Bumble Review
Reviewed by
Raffael Krause
Reviewed on
22:10
Editor Rating
Pros and Cons of the Bumble App
There are some key pros and cons to the Bumble app:
60% of matches lead to a conversation
Roughly equal gender split of members
Easy set-up process
Men can’t make the first move
Women only have 24 hours to start the conversation after a match has been made.
Is Bumble Legit?
The app is legit a dating app. Often when a user leaves a review, they comment that the service is less of a hookup site and more of a dating site. Whatever, it is a site that has women’s safety at its core.
How Does Bumble Work?
Bumble is a lot easier than many sites in the way that it works. Very much like Tinder, you can swipe right or left to register your interest in another user. If you are interested, you can let the other member know by superswiping.
You can also react to content in a user’s profile by choosing from a selection of 9 emojis. If you and the user match, then your emoji reaction is revealed to the other user.When two users both swipe right on each other’s profile, a ‘connection’ is made. The female then has up to 24 hours to follow up and initiate a conversation. If they don’t do so within that time frame, the match is lost.
Bumble Member Structure
The Bumble app is weighted in favour of women, that’s for sure. However, with 55% female users and 45% male members, the gender split is better than many sites. Men indeed have to wait for women to make the first move. Some males might not like this idea. Having said that, if you are a male, you know there is a lot of female activity on the Bumble app.
The platform is also big on photographs. Members can add up to six photos, but you also have the option of linking your Instagram account to the site. This will make the 24 most recent Insta pics visible from your Bumble profile.
Costs and Pricing
The price of the platform Premium is as follows:
| Duration | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 week | $17.99 |
| 1 month | $32.99 |
| 3 months | $66.99 |
| ‘Lifetime’ access | $199.99 |
Bumble Special Features
There are several special features on the app. The Bumble Boost compares well with other sites. It enables you to rematch and reconnect with previous matches for 24 extra hours. You can also Spotlight your profile to users in a specific area or location. You can also enjoy unlimited swiping and Backtrack, which allows you to undo the last swipe you made.
Security and Support
The Bumble app founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, created the service very much with women’s safety in mind. Only women initiate conversations once two users have swiped right and matched. This prevents any unwanted and sleazy approaches. Not only that, any user can block or unmatched another member without the other party being informed.
Our Experience on Bumble
Sign Up Process
The sign-up process for the Bumble app is swift and simple. Once you have downloaded the app for your Apple or Android device. Your name, age, occupation, education will be pulled across from your Facebook account.
Facebook account. It will automatically pull your name, age, occupation, and education details from there. However, if you don’t want to connect via Facebook, you can also create a new account by just giving a mobile phone number. This will then enable you to enter all your details manually. You are then all set to create your profile. The effort you put into this will greatly impact how much interest you get from other users on the Bumble app.
Creating a Profile on the Bumble App
The ‘About Me’ section of your profile on the Bumble app is short. You are limited to only 300 characters. This means it makes sense to try to be original and creative. Statistics show that users who have taken time to complete this section fully get the most interest from other users. There are 3 extra prompts that you can answer, called ‘Move Makers’. This is an extra detail that is lacking on many hookup sites.
Each question has a 120-character limit but is an opportunity to give out interesting information about yourself to make your profile more appealing to other users. When it comes to adding your photos – you can upload up to 6 images – the best advice is to lead with your best photo. The profiles are better than on most sites.
How Good is Matchmaking on Bumble?
No review of sites would be complete without commenting on how good matchmaking is on the site. The platform is very much about the photos and profile if you are a guy. This is your shop window and how you put yourself out there for the ladies. The consensus is this – if you are a guy who is at least average in looks and you put a bit of effort into your profile, review after review online suggest that you could do very well for yourself on the Bumble app.
This is certainly an app that gives you a great chance of finding suitable matches. This is better for love and romance than sites.
How Can I Contact Other Users on Bumble?
When it comes to contacting other users on the site, the ball is very much in the girls’ court. When two users have both swiped right, it is up to the woman to make the first move. A female user can indicate interest by reaching out with an icebreaker or tapping the phone or video icons. Not many sites make contacting over users like this.
If you have added a virtual dating badge to your profile, this lets your potential matches know that you are up for video chatting. If you are comfortable with this, then video calling is an exciting feature. Unlike many hookup sites, this lets you cut right to the chase and have direct contact with a user you are interested in.
Bumble: The Experts’ Conclusion
The platform is a great site that is rightly getting a lot of attention in the dating world. If sites are your thing, reviews suggest that this possibly isn’t the best site for you. The site's typical user tends to be looking for something a bit less casual and slightly more long-term.The app has been created with the safety of women in mind, and while people will understand the thinking behind this, some men won’t like the fact they have to wait for the woman to initiate the first contact.
All in all, though is an easy-to-use and enjoyable dating app.
FAQ
1. Who owns the Bumble app?
Whitney Wolfe Herd founded the Bumble app in 2014. She remains the CEO. The parent company of Bumble is MagicLab, and The Blackstone Group owns a majority stake.
2. Can I renew a Bumble full membership?
If you want to sign up for the platform full premium membership – Bumble Boost – auto-renew will be set up. If you want to make any changes, choose ‘Manage Your Subscription’ from Account Settings.
3. Can you block other members on Bumble?
Yes, you can block other users on the site or unmatch them. The really good news is that the other member will not know you’ve done it either. Not many sites allow you to do this.