Sniffies

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Sniffies
Sniffieslogo.png
Type of site
Cruising web app
Country of originUnited States
Founder(s) Blake Gallagher
URL sniffies.com
RegistrationOptional
Launched2018 (2018)
Current statusActive

Sniffies is a map-based hookup web app for gay, bisexual, and bicurious men. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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The website features a map that shows the approximate locations of nearby users who are currently active or have recently been active on the platform. The map also shows the locations of groups and popular meeting places in the user's area. Users can browse the map to view profiles, chat, and share pictures with potential partners in their area. Sniffies does not require registration to use; however, certain features, such as filtering results, require free registration. [1] [4]

History

The website was launched in 2018 by its founder, Blake Gallagher, in Seattle, Washington. [1] [5] The name "Sniffies" came from an earlier website that was used for trading underwear, but now refers more to "sniffing out what's around" and "sniffing out the fun", according to its marketing officer. [1]

In 2024, Sniffies introduced two new features. In January, the site launched "vanilla mode", which allows users to browse more discreetly by blurring explicit images. [6] In late April, the site introduced "cruiser filters", allowing users to refine their searches based on criteria including age, sexual position, body type, and penis size. [7] [8]

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References

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  2. ↑ Ferrannini, John (25 August 2020). "New mural going up on Powerhouse wall". The Bay Area Reporter . Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. ↑ Stone, Sam (10 August 2020). "Gay Hookup Apps Are Losing Their Thrill. Sniffies Snatches It Back". MEL Magazine . Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  4. 1 2 "About Sniffies". Sniffies. Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
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