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Sniffies statistics and facts
A quick reference of verified Sniffies facts. Figures are drawn from public reporting and can change.
Key facts
Founded in 2018 in Seattle by Blake Gallagher. Around 3 million monthly active users reported in April 2026. $100 million minority investment from Match Group in April 2026.
Feature timeline
2020: HUSH platform and LivePlay video chat beta. January 2024: Vanilla Mode. April 2024: cruiser filters. March 2025: iOS app in the US and Canada. May 2025: iOS app removed from the App Store. Mid-2026: location walls replaced with AI summaries.
Social presence
As of September 2026, Sniffies' X account had about 194,000 followers, compared with roughly 440,000 for Grindr.
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