. It's for queer people and allies.

Is it free?

Yes, MOOD Social & Dating is free to join and use. Some optional extras are paid, through the App Store or Google Play.

Checked against the app on November 1, 2026.

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Free to join. 18+. iPhone and Android.