Bumble

Bumble’s still the app where women lead the way in heterosexual matches—but the mechanics have evolved. You set your preferences (age, distance, etc.), and Bumble mostly sticks to them, with occasional exceptions designed to widen your pool a touch. Below, you’ll find a clear look at how Bumble handles age ranges in 2025 and what’s …

Your profile photos do the heavy lifting on Bumble. Because the app crops images on the swipe card and displays them differently when tapped, getting the size and framing right can make the difference between a pass and a match. Below is the updated, no-nonsense guide to Bumble photo sizes, aspect ratios, and quick tips …

Is Bumble a safe dating app? Short answer: it’s one of the safer options—if you use the tools it gives you and keep your guard up. No app can eliminate risk completely, but Bumble has rolled out more safety features and guidance in the last couple of years to help you date smarter. TL;DR Is …

Sometimes a Bumble chat just…vanishes. One minute you’re trading GIFs, the next your match is missing in action. Don’t spiral—there are a bunch of reasons this happens, and most of them have nothing to do with your chat game. Let’s break down what “disappeared” really means—and what, if anything, you can do about it.Although Bumble’s …

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 Dude Hack Exclusive Offers Serious relationship? Get Free Trial …

Want to keep certain people from seeing you on Bumble? You’ve got options. From hiding a profile you come across, to blocking (with or without a report), to flipping on Incognito or Snooze, Bumble gives you several ways to control your visibility—and none of them notify the other person. Below I’ll show you what actually …

Bumble is great if you want something a little less “every man for himself” than Tinder but aren’t quite ready to slip into a serious, slippers-on kind of app like eharmony (though if you are, don’t be shy—eharmony’s success rate is genuinely impressive). Bumble isn’t perfect, though, and one ongoing gripe is how vague it …

Yes—Bumble will cut you off when you’ve burned through your daily right swipes. It’s annoying, especially when the perfect profile pops up right after you hit the cap. The good news: there are clear ways to work with (or around) the limit, and a few 2025 updates you should know about. TL;DR Dude Hack Exclusive …

Yes, you can control who sees you on Bumble—at least to a useful extent. Bumble’s privacy tools have evolved, and as of 2025, you can manage when, where, and to whom your profile appears. Below, you’ll find the latest privacy settings and the best ways to stay visible only when you want to be. TL;DR …

Bumble remains one of the most popular dating apps—but it’s evolved. Women still lead conversations, but Opening Moves now make starting chats easier for everyone. New tools like ID Verification, Share Date, and Deception Detector™ enhance safety, while Bumble For Friends has spun off as its own app. Here’s everything you need to know to …