# LGBT-Friendly AR Maps WYD Pride Instantly Reveals Gay-Friendly Places Nearby By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyd-pride References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/wyd-pride) & [wydpride](http://wydpride.com/?ref=producthunt) Even with all the strides that have been made to increase the general population's awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community, there's still no guarantee that a given neighborhood or local business will have the same positive attitude, and WYD Pride is a new [mapping app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purrwalk) that's specifically focused on highlighting the places where gay people will be welcomed and accepted. The app combines user comments, [Yelp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yelp-guaranteed) reviews, and [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-suite) photos to give its users an idea of various places. For people who are new to a neighborhood, finding the "gayborhood" can be a challenge. WYD Pride gives people three different methods for discovering LGTB-friendly places, including list view, pin view, and an immersive AR mode. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lgbt-friendly Mapping Apps:** Opportunity for developing mapping apps that specifically highlight LGBT-friendly places and promote inclusivity. - **User-generated Content Integration:** Opportunity to create platforms that combine user comments, reviews, and photos to provide comprehensive information for targeted communities. - **Immersion in Augmented Reality:** Opportunity to enhance user experiences through immersive AR modes in mapping apps to create a more engaging and interactive search for LGBT-friendly places. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation potential for tech companies in the development of LGBT-friendly mapping apps and user-centric platforms. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses to leverage user-generated content on platforms like WYD Pride to attract LGBT travelers and promote their inclusive spaces. - **Social Media:** Potential for social media platforms to integrate features that highlight LGBT-friendly places and foster a sense of community and acceptance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-gay-black-men.md) - [LGBTQ+ Business-Supporting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtq-luxury-rewards.md) - [Community-Driven Public Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-face-local-updates.md) - [Queer-Friendly Remote Work Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtq-remotely.md) - [Social City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometrik-app.md) - [Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restroom-code-maps.md) - [AR-Based Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-1.md) - [Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seniorfriendly-pride.md) - [Gender Identity Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discover-me.md)