Seeing your ex pop up on Bumble—again—can feel like the app is trolling you. It isn’t. Bumble’s feed will occasionally resurface profiles for a few practical reasons, and several 2025 features (like Extend, Rematch, and Liked You) can help you navigate repeats without spiraling back into the past.
TL;DR
- Bumble sometimes shows the same person twice—usually because they liked you, you’re low on local options, or the algorithm is giving things another shot.
- “Liked You” (formerly known as Beeline) is part of paid tiers so you can see who already swiped right.
- Extend adds 24 hours to a match; Rematch revives expired ones; Backtrack undoes an accidental left swipe (paid tiers).
- Incognito Mode, Travel Mode, and Advanced Filters live in Premium tiers; Boost, Premium, and Premium+ each bundle different perks.
- Safety’s stepped up in 2025 with optional ID verification and smarter moderation prompts.
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Bumble Premium Features in 2025
- Extend: Add 24 hours to a match before anyone messages (one free Extend per day; unlimited with Boost, Premium, or Premium+).
- Rematch: Revive expired connections on paid plans so missed chances don’t vanish forever.
- Backtrack: Undo an accidental left swipe. Saved many a “whoops.”
- Advanced Filters: Filter by things like smoking, politics, kids, and more (unlimited with Premium or Premium+).
- Incognito Mode: Only people you’ve liked can see you—ideal if you don’t want to appear to coworkers or neighbors.
- Travel Mode: Preview and match in other cities before you land.
- Spotlights & SuperSwipes: Visibility boosts and extra-enthusiastic likes included weekly on paid tiers.
There’s also the fool-proof method of just swiping right yourself. If they’ve swiped back then you’ve got a match, and you’ll know for sure they gave you that right swipe. You don’t have to talk to them. But it may damage your ELO score if you don’t.
If You Swipe Left On Bumble Are They Gone Forever?
So you saw your ex and swiped left, good for you. But now you’re filled with regret and think you might have made the wrong decision, and actually, you had a good thing, didn’t you? Stop. You have to stop. What about that other person that came across your matches, the one you only noticed had a great record collection in the background by the time you’d already sent their profile flying to the left? Is there any way to get them back? Good news, if you’ve swiped left on Bumble there is a way to see that profile again. The bad news is, it’s going to cost you. Backtrack (in Boost, Premium, or Premium+) lets you immediately undo left swipes you made in error. Tap the left-facing arrow on the swipe screen and—poof—your almost-dream-date is back in the deck. So, if you find yourself scrolling too mindlessly through Bumble, only to suddenly have a moment of clarity as your potential dream date swipes off-screen, never fear. Just have your credit card ready.
Does Bumble Show The Same Person Twice?
As we’ve said, the app will attempt to show you people again if you’ve swiped left on them. In part, this is simply to give everyone the best possible chance of making a real connection. However, if you stick to your guns and keep swiping left, the algorithm will deprioritize that profile over time—and if your area has a small pool, you’ll still see repeats now and then. Sometimes people will show up again and again because they’ve made multiple profiles. This can often be a sign that someone has had their account banned in the past, or they’re trying to game the system in some nefarious way. So, if someone does keep appearing on your feed, but each time their profile is different, it’s best to steer clear. Report and move on. Bumble now offers optional ID verification that many users adopt; you can filter for verified profiles or request verification for extra peace of mind. However, if the same person with the same profile keeps popping up, perhaps it’s a sign (if you believe in that sort of thing), or the algorithm is sure you’re meant to be together. Or, you know, you live in a tiny town and there’s no one else to match with.
Can I Find Someone Specific On Bumble?
If you see someone on another platform who you think is perfect for you, can you find that specific person on Bumble? Thankfully, the answer is no—there’s no username search. You can narrow with filters (age range) and a tight radius, which could raise the odds of stumbling upon them, but that’s about it. Bumble’s tools are built for mutual discovery, not sleuthing. Being on a dating app can be a very vulnerable experience, and Bumble takes its users’ security seriously with features like photo verification and in-app safety tools. So be safe, and more importantly, don’t be weird.
Final Thoughts
So, while the breakup was hard, and seeing your ex on the app again and again made things a little harder, we’re thrilled you’re back out there. However, if the possibility of them coming up on your feed is just too much, perhaps it’s time to take Dude Hack’s free dating site quiz to see which other app would best match your dating needs. There’s an exciting future of dating out there for you, even if you do have to keep swiping left on your dating past. And believe us, you do have to keep swiping left. And if you’re just a bit annoyed at seeing the same faces again and again? Well, either they’re big fans of you, or that’s just the name of the online dating game. The possibilities are not infinite—you do sometimes run out of eligible singles in your area!
FAQs
Why can’t I see “Beeline” anymore—what’s “Liked You”?
Bumble has renamed the Beeline feature to Liked You. It’s where you can see everyone who already liked you, available on Premium tiers.
What’s the difference between Boost, Premium, and Premium+?
Boost gives you extras like Backtrack, unlimited Extends, and weekly Spotlights. Premium unlocks Liked You, Advanced Filters, Travel Mode, and Incognito, while Premium+ adds even more perks and flexibility.
Can I stop appearing to people unless I like them first?
Yes—turn on Incognito Mode in Premium or Premium+. Only people you’ve liked will see your profile, which is perfect for privacy.
Do matches still expire after 24 hours?
Yes. If no one messages within 24 hours, the match expires. You can use Extend to add 24 hours or Rematch if it expires.
Who messages first with Bumble’s Opening Moves?
In straight matches, women still make the first move, but now they can set an Opening Move prompt that lets men respond first. In same-gender or non-binary matches, either person can start the chat.
Does Bumble have read receipts or show when someone is online?
No, Bumble keeps things low-pressure—there are no read receipts and no online indicators, so you can take your time replying.
