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Sniffies remains privately owned by its founder and CEO, Blake Gallagher.

It’s faster, raunchier, and designed for immediacy. The country has a surprisingly active network of gay cruising opportunities that include bars, clubs, outdoor areas, adult theaters, parking spots, and even beaches during warmer months. Yet, we keep logging on…

What’s changed recently

The biggest change in 2025 was the brief launch and quick removal of the official iOS app.

You’ll also be removed from the map if you log out of the site or choose “Hide Me” on the map.

Beyond one-on-one hookups, Sniffies offers community features. Groups allow Plus members to host or join orgies and public events. It also comes with read receipts, the ability to unblock individual users, and privacy controls like hiding chat photos or browsing in discreet mode.

Is Sniffies Plus worth it?

That depends on how you use Sniffies. Here’s a helpful overview of the most common environments where men meet for spontaneous, discreet encounters.

🌳 Public Parks & Woodlands

Quiet areas with paths, wooded sections, and hidden corners are popular for cruising.

For users who want to shield their screen in public, vanilla mode blurs all the explicit profile pictures until you click on them. The free version gives you access to the basics, but like most apps, the free tier comes with limits, including ads, restricted map access, and fewer tools for organizing your chats and hookups.

Over the years, Sniffies has gained traction not just among gay men, but also bisexual, bicurious, straight-curious, and trans users who are interested in fast, location-based connections. These settings give users some flexibility in balancing visibility and privacy. Profiles range from anonymous icons to explicit nudes, and you can tap on any to open a chat.

The best practice is to keep chats within the app, let a trusted friend know where you’re meeting, and protect yourself with tools like PrEP, condoms, or DoxyPEP if that’s available to you.

Common Places for Gay Cruising

Curious about where men go cruising? According to Sniffies, if you don’t remove yourself from the map, “your profile marker will remain on the map anywhere from 30 minutes to a few days depending on how active your area is.”

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Its popularity grew rapidly during and after the pandemic, when people were seeking out new ways to connect.