It would be great to peek at a dating app before you commit to building a profile. On Bumble, though, you still can’t see real profiles without an account—on mobile or on Bumble Web. That’s the trade-off for a little privacy: only other members can see you, and you can control that visibility once you’re in.
TL;DR
- You can’t browse Bumble profiles without signing up (same on Bumble Web).
- Incognito Mode hides you from everyone until you like them; Snooze Mode temporarily hides your profile but keeps current chats.
- Bumble doesn’t show who viewed your profile; matches are still driven by mutual likes and proximity.
- Opening Moves let women set a prompt that matches can reply to—reducing first-message pressure.
- Bumble remains a top U.S. dating app (second to Tinder by downloads).
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How Do I Browse Bumble Anonymously?
Since you do have to sign up to browse, anonymity is the next best thing. Incognito Mode lets only people you’ve liked see your profile—if you don’t like them, you never appear for them. You can toggle it on or off anytime, but it’s a Premium feature. If privacy is your priority, this is the cleanest option.
There’s also Snooze Mode, which temporarily hides your profile from new people while keeping your existing connections and chats intact. You can choose a duration (24 hours, 72 hours, a week, or indefinitely) and come back when you’re ready.
Can Someone Tell If You Look At Their Bumble Profile?
Bumble doesn’t show a “recent viewers” list like some older dating sites. No one gets a log of who viewed whom; you’ll only know if you match and start chatting. Bumble has continued to add safety tools like Private Detector and Deception Detector to keep chats and images safer.
Can I Look Someone Up On Bumble?
If your goal is to find one specific person, Bumble still isn’t built for that. There’s no global search by name or username—feeds are driven by your location and preferences. Realistically, the only way to find someone is to swipe and hope they’re nearby and a match.
If you do run into someone you’d rather not see, you can Block & Report from their profile or an active chat—on mobile or web.
Final Thoughts
While you do have to sign up to get anywhere on Bumble, it’s still one of the biggest dating apps in the U.S. after Tinder. I’ve covered the latest on privacy and browsing (Incognito, Snooze, and blocking), and the rest is down to your swipes. If you want more on Bumble, I’ve written a guide to how Bumble works, and if you’re curious about alternatives, you can take my quiz to find the best dating app for you.
FAQ
Can I preview Bumble profiles without an account?
No. Profiles aren’t public; Bumble Web requires sign-in too.
What’s the difference between Incognito Mode and Snooze Mode?
Incognito (Premium) hides you from everyone unless you like them; Snooze hides you from new people for a set period but keeps your existing matches and chats.
Does Bumble tell someone if I view or screenshot their profile?
Bumble doesn’t notify users about profile views or screenshots, though you should always respect others’ privacy.
Can I stop a specific person from seeing me?
Yes. Use Block & Report from their profile or chat; once blocked, they’ll no longer appear to you or see you.
Did Bumble change the “women message first” rule?
Women can now use Opening Moves so matches can respond to a preset prompt; women can still message first if they prefer.
Is Bumble still popular in 2025?
Yes. It’s still one of the most downloaded dating apps in the U.S., typically ranking right behind Tinder.
