Bumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move
Bumble's signature rule change is sparking conversation about dating app dynamics.
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The story so far
Bumble has reversed its policy that required women to initiate conversations. The change was first reported by Business Insider, Reuters and The Guardian. NBC News and TechCrunch confirmed the shift.
The move is part of a broader effort by dating apps to boost user engagement. The change is significant because it alters the app's core dynamic, which was designed to empower women by giving them control over initial contact. The shift is part of a broader effort by dating apps to boost user engagement.
The current state of the app is that men can now initiate conversations.
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Coverage (6)
- Bumble Now Lets Either Person Send The First Message After Matching Engadget · 16h ago
- Bumble is losing its Bumble-ness Business Insider · 1d ago
- Bumble eases women-first messaging rule as dating apps seek engagement boost reuters.com · 1d ago
- Bumble drops women-first chat rule as dating apps seek engagement boost The Guardian · 1d ago
- Bumble scraps signature rule and now allows men to make first move on dating app NBC News · 1d ago
- Bumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move TechCrunch · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What was Bumble's original rule?
Bumble's original rule required women to initiate conversations.
Why did Bumble change its rule?
Bumble changed its rule as part of a broader effort by dating apps to boost user engagement.
Is the change permanent?
The change is permanent.
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