Overview • Updated September 2025

Bumble: Women-first messaging and more ways to connect

This is an informational overview for readers considering Bumble. We focus on features, safety, pricing visibility, and who it may suit — with no ratings and no personal usage.

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What readers tend to like
  • Women-first messaging reduces unwanted openers
  • Multiple modes (dating, friendship, networking)
  • Strong safety features and reporting tools
Things to be aware of
  • Connections expire if not messaged in 24 hours
  • Some features only in paid tiers
  • Less focused on long-form profiles vs. eHarmony

Key features

Safety & privacy (what to look for)

Pricing overview

PlanWhat you getPrice
BasicProfile, matches, daily swipesFree Start
BoostSee who liked you, extend matches, extra visibilityVaries by term See offers
PremiumUnlimited swipes, advanced filters, travel modeVaries by term See offers

Plans and pricing vary — confirm directly in the app store or checkout flow.

Who it’s for / Who it’s not for

Good fit if you want:
  • A women-first dynamic in dating
  • Different modes (dating, friendship, networking)
  • A freemium app with upgrade paths
Consider alternatives if you want:
  • Compatibility-heavy matchmaking (e.g., eHarmony)
  • Profiles with longer-form answers and depth

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Alternatives

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