Taimi
Type of site
Dating
Available inDutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
OwnerSocial Impact Inc.
Created byAlex Pasykov
URLtaimi.com
CommercialFreemium
RegistrationRequired
Current statusActive

Taimi (/teɪmi/ TAY-mee) is a social networking and 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 social networking and dating services to LGBTQ+ people, including livestreaming,[5] video calling and chatting.

Taimi is available in 45 countries[6] including the United States, Canada, Italy, Australia,[7] Singapore,[8] and Brazil.[9]

History

Taimi was launched in 2017 by Social Impact Inc. in Las Vegas.[10] Taimi's founder Alex Pasykov came up with a name for the dating app “Tame Me” which gradually morphed into Taimi.[11]

The company has expanded to several countries in Europe. On October 31, 2018, Taimi announced the launch in the United Kingdom.[12] On July 20, 2019, Taimi launched in the Netherlands,[13] Spain[14] and countries in Central America followed.[15]

In 2020, after BlueCity went public with Blued, Pasykov hinted at the possibility of Taimi's future IPO.[16]

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.[17]

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.[18] During COVID-19 pandemic Taimi partnered with Attitude Magazine for virtual pride.[19]

Operation

Features

Taimi claims to be "the safest gay dating" app[20] with a focus on security features like two-factor authentication and automated account verification.[21] The founder has described the app's development as "user-driven".[22]

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.[23] 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.[24]

In November 2020 the app underwent a full redesign, incorporating a new logo, new branding, and an upgraded app interface.[25]

References

  1. ↑ "Taimi: LGBTIQ+ Dating, Chat". App Store. 22 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 November 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  2. ↑ "Taimi — Gay Dating, Chat, Video and Social Network - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-24. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
  3. ↑ "New dating app Taimi aims to build 'biggest and safest gay dating community'". 4 May 2018. Archived from the original on 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  4. ↑ "TAIMI becomes UKs first LGBT+ inclusive dating and social network app". August 9, 2019. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Can we be friends? Dating apps say sex isn't everything in a post-pandemic world". Reuters. 2021-06-22. Archived from the original on 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  6. ↑ "Taimi marks a major milestone 5 million users worldwide: MarketWatch".
  7. ↑ "Taimi: The gay dating app that will alter the world of gay dating in Australia : THE F". Archived from the original on 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
  8. ↑ "Gay dating app Taimi launches in Singapore". Gay Star News. May 25, 2019. Archived from the original on May 25, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Taimi, app de namoro para gays, é lançado no Brasil na véspera da Parada LGBT - Apps". Canaltech. June 22, 2019. Archived from the original on June 23, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Why you may never leave the house for a first date again". The Independent. July 2, 2020. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Taimi: Changing the rules in the online gay dating world #ad". The Independent. April 5, 2019. Archived from the original on April 6, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Taimi: Changing the rules in the online gay dating world #ad". The Independent. 2019-04-05. Archived from the original on 2019-04-06. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  13. ↑ "Taimi komt naar Nederland". MarketingTribune. Archived from the original on 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
  14. ↑ "TAIMI – Gay Dating and Social Network launches in Spain!". July 30, 2019. Archived from the original on July 30, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  15. ↑ "La red social gay que protege tu privacidad aterriza en España". El Español. July 30, 2019. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  16. ↑ "TAIMI Founder Hints at Future IPO After BlueCity's Listing". Global Dating Insights. July 17, 2020. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Taimi App Founder Alex Pasykov on the Strength of Allyship". September 29, 2020. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Taimi". LA Pride Parade & Festival in West Hollywood, CA. Archived from the original on 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
  19. ↑ "LGBTQ stars and allies share pride stories in 'Pride Heroes'". Attitude. June 22, 2020. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  20. ↑ "Gay Dating App Taimi For People Afraid To Be Outed". GCN. May 4, 2018. Archived from the original on April 24, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  21. ↑ "New dating app Taimi aims to build 'safest gay dating community'". PinkNews. 2018-05-04. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
  22. ↑ "Five Things To Know About Building A User-Driven App". Forbes. April 15, 2020. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  23. ↑ Gremore, Graham (May 4, 2018). "New dating app hopes to "strengthen the LGBT+ community" by letting you block HIV-positive guys". www.queerty.com. Archived from the original on May 22, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  24. ↑ "Taimi: Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards, Blair Imani and Ts Madison lead star-studded TAIMI Talks line-up". September 7, 2020. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  25. ↑ "Global Dating Insights: Taimi Undergoes First Major Rebranding". November 19, 2020. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.

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