Bring Back: Nationality Filter
I’d like to request that Grindr bring back the feature that allowed users to select their nationality and filter profiles based on nationality preferences. This feature was incredibly helpful for those of us who value cultural connection and feel more comfortable or interested in connecting with people from specific backgrounds. Nationality is an important part of many people’s identities, and being able to share that on our profiles—and see it on others—helps create more meaningful interactions. It also allows users to explore preferences in a respectful and inclusive way, without excluding anyone. Whether we’re looking to connect with people who share our culture, language, or values, or we’re simply drawn to a certain community, having the ability to express those preferences adds depth and intention to the Grindr experience. Please consider bringing this feature back—it truly made a difference.
Alex Flores
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From a legal and policy perspective, reintroducing the nationality filter is entirely appropriate when grounded in user choice, transparency, and consent. Filters based on identity or background — when not used to exclude or gatekeep access — are well within the legal bounds of platform customization, and do not violate civil rights or data protection laws like the GDPR or CCPA.
More broadly, we are seeing a cultural recalibration around how identity is approached in public and private institutions. Even large entities such as The Walt Disney Company and segments of government policy are re-evaluating the unintended consequences of overgeneralized inclusivity efforts. The pendulum is shifting toward balance — protecting individual rights while preserving the integrity of community-specific spaces and experiences.
Bringing back the nationality filter would reflect that same balance: it’s not about exclusion, but about meaningful connection. Cultural compatibility, shared language, and heritage all play an important role in authentic interactions — especially on a platform designed to foster personal and intimate relationships. Respecting those preferences is a step toward a more thoughtful and user-centered Grindr experience.