If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether your Bumble profile still shows to others when you’re not actively swiping, chatting or otherwise using the app, you’re not the only one. It’s a question on everyone’s mind, especially if you’re taking a break from the app or just aren’t as active as you would like to be.
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Bumble’s Algorithm: What It Does
Bumble’s Algorithm prioritizes active users to ensure that things stay fresh and relevant. So, if you’re not using the app on a regular basis, your profile may not show up as much or, potentially, at all to other users. Exercise, in the most general sense — swipe, say, update your profile — leads to visibility.
Your Profile May Still Show, but Less Frequently
Even if you’re no longer actively using the app, your profile may still show up for others, but will be determined by the app’s ranking system, which considers activity rates. If you haven’t signed in or swiped on Bumble in a while, your profile likely won’t appear as often in the daily pool of potential matches. But it’s not an all or nothing situation; your profile can still show up for other people randomly.
About Bumble Boost/Premium and Your Profile Visibility: For users with Bumble Boost or Bumble Premium, the app gives you more control over visibility. With features like Travel (which let you set where you are instead of relying on your actual location) you can interact with users in different parts of the country, even if you aren’t swiping. Plus, SuperSwipes can get your profile more eyes and attention, no matter how often you’re swiping.
What Happens to Your Matches and Messages?
If you’re still in active matches or ongoing conversation, those will still be visible to you even if you’re not using the app. If a lot of time goes by without any action, some matches might expire though. Bumble’s “24-hour rule” about starting a conversation also means that if you haven’t begun chatting with someone within a day, the match will vanish.
To increase your chances of appearing and being seen by other users on Bumble, you want to be somewhat active on the app. Frequent activity communicates to the algorithm that you’re some sort of engaged user, which raises the visibility of your profile. But if you’ve paused your swiping, your profile can still pop up — just not as much as when you’re actively engaging. So keep this in mind if you want to get the best results with Bumble!
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