Observed arrival · 2026-09-18
Open Grind, an unofficial open-source Grindr client
Credibility concern recorded. The source reference remains available for verification and correction.
A community-driven client for Grindr that advertises ad-free access, location spoofing, and downloads across several desktop and mobile platforms.
- For
- Developers examining alternative clients and API integrations
- Worth noticing
- The homepage advertises reproducible builds, human code audits, supply-chain security, and end-to-end testing.
Field notes
The project offers platform-specific downloads and links to F-Droid, apt, source code, Matrix, and Telegram. Its navigation also includes a Grindr API reference and guides, suggesting an effort to document the surrounding technical surface rather than provide only a download button. The homepage attributes privacy and security properties to the project, including no analytics, reproducible builds, human code audits, and supply-chain security; these remain stated claims in the available evidence. It also clearly identifies the client as unofficial and MIT-licensed.
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