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HER Review

Updated May 20, 2026Reviewed by LGBTQ contributors
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HER is a queer-first dating and community app with dating profiles, social features, and event discovery for LGBTQ women and nonbinary people.

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Editor's Score

4.6/ 5
HER rating
Safety & Privacy4.7
Community4.8
User Experience4.5
Value for Money4.2

Best For

Queer women and nonbinary community dating

Key Highlights

  • Inclusive by design
  • Strong community focus
  • Events & groups
  • Advanced safety tools

Pricing

Free plan available

Premium from $14.99 / month

How we review

We test, research, and collect real user feedback to give you honest, unbiased reviews you can trust.

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The Verdict

A community-first app that goes beyond dating.

4.6

Excellent

HER combines dating, friendship, events, and community spaces in one app. It’s the best choice for queer women and nonbinary people who want more than just swiping.

Who HER Is Best For

Best-fit users

Queer women

Lesbian, bisexual, and queer women.

Nonbinary users

A welcoming space for nonbinary individuals.

Community seekers

Events, groups, and real connections.

Beyond dating

Make friends, network, or find love.

Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Built specifically for queer women & LGBTQ communities
  • Community feed & events make discovery feel organic
  • Inclusive gender options and identity-affirming design
  • Strong moderation and active community guidelines
  • Useful for dating, friendship, and local connections

Cons

  • Smaller user base in some rural areas
  • Some premium features behind paywall
  • Verification not required for all profiles
  • UI can feel busy for new users

The Full Review

The Full Review

Selected section

User Experience

HER feels more like a social network than a traditional dating app. Its feed, groups, and events create a warm, community-driven environment that helps users connect organically.

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Safety & Privacy

Safety & Privacy

HER takes safety seriously and provides tools that help users feel comfortable being themselves.

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Profile reporting and blocking

Community moderation

In-app privacy controls

Public event context for social discovery

HER felt warm, intentional, and more community-centered than the dating apps I had tried before.

— Jules, 31, Portland

Alternatives to Consider

Alternatives to Consider

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Next Step

Ready to try HER?

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Frequently Asked Questions

HER FAQ

Is HER only for lesbian dating?+

No. HER is popular with lesbian users, but it also welcomes bisexual, queer, trans, and nonbinary people.

Can HER be used for friendship?+

Yes. HER includes community and event features, so many people use it for friendship and local LGBTQ social discovery as well as dating.

Is HER safe for LGBTQ users?+

HER provides reporting, blocking, privacy controls, and moderation tools, but users should still follow basic dating safety practices when meeting anyone new.

Does HER allow trans and nonbinary profiles?+

Yes. HER is designed to welcome lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans, and nonbinary people, with identity-aware community features.