what is bumble

Bumble is an online dating and networking application that was launched in 2014. It allows users to create profiles and view potential matches, which they can "swipe left" to reject or "swipe right" to indicate interest. In heterosexual matches, only female users can make the first contact with matched male users, while in homosexual matches, either person can send a message first. The app also includes features such as Bumble Bizz for career networking and Bumble BFF for finding platonic friends. Bumble has been praised for empowering women to make the first move and for its diverse range of orientations supported. It has also faced criticism for its time limit for communications to be initiated by women and push notifications. The app has experienced an increase in monthly active users, and as of January 2021, it had 2.4 million paying users. Bumble is available for download on various platforms and offers optional subscription packages for enhanced features.