There are various symbols on Grindr that have different meanings depending on their context. Some common symbols and their meanings are:
The green dot next to a user’s name indicates that they are currently online and active on the app.
The orange dot next to a user’s name indicates that they are currently online but inactive (e.g. not actively using the app at that moment).
The red dot next to a user’s name indicates that they have recently logged on to the app but are currently offline.
The “New” symbol next to a user’s name indicates that they are a new user on the app and have not yet been on the app for long.
The “Top Pick” symbol next to a user’s name indicates that they have been selected as a “Top Pick” by the app’s algorithm, which means they are considered to be a highly compatible match for you based on your preferences and activity on the app.
The “Super Like” symbol next to a user’s name indicates that they have swiped “yes” on your profile and you can choose to swipe “yes” on their profile to initiate a conversation.
The “Send a Gift” symbol next to a user’s name indicates that you can send them a virtual gift on the app. This feature is available for users who have upgraded to a paid subscription.
The “Not Interested” symbol next to a user’s name indicates that you have swiped “no” on their profile and they will not be shown to you again on the app.