Thinking of trying Bumble without paying? Good call. The core app is still free: you can create a profile, swipe, match, and message without pulling out your card. Paid tiers (Boost, Premium, and Premium+) add convenience features—but you don’t need them to start meeting people.
TL;DR
- Bumble still works for free: you can match and message on a basic account
- Free users have a daily like limit (around 25/day reported by users)
- “Liked You,” Incognito Mode, and extra filters are paid features
- 2025 updates include Opening Moves, Speed Dating, ID verification, and Share Date safety tools
- Cancel free trials before renewal—subscriptions auto-renew by default
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Why Bumble?
If you’re bored of Tinder’s free-for-all and want a more intentional vibe, Bumble’s a solid shift. The app still centers respectful, purposeful dating—and it’s added tools to make starting and safeguarding conversations easier, like Opening Moves and optional ID verification.
Is Bumble Free?
Yes. You can sign up, build a profile, swipe, match, and chat on the free plan. Bumble doesn’t share the exact daily like limit for free users, but it’s typically around 25 per day. Unlimited likes come with Boost, Premium, or Premium+. In real-world use, the free version is perfectly workable. Paid tiers mostly speed things up or add privacy and travel perks.
5 Things You Can Do With Free Bumble
Build Your Profile
Upload up to six photos, write a short bio, answer prompts, and set Opening Moves if you want (they’re optional). Opening Moves lets women set a question that matches can answer to start the chat.
Match With Other Users
You can like profiles and match without paying. “Compliments” (sending a short note before matching) are now mostly a Premium+ feature, though free promotions may appear.
Send Messages
Messaging matches is free. Whether you’re using the “women message first” setup or relying on Opening Moves, you can start conversations at no cost.
Extend One Match Every Day
Free users can extend the 24-hour timer on one match per day to keep the connection alive. Unlimited extends are part of paid plans.
Filter The Your Matches
Set the basics (age, distance, gender) for free. Advanced filters like lifestyle or intent options require Premium.
Can You See Who Liked You On Bumble Without Paying?
No. The “Liked You” section (Beeline) is part of Premium and Premium+. It’s a shortcut, not a different dating pool—swiping normally can still create instant matches when you like someone who already liked you.
So, if you do go for a Boost or Premium membership, try not to get lazy and only hang out in Beeline! It might get you a higher percentage of matches, but not necessarily the best matches for you.
Bumble Free Trial
Bumble occasionally offers free trials via in-app cards. If you accept one, it automatically renews into a subscription unless you cancel in time. Always check renewal dates in your app store settings.
Bumble Boost and Premium Features
Bumble Boost and Bumble Premium offer a variety of features on top of the basics you get with a free account. Both have recently been revamped, and they now include the following:
Bumble Boost:
Includes unlimited swipes, Backtrack, unlimited extends, one Spotlight per week, and five SuperSwipes weekly.
Bumble Premium includes:
Adds Liked You (Beeline), unlimited advanced filters, Travel Mode, Incognito Mode, and Rematch, plus all Boost perks.
The top tier with extra visibility, more Spotlights and SuperSwipes, weekly Compliments, and Profile Insights. Prices and features vary by region.
Final Thoughts
Should you pay for Bumble? If you’re getting matches and dates, you probably don’t need to. If you want faster results, better visibility, or more privacy, Premium or Premium+ can be worth it. Start with a short plan or trial and see what works. If matches are slow, improve your photos, prompts, and Opening Moves before spending money—those small changes often perform better than add-ons.
FAQ
Is Bumble really free to use?
Yes. You can build a profile, swipe, match, and message for free. Paid tiers just add speed, visibility, and privacy options.
How many free likes do I get per day?
Bumble doesn’t publish a number, but most users get around 25 likes per day on the free version. Unlimited likes are included in paid plans.
What’s the difference between Premium and Premium+?
Premium unlocks Liked You, advanced filters, Travel, and Incognito Mode. Premium+ adds higher visibility, more Spotlights and SuperSwipes, weekly Compliments, and Profile Insights.
Can I browse Bumble anonymously?
Yes—with Incognito Mode. It hides your profile from others until you like them first. It’s part of Premium and Premium+.
Do women still have to message first?
Yes, but Opening Moves now let women set a question that matches can answer first—making the start of conversations easier and faster.
Does Bumble offer free trials?
Yes. Free trials appear as in-app offers and renew automatically unless canceled before the end of the trial period.
