Best sites · Orientation & identity
The best transgender dating app for you combines inclusive identity options with strong moderation. Taimi is the most inclusive, HER is welcoming to trans women and non-binary people, and Hinge is the best mainstream pick for a relationship.
| Site | Fit for trans & non-binary | Overall | Best for | Free version | Paid from | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taimi | LGBTQ+ singles of every identity | Yes | ≈ $5.99/mo (Taimi’s own comparison) | Visit | ||
| HER | LGBTQ+ women and queer people | Yes | ≈ $14.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Hinge | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s | Yes | ≈ $16.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| OkCupid | Matching on values and answers as well as photos | Yes | ≈ $10/mo | Visit | ||
| Tinder | Meeting lots of people fast | Yes | ≈ $9.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Lex | LGBTQ+ people who want community and friends as well as dates | Yes | ≈ $3.99 (US App Store) | Visit |
We rank for this audience, so the order follows the fit score. The overall rating reflects the site as a whole. How we score.
Fit for trans & non-binary · Overall rating 3.9
Best for: LGBTQ+ singles of every identity
An LGBTQ+-first app with a wide range of gender identity options and a social feed. Matching and messaging are free, and the whole community is built around queer and trans people.
Fit for trans & non-binary · Overall rating 4.1
Best for: LGBTQ+ women and queer people
Built for lesbian, bi and queer women and non-binary people, and welcoming to trans women. Matching, messaging, community feeds and events are free.
Fit for trans & non-binary · Overall rating 4.5
Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s
You can choose man, woman or non-binary, add a more specific gender identity and show your pronouns. Detailed profiles make it the best mainstream pick for a relationship.
Fit for trans & non-binary · Overall rating 4.0
Best for: Matching on values and answers as well as photos
The first big dating app to add pronouns to profiles, with many gender and orientation options. Matching questions help you find respectful people before you message.
Fit for trans & non-binary · Overall rating 4.0
Best for: Meeting lots of people fast
The biggest pool, and you can write in your own gender identity and choose whether you show up for women or men. Free to match and message.
Fit for trans & non-binary · Overall rating 3.7
Best for: LGBTQ+ people who want community and friends as well as dates
Text-first personals and community posts for queer, trans and non-binary people. Great if you’d rather be read than swiped; free, with a limit on posts.
LGBTQ+-first apps such as Taimi, HER and Lex are built around queer and trans communities, so you’re less likely to have to explain yourself. Mainstream apps have far bigger pools, and several have inclusive options: OkCupid was the first big dating app to add pronouns to profiles, Hinge lets you add a specific gender identity, and Tinder lets you write in your own gender and choose whether you appear for women or men (Tinder, 2016). Using one of each is a good balance.
Some sites marketed for trans dating are built for people looking for a fetish rather than a relationship. Be wary of sites with sexualized branding, and of matches who ask intrusive questions about your body or transition early on. Apps with inclusive identity options and active moderation are a safer place to start.
If you’re interested in dating trans women, trans men or non-binary people, treat them as you would anyone else you like. Use the name and pronouns on their profile, don’t ask about surgery or their past, and don’t make being trans the most interesting thing about them. Let them share what they want, when they want.
Video call before meeting, choose a public, trans-friendly venue and tell a friend where you’ll be. Block and report anyone who is abusive; you don’t owe anyone an explanation. Our guide on how to spot a catfish helps you check that a match is real.
Share what you’re comfortable with, when you’re comfortable. Some people put their identity on their profile to filter out anyone who isn’t respectful; others prefer to share it after chatting. Both are valid choices, and you can change your mind at any time.
Use blocking and reporting tools without hesitation, video call before meeting, and pick a public, trans-friendly venue for a first date. Tell a friend where you’ll be and plan your own way home. If something feels off, trust your instincts and leave.
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Taimi is the most inclusive, with many gender identity options and an LGBTQ+-first community. HER is welcoming to trans women and non-binary people, and Hinge is the best mainstream app for a relationship. OkCupid is a good free option, with pronouns and many identity choices.
Yes. Taimi, HER, Hinge, OkCupid and Tinder are all free to match and message, with paid plans for extras such as seeing who likes you. Lex is free too, with a limit on how many posts you can write.
Look for inclusive identity options, photo verification and moderation that acts on reports. Taimi, HER and Hinge are strong choices. Wherever you date, video call before meeting, meet somewhere public and block anyone who asks intrusive questions or treats you as a fetish.
It’s your choice. Saying it upfront filters out people who aren’t respectful and saves time, while sharing it after chatting gives you more control over who knows. Many apps let you show your gender identity and pronouns on your profile if you want to.
Treat her as you would any woman you’re interested in. Use the name and pronouns on her profile, don’t ask about surgery or her past, and don’t make being trans the focus of your conversations. Let her share what she wants, when she wants, and respect her privacy.