Jack’d, created by Cornell University in 2011, connects gay, bi, and curious men for friendship, dates, or more. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows, this review helps you decide if it fits your dating needs this fall.
New members at Jackd in November 2024 in comparison
Here you can see how membership figures at Jackd are developing compared to others
Most members choose the "LTR" or "Strictly Friends" scenes
Most members are between 18 to 26 years old
Dedicated to all gay men around the world
Members have the option to navigate the app anonymously
Jack’d has 1.2 million users all around the world, spanning 2,000 cities in 180 countries. You'll find members with different backgrounds, interests, and appearances on the site but the majority of them are African Americans and Latinos.
Even if the app markets itself for people looking for friendships, dates, or one-time things, almost half of the members chose the "long-term relationships" or "strictly friends" options on the app.
Members of the LBTQ+ community are gay, bi, trans, or queer. If you prefer to check out other members anonymously, feel free to do so.
Females
Males
Jackd Age Range and Age Distribution
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
How to Sign Up for Jackd
You must be at least 18 years old to sign up
You can sign up using your username and password
You can sign up with your phone number
You must sign up to browse Jackd
To sign up, download the Jackd app. The app is available on iOS and Android. To complete the registration, provide all required information.
Required Information on Signup
Name
Date Of Birth
Location
Profile Picture
Jackd offers the following methods to verify your account:
Security code sent to your phone number (required)
Making Contact on Jackd
You can "show interest" in a profile
Get at least 200 available nearby profiles
Share private photos
You can look for currently online users
Include profiles in your "Favorites" list
All members can send messages for free
There is a chatroom
There are many ways to reach and interact with other Jack'd members. First is searching. You can search for other members through the grid in the dating app's homepage. The manual search feature is available.
In the filters, you can choose your preferred scenes from these choices: twinks, bears, big muscles, strictly friends, long-term relationship, or bi/straight-curious. You can favorite a profile as a way to bookmark them. You can also "show interest". The user won't be notified, but if he shows interest too, you'll both be notified. Anyone can message anyone through the user-friendly chat function.
Jackd Profile Quality
Free users can view the reply percentage of others
Completeness of the profile is up to the owner
Can upload up to five photos
Add your own hashtags
The profiles are quite detailed
The profile information can be changed later
Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free
Since fields are not required during registration, you might find some incomplete profiles. Aside from age, height, weight, and their distance between you and another member, you will find an introduction (or bio, as others may say) which are usually funny, witty, and creative.
Users can have up to 3 public and 2 private photos. Free users can only view the statistics about a member's response rate to messages. For more insights, you would have to upgrade to Jack’d Pro.
Members are from the LGBTQ+ Community who are naturally artistic, so expect to see pictures which show beautiful photography sense.
Guidelines for uploading of Profile Photos
Nudity is prohibited
Inappropriate cropping
Only wearing of underwear or exposing swimwears
Photos suggesting sexual acts are not allowed
No photos of minors
Do not upload drug-related photos
Disturbing and offensive photos should not be uploaded
Impersonation of other people is not allowed, be yourself
Any kind of advertising and solicitation are prohibited
Jackd App
Due to privacy concerns, screenshots are not allowed
Free users will see banner ads
Design is up-to-date and aesthetically pleasing for all ages
Available for Android and iOS users
Free to download from Google Play and Apple App Store
The app is convenient to use
The app's interface is user-friendly and its functions are simple, making them easy to find and use.
You might find some ads if you are a free member, but they are only limited to banner ads at the bottom of the screen, so they don't really disturb your browsing.
As a security measure against harassment and hate crimes, Jack’d has a new tool that disables the screenshot feature while the app is open on your device.
The SMS Verification does not respond fast so you need some time to wait before you receive it on your phone. But after that, you can proceed using the app already.
Jackd Costs and Prices
Free Features
200 nearby guys
View and chat with guys nearby and worldwide
Browse the grid
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View profiles with multiple display photos
Share private photos
Search filters
Add guys to Favorites list
Premium Features
500 nearby guys
No banner ads
See list of guys that viewed you
Unlimited swipe matches
See more detailed insights on people
Browse anonymously
Secure the app
Is Jackd expensive or cheap?
In comparison to other providers Jackd is low-priced.
