BUMBLE BASICS: How Does Bumble Work

If you’ve been using dating apps for a while, chances are you’ve used — or at least heard of — Bumble. Similar to other dating apps, Bumble has been around for almost a decade now, but still manages to stand out from the crowd.

In fact, data shows that there are over 12.3 million monthly active users around the world, with 5.5 million in the U.S. alone. While Tinder may lead the way when it comes to dating apps, Bumble isn’t far behind!

• What is Bumble?

• What makes it unique

• How the Bumble algorithm works

• How to get started with Bumble

• Options within the app

• What Bumble looks like for both guys and girls

• How Bumble Chats work

• What happens when you make a match on Bumble

• Our top tips for conversation starters

• How to use Bumble’s search capabilities

• What you need to know about taking screenshots

• Reasons why you might not be making any matches and how to improve your profile

• How you can spot a fake Bumble profile

• Whether or not Bumble is for hookups or serious dating

• The truth behind ghosting on Bumble

• Frequently asked questions.