Signing Up and Getting Started
What is Bumble For Friends?
Bumble For Friends is our dedicated friend-finding app for creating connections with people in your area.
Once you’ve...
How do I make friends on the Bumble For Friends app?
First, make sure you’ve downloaded Bumble For Friends, our dedicated friendship app. If you already have a Bumble acc...
Why can’t I find Bumble For Friends on the App/Play Store?
It may be because our Bumble For Friends app isn't available in your location yet. But don’t worry, we’re working har...
I'm new to Bumble For Friends. What are the best tips for navigating BFF?
Bumble For Friends is our dedicated friend-finding app for connecting with people in your area.We’re so excited to ha...
Using Bumble For Friends
Are there any rules?
Only a few! Please, check our Guidelines and Terms and Conditions to make sure you play safely and responsibly.
You...
How does messaging work on Bumble For Friends?
Connection is a two-way street. Before a conversation can get off the ground, both members have to have swiped to the...
What are AI Icebreakers on Bumble For Friends?
Coming up with the perfect convo starter can be hard sometimes! That’s why we’ve created icebreakers, which use artif...
What is the Compliments feature on Bumble For Friends?
The Compliments feature allows you to share a kind, written comment before connecting. On Bumble For Friends app, you...
Profile and Account Settings
What are Profile Badges?
Basic Info BadgesBasic Info Badges are an easy way to share more about yourself on your Bumble For Friends profile wi...
Do I need to add a secondary login method to my Bumble For Friends account?
If you use your phone number to log into your Bumble For Friends account, it’s essential that you add a secondary log...
Can I use Bumble For Friends without giving location permissions?
At this time, you do have to grant Bumble For Friends location permissions while the app is in use in order to be abl...
Can I hide my location on Bumble For Friends?
Bumble For Friends uses your location to connect you with potential connections so there isn’t a way to hide your loc...
Paid Features
What is Premium on Bumble For Friends?
We're excited to introduce our Premium subscription that'll help maximize your experience and ultimately lead to more...
What is Liked You?
Your “Liked You” section is a premium feature that fills with members who’ve swiped to the right on you, but you have...
What is Travel Mode?
Moving to a new city and want to connect with a new friend to show you the best spots? Whether you’re heading down th...
What is Backtrack?
Backtrack is a premium feature that lets you undo a left swipe.
- You can sign up for Premium by tapping on the optio...
Plans
What is Plans on Bumble For Friends?
Plans is a tab on Bumble For Friends where you can find everything you need to get involved with your local community...
How can I create a plan?
To set up a plan on Bumble For Friends:
Head to the Plans tab (at the bottom of your screen)
Tap on the grey “+” ico...
How can I join a plan?
To join a public plan: Tap the yellow “Ask to join” button at the bottom of the details page, and your request will b...
Will my plans be visible outside of the Bumble For Friends app?
Yes, any plan created as a “public plan” will be visible outside of the Bumble For Friends app. When you create ...
Private Group Chat
Why can’t I see a way to make a private group chat?
You’ll need to have at least 2 connections on Bumble For Friends before you’re able to create a private group chat.
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How do I create a private group chat?
Create a group chat with your Bumble For Friends connections.
Go to your connections screen. At the top, you’ll see ...
How do I join a private group chat?
You’ll need to be invited to join a group chat. If you’re invited, you’ll see a prompt within your 1:1 chat with a fr...
What happens if I don’t accept a private group chat invitation?
If you don’t want to accept the invitation, you don’t have to.