Duration / Credits / Coins
Costs
Total
Jack’d Pro
1 Week
3.99 GBP / Week
3.99 GBP
1 Month
11.99 GBP / Month
11.99 GBP
3 Months
6.66 GBP / Month
19.99 GBP
12 Months
4.17 GBP / Month
49.99 GBP
Payment Options
Via Mobile Phone
Subscriptions are auto-renewed and can only be cancelled within 24 hours of the final day of your subscription period.
Special Features
Jack'd has almost the same features as its fellow gay dating apps which are under the same parent company, Online Buddies LLC.
Swipe to match
By swiping right (essentially selecting "yes"; swiping left means selecting "no") on profiles, you can secretly match yourself with gay guys. If he swipes right on you too, you'll both be notified. This feature is available for guys near you and worldwide.
Who viewed you?
You can see who viewed your profile, and how long since they checked you out.
Insights
View data on a user like how often he responds to messages and what kind of gay guys he likes.
Anonymous browsing
Browse through profiles without being seen.
Our rating
Signing Up:
3.0 / 5
Making Contact:
3.0 / 5
Profile Quality:
3.0 / 5
App:
3.0 / 5
Editor's Conclusion
Chris Pleines Founder of Datingscout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
Even if the statistics state that most Jack’d members chose the "long-term relationship" or "strictly friends" scenes, our inbox during our test said otherwise. We found that most people started their chats with sexual invitations immediately, much like Grindr. However, the user base of Jack’d isn't as big and active as those of more popular gay dating apps. If you want dating apps with more members to interact with, try the ones in our Casual Dating category.
Jackd FAQ
Facts
What does Jack'd do?
Jack’d is a location-based dating app for gay, bisexual, and curious men to find fellow men.
Is there a Jack'd for Windows phones?
Yes. You'll find the app in the Windows Phone Store.
Usability
Why is Jack'd blocking my device?
You've either deleted your account, Jack’d deleted your account, or your device previously had a Jack’d account and it was deleted.
How do I unblock my device?
After deleting your account, you have to wait 30 days before your device is unblocked and you can create a brand new account.
How do I see who viewed me on Jack'd?
You have to upgrade to Jack’d Pro. You will see this on the left toolbar on the app.
Can you use Jack'd on a computer?
No, it's only available as a mobile app.
Why can't I login?
You either provided the wrong email and password, Jack’d deleted your account for violating their terms, you haven't updated to the latest version of the app, or their servers are currently down.
How do I download Jack'd?
Look for Jack’d on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Window Phone Store. It's available in 180 countries; hopefully your country is one of them.
How do I logout from Jack'd?
Swipe left to see the menu, select "edit profile", click the gear icon on the top right, and scroll to the very bottom where you'll see "logout".
How do I uninstall Jack'd?
Go to the app store of your phone, look for the "installed apps" section, select Jack’d, and click the uninstall button.
How do I change my password on Jack'd?
Swipe left to see the menu, select "edit profile", click the gear icon on the top right, and select the password field. You can change your password here.
How do I unblock someone?
You can't unblock anyone, so you have to really be sure before you block a user.
How do I delete my profile on Jack'd?
Swipe left to see the menu, select "edit profile", click the gear icon on the top right, and scroll to the very bottom where you'll see "delete account".
Why can't I upload pictures?
Check your internet connection, make sure your new photo is larger than 200px by 200px, uninstall and reinstall the app, try uploading through a different source, or try again in an hour in case the Jack’d servers are temporarily down.
Why can't I take a screenshot?
Due to the increase in LGBT hate crimes, Jack’d has disabled the screenshot feature for all mobile devices. Screenshotting can be a harmful tool: it can be used by vindictive men to take note of your details and plan an act of violence or they could post your private photos on Facebook/Twitter/etc., hence it was banned.
Payment
What is Jack'd Pro?
Jack’d Pro is the premium version of the app. Subscriptions start at 3.99 USD for one week.
Cancel
How do I cancel my Jack'd subscription?
Go to the app store of your device, look for the section where your subscriptions are managed, and click "cancel auto-renew" or something similar. Your subscription won't be auto-renewed for the next period.
Contact
How can I contact Jack'd?
You may contact them at support@jackd.mobi.
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