Hornet News

West Hollywood, CA – June 1, 2026 – As conversations around dating apps increasingly focus on superficial interactions and passive user engagement, Hornet is investing in a different vision for queer social platforms, one that blends digital connection with real-world community experiences. Following the success of the first Thailand edition[…]

West Hollywood, CA – May 25, 2026 – The world’s largest and longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival returns to the Bay Area this June as Frameline50 celebrates five decades of queer storytelling. Taking place June 17–27, 2026, the festival will feature films, conversations, and community events across San Francisco, Berkeley, and[…]

West Hollywood, CA – March 13, 2026 – Hornet, the world’s leading gay dating app with over 100 million users worldwide, has successfully concluded the Hornet Model Search Thailand: a three-month, multi-stage community initiative designed to celebrate queer self-expression, confidence, and authentic connection. Launched with the goal of spotlighting real[…]

Los Angeles, California, January 7, 2026 — Hornet has launched Hornet Stories, an official Hornet application created to ensure continued access to the Hornet experience for users in Russia. The app is now available for iOS, and functionality between the two apps is aligned to ensure smooth continuity. Hornet was[…]

West Hollywood, CA — October 7, 2025 — Hornet, the world’s leading queer tech platform with over 100 million users worldwide, is proud to announce the launch of the Hornet Model Search 2025 — a 3-month-long, multi-stage celebration of queer style, self-expression, and community. Culminating in an unforgettable live event[…]

West Hollywood, CA – August 5, 2025 — Hornet is proud to announce the appointment of three new executives to its leadership team: Victor Sevilla, VP of Marketing; Delfina Young, Head of Product; and Alex Siormpas, Head of Data Analytics and AI. This expanded leadership team highlights Hornet’s commitment to[…]

“Online gender-based violence is an urgent challenge, particularly in LGBTQ+ spaces where users remain vulnerable,” said Wittig. “At Hornet, we are committed to building safer, more inclusive digital environments through technology, community engagement, and advocacy.”

Hornet is proud to announce the release of Version 9.0, a major update transforming how gay men connect digitally. This update centers around authenticity, user safety, and, most importantly—fun. 

[Munich, Germany July 22, 2024] — Hornet, the world’s premier queer tech platform, is proud to announce that our CEO, Christof Wittig, will be attending the AIDS Conference in Munich from July 22-26, 2024. This significant event underscores our unwavering commitment to the AIDS/HIV movement and reinforces our dedication to[…]

In an exciting milestone, Hornet has been featured in DatingNews.com’s list of the “10 Most Innovative Queer Dating Apps for 2024.