eSAFETY GUIDE
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Bumble

18+
Minimum age according to Bumble
18+ Minimum age according to Bumble

What is Bumble?

Bumble is a social media service used for friendship, dating and online networking. It differs from other mainstream dating and friendship apps by allowing women and non-binary people to make the first move to initiate a relationship. When members of the opposite sex are matched on bumble by mutually swiping right, only the woman is able to make a connection. In same sex relationships or if you or your match are non-binary, either person is encouraged to make the first move. Once the first move is made, the other person has 24 hours to respond, or the connection expires. A separate app called Bumble for Friends is also available.

Website: bumble.com

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Bumble?

Lean more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use dating services like Bumble.

Bumble is used for: content sharing, in-app purchasing, location sharing, messaging/online chat, online dating, online relationships, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

How can you report online abuse or block someone?

These links are provided by Bumble:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Bumble:

Key safety links

These links are provided by Bumble:

  • Safety on Bumble
    Safety tips while using Bumble.
  • Deception detector
    Learn how Bumble uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify and remove spam, scam and fake profiles.
  • Private detector
    Explains how Bumble gives you control over unsolicited nudes by using AI to automatically blur potential nude images shared within chat on Bumble.
  • Safety IRL
    Safety tips for meeting people in person.
  • Community guidelines
    Guidelines for the acceptable use of Bumble.
  • Help centre
    Get help and support using Bumble.
  • Terms and conditions
    The rules governing the use of Bumble.

Last updated: 18/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.