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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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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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Queerty · April 20, 2026

Here’s why your next hookup will look very different on each of the apps

The Gay Appmosphere™ has been buzzing lately. From the latest updates to some very specific new filters to some fresh digital drama, the girls have been busy. Here’s what’s been happening online…

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The New York Times · April 10, 2026

He Came to New York For a Job and Left With a Boyfriend

Shawn Matthew Miller wasn’t looking for love when he traveled to New York City in May 2019 — he was hoping to land a job.

He had flown in for an interview at BuzzFeed for a senior learning specialist role, and out of curiosity, he decided to dip his toe into New York’s dating scene by perusing the gay dating app Scruff.

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LoveBScott · March 28, 2026

Beyond the Bro-Culture: A Gentle Introduction to Sex Positivity for Men

For many men, conversations about sex are shaped early by a narrow script. You’re either expected to be the “player” who chases experience and status, or the “prude” who avoids the topic altogether. There’s not much room in between for curiosity, vulnerability, or genuine connection.

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