Bumble just launched a new feature designed to let you tell a match you’re reallyinto them.
Available now, SuperSwipe is a button that signals to a potential match that you want to match before they even swipe on you. Traditionally someone has to wait until they swipe left or right on you to find out you’re also into them.
Here’s how it works: On each potential match’s profile there will be a small heart button that will initiate a SuperSwipe when tapped. Then when your profile comes across the screen of the user that you SuperSwiped, they’ll see a small icon indicating you made that first move.
The feature is similar to Tinder’s Super Like button, which it launched in late 2015. At the time Tinder said that conversations initiated with a Super Like lasted an average of 70 percent longer than other conversations.
A Super Like or SuperSwipe feature makes sense for any dating platform – if you’ve ever used a dating app, you know there’s something special about knowing someone is already into you. You’re probably more likely to swipe right on them, and of course it just feels good to be wanted.
To be clear, Bumble will already tell you who has swiped right on you if you pay for their premium service. Butknowing someone swiped right on you definitely doesn’t carry the same weight that a SuperSwipewill – especially since each one costs almost a dollar.
To let users pay for this new feature, Bumble is launching Bumble Coins. Priced at $0.99 each with a discount for buying in bulk, these coins will become the official in-app currency to pay for SuperSwipes, as well as additional paid features that the dating app will be launching before the end of the year. One of these (yet to be announced) paid features will let you skip ahead in someone’s queue of suitors, so they see you sooner.
Bumble launching a dedicated in-app currency is a strong sign they are preparing to take monetization more seriously. If future features are all priced at a dollar and similarly addicting, features like SuperSwipe can quickly add up to potentially become a serious source of revenue for Bumble.
FAQs
SuperSwipes are the same premise as a Tinder Super Like. It's a way for your "like" to stand out a little more. You'll know if someone Super Swiped you thanks to a little yellow notification bar that shows on their profile card when it comes up in your match feed.
How does Bumble work swipe left or right? ›
After completing your profile and preferences, it's time to swipe. Bumble is similar to Tinder: swipe left to dislike, right to like. Scroll down to view more of a viewer's profile.
What happens if you SuperSwipe someone on Bumble? ›
After you activate a SuperSwipe, the other user will be notified that you're interested in getting to know them better.
Does someone know if you swipe right on Bumble? ›
Receiving a notification that someone has liked your profile means you're on the path to making meaningful connections! This notification is sent when someone has swiped right on your profile but doesn't mean you have a new match waiting. A match is created once both users have mutually swiped right on each other.
How long does Bumble Superswipe last? ›
Spotlight and SuperSwipes expire and renew weekly, so make sure to use them! Bumble Premium includes: Access to unlimited Advanced filters. Access to your Beeline so you can see your admirers.
What does a black star mean on Bumble? ›
You'll also see a star icon at the bottom of the profile, which is the icon for bumble's in-app currency bumble coins and Super Swipes. Using these coins is a way to confidently show another user you're really interested in them, instead of the usual back and forth that comes with meeting people through an app.
What happens if you only swipe left on Bumble? ›
If You're Not Interested: Swipe Left
First just head over to your swipe queue by tapping on the hive icon in the bottom left corner. If you tap through someone's profile and decide that they aren't a good match for you, simply swipe left. This means that you won't match with them.
What happens if you swipe left too much on Bumble? ›
Once you hit your daily swipe limit, you will have to wait 24 hours for your swipes to reset (e.g. if you hit the limit at 8 pm your swipes will refresh at 8 pm the next day). If you would like to continue swiping, you can get unlimited votes with a Bumble Boost or Bumble Premium subscription.
Do you swipe left or right? ›
Swipe right means to like or accept someone, while swipe left means to reject them. The meaning of these two phrases is basically Tinder's core mechanics. If both people swipe right on each other, they'll be matched up.
What does the yellow circle mean on Bumble? ›
The top of the page is your match queue, which shows matches and, if you've upgraded to Bumble Premium, your "Beeline." Ordinary matches have a yellow circle, while the Beeline is contained in a green circle. The Beeline is a list of profiles who have swiped right on you but you haven't swiped right on yet.
The green star is a Superswipe in Bumble BFF. The yellow diamond is a profile Spotlight. The blue check means a user's profile has been verified by Bumble.
What does the heart mean on Bumble? ›
Sending a Compliment
In the bottom left-hand corner of any of these profile features, you'll see a yellow icon with a heart inside a speech bubble. Click on this and a text box will open for you to write something fun and positive—and snappy, since there's a 150 character limit!
Does Bumble penalize you for swiping right? ›
People Who Swiped Right on You
While you won't know that they've already liked you (unless they've SuperSwiped you or you're a Premium user who can see the Beeline), users who've already shown interest will always appear near the front of your match stack. Bumble may penalize you if you swipe right on too many users.
Can you see how many times someone viewed your profile on Bumble? ›
Can Bumble Users See When You Looked at Their Bumble Profiles? Firstly, Bumble does not have a feature that informs users when someone has viewed their profile. This approach aligns with the company's commitment to privacy, ensuring users can browse the app without feeling monitored.
How many super swipes do you get on Bumble? ›
Stand out to daters that catch your eye by using Bumble's SuperSwipe feature. With Bumble Premium, you get five uses of SuperSwipe a week. Using SuperSwipe on someone's profile will mean that your profile will be one of the first they see when they open Bumble.
How do you know when you really like someone in Bumble? ›
Revisiting their bio, photos, and responses to prompts can help you see if you have a shared hobby, if you relate to them in some way, or if they make you laugh—all promising signs that you like them.
What does the diamond mean on Bumble? ›
The green star is a Superswipe in Bumble BFF. The yellow diamond is a profile Spotlight. The blue check means a user's profile has been verified by Bumble.
Can I undo a left swipe on Bumble? ›
If you've accidentally swiped left, you can tap the arrow on the top left corner of your screen. To Backtrack on Bumble Web tap the two arrows next to the 'X' icon.
