eSAFETY GUIDE
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Hornet

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18+ Minimum age according to Hornet
18+ 18+ Minimum age according to Hornet

Chat content is adult and often sexual in nature.

What is Hornet?

Hornet is a social network and online dating service aimed at the LGBTIQ+ community. This feed-based platform can be accessed via mobile app or a web browser. Once you create a profile, you can post content to the general feed or join specific groups based on your interests. There is also the ability to chat and share pictures privately with individual users. Paid membership enables additional functionality, such as message read confirmations and unlimited profile views.

Hornet has an in-app currency called ‘Honey’ that can be purchased or earned on the platform for completing tasks such as moderation. Honey can be gifted to other users or traded for items including premium membership, Hornet merchandise or Amazon gift cards.

Website: www.hornet.com

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS

How do people use Hornet?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use online relationship services like Hornet.

Hornet is used for: in-app purchasing, location sharing, messaging/online chat, online dating, online relationships, photo/video sharing, and screen capture.

How can you block someone or report online abuse?

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How can you protect your personal information?

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Last updated: 05/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.