Gay Dating Safety Guide
Practical safety tips for gay dating and hookups: protecting your location, verifying matches, meeting in public and using block and report.
Protect your location
Use apps that show approximate distance only. Don't share your home address until you trust someone. On HUNTR, your location is rounded to about half a mile before it's ever saved.
Chat before you meet
A short chat — and a recent photo or video — helps confirm someone is who they say they are. Trust your instincts if something feels off.
Meet somewhere public first
For a first meet, choose a bar, café or community space. HUNTR's map can help you find approved LGBTQ+-friendly places.
Tell a friend
Share where you're going and who you're meeting. Arrange a check-in time.
Block and report
If someone makes you uncomfortable, block them. On HUNTR, blocked members disappear from each other completely, and reports go to moderators without revealing who reported.