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Type of site | Dating |
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Available in | Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish |
Owner | Social Impact Inc. |
Created by | Alex Pasykov |
URL | taimi |
Commercial | Freemium |
Registration | Required |
Current status | Active |
Taimi (/teɪmi/ TAY-mee) is a dating app that caters to LGBTQI+ people. The network matches internet users based on their selected preferences and location. Taimi runs on iOS[1] and Android.[2]
The mobile application has a free and subscription-based premium version. Taimi started out as an online dating application for gay men.[3] However, the company announced several times plans for LGBTQI+ inclusive version in the past.[4]
Taimi currently provides dating services to LGBTQ+ people, including video calling and chatting.
Taimi is available in 45 countries[5] including the United States, Canada, Italy, Australia,[6] Singapore,[7] and Brazil.[8]
Taimi was launched in 2017 by Social Impact Inc. in Las Vegas.[9]
The company has expanded to several countries in Europe. On October 31, 2018, Taimi announced the launch in the United Kingdom.[10] On July 20, 2019, Taimi launched in the Netherlands,[11] Spain[12] and countries in Central America followed.[13]
In 2020, after BlueCity went public with Blued, Pasykov hinted at the possibility of Taimi's future IPO.[14]
Pasykov describes himself as an ally and stated in an open letter that Taimi would partner with NGOs to fight state-sponsored homophobia around the world.[15]
The company has been a sponsor of several Pride marches and parades including Los Angeles Pride, New York City Pride, Las Vegas Pride. Taimi also partnered up with the Trevor Project to support LGBTQI+ rights.[16] During COVID-19 pandemic Taimi partnered with Attitude Magazine for virtual pride.[17]
Taimi claims to be "the safest gay dating" app[18] with a focus on security features like two-factor authentication and automated account verification.[19] The founder has described the app's development as "user-driven".[20]
In 2018 the app was met with a negative response from LGBTQI+ activists when Taimi implemented a filter that allowed Taimi users to block each other based on HIV status.[21] Taimi removed the filter and that option is no longer available.
In 2020, Taimi launched new features including Rainbow Like and Live Streams. The latter were introduced during a livestreaming event, Taimi Talks.[22]
In November 2020 the app underwent a full redesign, incorporating a new logo, new branding, and an upgraded app interface.[23]