Hornet

In short: A gay dating app that is expanding its Model Search program to Turkey and Thailand in 2026, transforming it into a participatory reality competition.

Key facts

Type	Dating app

Stories about Hornet

Turkey's LGBTQ+ App Ban: A Test for Global Dating Platforms 24 June 2026
Turkey has blocked Jack'd and other LGBTQ+ dating apps weeks after Hornet, the most significant coordinated crackdown on such services in the country.
Hornet's Model Search: A Reality Show Gambit to Combat Swipe Fatigue 5 June 2026
Hornet is expanding its Model Search competition to Turkey and Thailand in 2026, saying the 2025 Thailand edition drew over 1,000 participants.

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What is Hornet?

A gay dating app that is expanding its Model Search program to Turkey and Thailand in 2026, transforming it into a participatory reality competition.

Last checked 19 October 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Suggest a correction.