Grindr Launches 'Right Now' Feature in Select Cities

Too busy to bother with scrolling, chatting, and otherwise not cutting to the chase? If you live in one of 15 select cities, Grindr's new 'Right Now' feature might be what you're needing.

"Instead of scrolling the grid and guessing who's down to meet ASAP, you pop into a dedicated new feed where people post exactly what they're looking for... right now," the popular app explains on its blog.

"Each post stays live for only one hour," the blog post adds, "so you'll see who's currently active and available in that moment."

"Right Now helps find what you're craving in real-time."

After a trial run that started last year in Washington, D.C. here in the States, and in Australia abroad, Right Now is available... well, right now... in a number of American cities, as well as a handful of foreign locales, having gone live on March 25.

In the U.S., those cities are "New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Austin, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, [and] Orlando," the Grindr blog details.

Abroad, Right Now has become available in "London, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, and Sao Paulo - some of the most densely populated gayborhoods in the world."

The feature is set to arrive in more cities "in the coming months."

The rationale for Right Now is simple: Guys looking for a hookup might not have time for anything more.

"Sometimes, all you have is an hour," the blog notes. "Maybe you just finished a sweaty gym session and are feeling the rush, or maybe you're on your lunch break and are hungry for more than a quick sandwich."

"All that back-and-forth? Hard pass."

The feature isn't simply the work of engineers looking to come up with something. Rather, the Grindr blog explains, "It was born from your feedback – especially from folks who want immediate, no-nonsense meetups."

"Grindr users asked," the blog states. "So we built it. And we're thrilled to see how it's already making connections simpler, faster, and more immediate."

Indeed, the blog winks, "You'll be amazed how quickly sparks can fly when everyone's on the same page."

The blog offers a tutorial on how to use the new feature, which includes quick and easy ways to add a photo and a swift introduction that explains what a user is looking for.

"Open Grindr," the text instructs. "Tap 'Right Now.' You'll see it in the main navigation, sidebar, or as a new button floating on the grid."

At this point, "You can choose to share a quick line and (if you're feeling bold) a photo that lets others know exactly what you're looking for. If you're not ready to post, you can always browse the feed to see who is ready to meet."

"Connect with people who catch your eye," the instructions add, "or reply to chats from others interested in you."

Once launched, the Right Now feature is active for one hour. 10 hourlong sessions are provided for free for users in cities where the feature is active. Those who need more Right Now time can upgrade to a paid tier for more hours.