13 best lesbian dating apps all queer people should know about
Is it any wonder we're universally feeling a sense of dating dysphoria when it's costing Brits a staggering £2.4k a year to love-seek — even with the help of the best lesbian dating apps? Yep, it's no real surprise to us that we're looking for any other way to find love, like real-life events, match-making and run clubs.
And it's even harder if you're looking for a lover of the same sex. Yep, the reality is that the best dating apps are built with straight people seeking a heterosexual match in mind — not those identifying as lesbian woman and the gender non-conforming who see themselves as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
But online dating is still the way to go if you're looking to meet people outside your everyday circle. Trust me — despite declaring I was done with dating sites back in 2023, I actually met the LOML on Hinge back in December. AKA there's hope.
And even more so, now a host of tech-savvy singles have set about creating dating apps specifically for those not looking for a hetero set up. But, because we wouldn't recommend anything to you that we wouldn't to our beau-hunting bestie, a team of single GLAMOUR writers have set about reviewing a host to find the very best queer and lesbian dating apps.
Spoiler, but these include both Hinge and Tinder. The obvious benefit? These mainstream apps are simply that they are used by so many, meaning a bigger pool to fish from. Plus, both apps have substantially advanced their sexual orientation and gender options. Kudos from us. So, stayed tuned for the saviour of queer dating, better known as the best lesbian dating sites and apps of 2025.
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We aim to provide you with unbiased, trustworthy and honest reviews on everything we test – from dating sites for people over 40 to sex toys and must-have beauty buys. So, in a bid to round up the very best lesbian dating apps, we've called on every singleton we know, asking them to road-test each app for a minimum of four weeks.
During that time, they were asked to consider the following:
- Ease of use — How quickly did you get from the app store to swiping? Is the interface easy to understand? Did you have to Google any ‘how to’ questions?
- Free versus premium features — Is an upgraded membership worth the cost? What extra features and perks does a monthly charge get you?
- Quality of matches — Are these the kind of people you'd seek out in real-life social settings? How many dates, if any, did you go on?
Other considerations included: whether they’re suited to all sexualities, how safe they made us feel, whether they offered unlimited messages, the quality of the icebreakers and how appropriate our matches felt. And for those we've not yet had the chance to test, we've referred to experts and user reviews.
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Ahead, the best lesbian dating apps for queer women and non-binary people in 2025:
Best lesbian dating app overall: Taimi
Taimi boasts a massive LGBTQ+ community — we're talking 18 million individuals — and claims to be the world's largest LGBTQ+ platform. In fact, the app reports that it was recently recognised as one of the best products for non-binary, gender-fluid and transgender people.' Essentially, your search is over.
Aimed at queer users looking for meaningful connections, both platonic or romantic, it functions as a social networking platform as well as a dating app. How it works? Create posts, stories, groups, and customise your feed based on your preferences, interacting with other users as you go.
- Pros: Go global, this one's available in 138 countries; blocks screenshots on profiles to help protect you from harassment, bullying, or being outed.
- Cons: Time and effort-intensive.
- Cost: Free to download and use.
- Sign up: Taimi.com, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app runner-up: Her
Less commonly known as the trailblazer but a fact nonetheless, HEr was the first app to launch that exclusively focussed on the needs of queer, bisexual and lesbian dating. The award-winning app mixes dating and social media to introduce local members of the queer community with more than 15 million members worldwide.
To make the most of meeting others, you really need to upgrade to a premium subscription or else you'll hit a paywall every time you attempt to do anything. But considering it has made more than made over 300 million lesbian matches to date, we'd say it's worthwhile.
- Pros: Allows you to customise every aspect of your dating profile; find your people via the 35+ communities.
- Cons: Constant upgrade ads.
- Cost: Free to download and use, or upgrade to a paid membership, starting at £13.99, to access features like incognito mode, rewinding profiles you accidentally swiped left on and unlimited swipes.
- Sign up: Taimi.com, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app for long-term relationships: eharmony
It's no secret that eharmony has been one of the most highly trusted platforms for finding love for more than 20 years. Essentially, it's doing it right, thanks to an in-depth matching system and sophisticated algorithm. Unsurprisingly, this tech comes at a cost — but if you're serious about finding a long-term match, it might be one worth swallowing. And with memberships starting at just £7.95, it only requires you to skip two spenny coffees.
- Pros: High success rate; appropriate for all age groups.
- Cons: Commits you to a 6-month membership.
- Cost: Free membership, though this is limited, and you have to pay for premium plans. Subscription costs start at £7.95 per month for 24 months.
- Sign up: eharmony.co.uk, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app for beginners: Match
If you want options, the UK's biggest dating site is the place to start. Yep, with Match boasting more than 3 million UK users, choice and options aren't a problem. What is? The stream of ads and messy layout — however, our single tester confirmed neither to be a deal breaker.
A bit like Tinder, Match shows you one profile at a time, asking you to match or skip. Although it differs when it comes to information, with Match offering plenty. AKA it's virtually impossible to judge solely on their height or hotness.
- Pros: Lots of users, lots of information provided, easy to use..
- Cons: The demographic is a little older.
