Roam For the Holidays: Grindr Offers Free Access to Their Popular Travel Feature
Grindr, the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ+ community, announced that Roam—its feature enabling users to explore and connect with locals worldwide—will be available at no cost for 12 days this holiday season.
Launched earlier this year, Roam has already helped thousands of people explore new cities, plan trips, and connect with locals ahead of their arrival. Typically offered at $5.99 per hour, this December, users can experience the freedom and excitement of Roam at no cost, sponsored by ViiV Healthcare.
“The holiday season is all about connection,” said George Arison, CEO of Grindr. “By making Roam available at no charge, we’re giving our community the freedom to connect wherever they are—or wherever they’d like to be. We’re thrilled to partner with ViiV Healthcare to offer this benefit in the U.S., spreading extra joy and meaningful connections this holiday season.”
From December 22 to January 2, people on Grindr in the U.S. can experience Roam free of charge. To get started, open Grindr, navigate to the side tray, tap “Roam,” select any destination, and activate the feature. Your profile will appear on the local grid in that area, letting others know you’re visiting virtually and ready to connect—whether you’re planning a trip, preparing to move, or simply curious about life in a different destination.
What is Roam?
At its core, Roam is about placing you exactly where you want to be, even if you’re not there yet.
Why Use Roam?
Roam isn’t just about setting your profile somewhere new; it’s about giving you control. Think of it as your digital passport to anywhere you want to go.
Here’s how it works:
Choose Your Destination: Go global or stay local—it’s up to you. Roam works just as well for exploring far-off cities as it does for connecting with people in a nearby neighborhood.
Be Seen Locally: Roaming makes your profile visible to locals, giving you more chances to connect and chat.
Transparent Connection: A small “visiting” icon on your profile lets locals know you’re checking out the area and looking around.
Travel Dates: A simple way to let locals know when you’ll be in town, making it easier to plan meetups and start connecting before you arrive.
For $5.99 an hour, it’s a simple, flexible way to make connections on your terms—without leaving home.
Plan ahead with confidence
Heading to a new city? Use Roam to set your profile there before you even arrive. Locals can tell you where to grab the best espresso martini or which dance floor is worth your time. By the time you get there, you’ll already have a list of go-to spots—or even someone to explore them with.
Make moving feel less overwhelming
Relocating? Roam helps you find your people before you’ve even packed a single box. Set your profile in your new city, chat with locals, and get a feel for what’s ahead. It’s not just about breaking the ice—it’s about skipping the awkward phase altogether.
How to Use Roam
Roam is easy to use and designed to fit into your routine. Here’s how to get started:
- Open the Sidetray: Begin by opening the Sidetray from your home screen.
- Tap the Roam Button: Look for the Roam icon and give it a quick tap.
- Enter Your Destination: Choose the city, town, or neighborhood you’d like to appear in, then tap “Show My Profile Here” to put yourself on the map.
- Activate Roam: When you’re ready to connect, tap “Activate Roam” and start exploring who’s around and what’s happening.
Pro Tip: Add your arrival dates to your profile. It’s a great way to let people know when you’ll be in town and set up plans ahead of time. So go ahead—Open Grindr and Try Roam for Free Now.
About Grindr Inc.
With more than 14.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has grown to become the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket™, on a mission to make a world where the lives of our global community are free, equal, and just. Available in 190 countries and territories, Grindr is often the primary way for our users to connect, express themselves, and discover the world around them. Since 2015 Grindr for Equality has advanced human rights, health, and safety for millions of LGBTQ+ people in partnership with organizations in every region of the world. Grindr has offices in West Hollywood, the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York. The Grindr app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
About ViiV Healthcare
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company established in November 2009 by GSK and Pfizer dedicated to delivering advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV and for people who could benefit from HIV prevention. Shionogi became a ViiV shareholder in October 2012. The company aims to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV and AIDS than any company has done before and take a new approach to deliver effective and innovative medicines for HIV treatment and prevention, as well as support communities affected by HIV. For more information on the company, its management, portfolio, pipeline, and commitment, please visit viivhealthcare.com.
