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Perry Street Software publishes three of the world’s largest community-focused queer social apps – SCRUFF, Jack’d and Growlr – and has been serving the GBTQ+ community since 2010.

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Instinct Magazine · November 4, 2026

Jack’d Is Giving Queer Creators a Spotlight w/ Its First Film Festival

Jack’d’s inaugural film festival features 15 films celebrating the stories and experiences of queer people of color, with two $10,000 awards up for grabs.

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11Alive · October 23, 2026

Jack’d Film Festival spotlights Black and Brown queer filmmakers

Actor and festival judge Miss Lawrence discusses the inaugural Jack’d Film Festival, spotlighting Black and Brown queer filmmakers and streaming Nov 2 to Dec 3.

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Metro Weekly · October 11, 2026

Gay Bear App Growlr Bought by Scruff and Jack’d Owner

Perry Street Software plans to overhaul Growlr with a new design and expanded bear event sponsorships.

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Bear World Magazine · October 6, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: SCRUFF owners buy Growlr

Perry Street Software has acquired Growlr and plans a multi-year investment to rebuild the app, expand its presence in the bear community, and launch a refreshed experience in 2027.

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Instinct Magazine · October 6, 2026

Perry Street Is Giving Growlr a Multi-Million-Dollar Makeover

Instinct Magazine covers Perry Street Software’s multi-million-dollar, multi-year investment to rebuild Growlr and expand its presence in the bear community.

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Variety · September 30, 2026

Queer Dating App Jack’d Launches Film Festival With Judges TS Madison, Miss Lawrence, Bobby Ashley, Mike Gauyo and Dyllón Burnside

Jack’d, the largest dating app for queer people of color in the United States, is launching the inaugural Jack’d Film Festival, a showcase and competition celebrating original films by queer creators with a particular focus on films that center the experiences, stories and/or perspectives of queer people of color.

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