- Cost: Free to join, and paid-for plans start at £12.99.
- Sign up: Match.com, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app for non-conformist dating: Feeld
For those keen to explore polyamory, sexual fluidity, relationship anarchy, or find partners with similar sexual fantasies, Feeld offers a safe, non-judgmental space. It’s a space where curiosity is met with consent, and where individuals and couples can explore desire freely, without fear or shame," details Feeld CEO Ana Kirova.
- Pros: Diverse and non-judgmental; safe space for exploration and education.
- Cons: The convo can quickly turn to sex with these interests pasted on your profile.
- Cost: Free to download and use.
- Sign up: Feeld.co, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app for people over 40: OurTime
Designed specifically for single people in their 50s plus, this is the lesbian dating app to recommend to your on-the-market mum, aunt or intergenerational bestie. OurTime makes it easy to meet matches with similar interests by allowing you to search for people based on specific criteria. But, like Tinder, it also has a ‘like or pass’ feature if you'd rather stick to swiping.
- Pros: Simple profile setup and streamlined user dashboard.
- Cons: Free members can’t communicate with other members.
- Cost: Membership is free, but for use of additional features, monthly costs start at £19.99.
- Sign up: OurTime.co.uk, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app for making the first move: Bumble
Yes, it was designed with heterosexual matches in mind, the premise being that this app forces the female to message first. However, Bumble works whatever your sexual orientation — and is, arguably, one of the easiest to set up. In fact, our single tester confirmed they got from the Apple Store to swiping in less than seven minutes. We also like that it gives your match 24 hours to respond, because there's absolutely no need to drag out the ghosting.
It's also a great option for those wanting to meet queer pals, with Bumble BFF dedicated to finding platonic friends.
- Pros: User-friendly; easy to sign up and get started, not so associated with hook-up culture.
- Cons: Requires a daily check-in to avoid losing matches.
- Costs: Free to download and use.
- Sign up: Bumble.com/en, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app for Gen Zs and millennials: Hinge
Hinge is all about encouraging actual conversation, rather than just meaningless likes that never go anywhere. So, you fill in answers to various questions and have to like something specific on someone's profile – so it's just all about the pictures – and then they can respond to you. Hinge has become more inclusive in recent years and has added more options for gender and sexual orientation. In January this year, Hinge, with support from GLAAD, released new conversation starters for profiles, specifically for LGBT users to help the community better connect based on similarities, interests, and compatibility.
Apparently, the top five cities in the UK for LGBTQ+ Hinge daters are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Belfast, according to the number of LGBTQ+ Hinge users there.
- Pros: Users tend to want something a little more serious.
- Cons: Everyone seems to use the same three prompts (yes, we love a roast on a Sunday and hate slow walkers too); not the most extensive in terms of profile detail.
- Cost: Free to download, with subscription options from £10.49.
- Sign up: Hinge.co, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app for platonic connections: Lex
For meeting 'lovers and friends', Lex is the app for meeting 'lesbian, bisexual, asexual and queer people; for women and trans, gender-queer, intersex, two spirit and non-binary people' – basically, the app for everyone but cisgender men. Lex is also entirely text-based, so rather than endless swiping through matches, you write about yourself – who you are, what you want and what you're looking for — in a style similar to old-school personal ads.
- Pros: For those sick of being judged on their looks alone; also great for finding local in-person events and groups.
- Cons: Some users reported a lot of chat but little follow-through — although that can be true of all apps.
- Cost: Free to download and use.
- Sign up: Lex.lgbt, App Store, and Google Play.
Best cult-favourite lesbian dating app: Zoe
Zoe is essentially queer Tinder – you swipe left to 'pass' or right to 'match' with lesbian, bisexual and queer women around the world. The free mode offers a lot of great, basic features, letting you search, chat, and receive messages without having to upgrade. However, we think the paid features are absolutely worth the cost and include larger searches, compatibility questionnaires and a chance to give users a second chance (in case you swiped on error).
- Pros: Prioritises security and privacy through photo verification and Private Mode; 123mn messages sent yearly.
- Cons: Some users have suggested that the app could benefit from more robust age and distance filtering options.
- Cost: Free with the option to upgrade to a premium subscription, with monthly subscriptions ranging from £12.99 to £13.49.
- Sign up: Zoeapp.co, App Store, and Google Play.
Best lesbian dating app for casual connections: Tinder
One of the benefits of the mainstream dating apps is that there are just so many people on there, especially if you live in a quieter area where lesser-known apps may be slim pickings. Like Hinge, Tinder deserves some credit for advancing its inclusivity, now offering way more sexual orientation and gender identity options. Last year, Tinder reported that one in five of their matches were LGBTQ+.
Cost: Free and upgrade versions are available. Premium subscriptions cost between £1.92 and £14.32 a month, depending on what tier you pick and for how long you sign up for.
- Pros: Wide dating pool; super easy to use.
- Cons: Profiles aren't quite as detailed as they are on other apps – it's just your name, job, education, location and (optional) links to your Spotify and Instagram accounts.
- Cost: Free, with Tinder Plus options from just 79p.
- Sign up: Tinder.com, App Store, and Google Play.
