At Bumble For Friends, we're fully committed and passionate about creating an inclusive and safe space for our community so everyone feels positive and empowered. Gender is unique to each of us, and we believe every new connection starts with being able to show up as your authentic self.
Inclusivity as a priority
We’ve partnered with the experts at GLAAD, a media advocacy organization advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) acceptance, to better provide a space that allows everyone across the gender spectrum to feel safe and seen. With GLAAD's guidance, people can now share more about their gender identities and sexual orientations, enabling them to better express themselves in ways that best reflect who they are.
Choose how you identify
We’ve extended the list of gender options for our community. Whether you’re brand new to Bumble For Friends and just setting up an account, or you’ve used our app before but wish to expand about who you are, how you show up is up to you.
New members can choose their gender identity upon registration by following these steps:
1. When asked about gender, either when registering for a new profile or updating your profile, you can select man, woman, or nonbinary.
2. Once a gender is selected, you’ll see a prompt saying “Add more about your gender,” where you’ll be able to choose from an array of expanded gender identities and sexual orientations.
3. From here you can also decide whether you’d like to show your gender identity on your profile. If you’d prefer your gender identity to be hidden, you can toggle off the button.
Existing members can update their gender identity at any time by following these steps:
1. Select “Edit Profile” underneath your profile avatar on the main screen
2. Scroll down to the "My basics" section
3. Select “Gender”, and from here, you can update your gender
4. From here, you can also decide whether you’d like to show your gender identity on your profile. If you’d prefer your gender identity to be hidden, you can toggle off the button
Please note, you can only choose one gender identity option to display on your profile and both your pronouns and gender identity can be updated at any time.
If you don’t see an option that you identify with, please let us know by tapping on “Suggest another option” at the bottom of the list.
Do you have feedback?
If you have any feedback on Bumble For Friends’ gender identity options or need to ask a question, we’re here for you by contacting us here.