What is Bumble and how does it work for dating?

Bumble is a popular location-based social and dating application that facilitates communication between interested users. In heterosexual matches, it distinguishes itself by allowing only female users to make the first contact with matched male users, aiming to reduce unwanted messages from men. For same-sex matches or friendships (in Bumble's BFF mode), either person can initiate the conversation. Users sign up with Bumble via their phone number or Facebook profile, set up a brief profile with photos and personal information, and swipe right to "like" potential matches or left to pass on them. Once two users have mutually swiped right on each other, they are considered a match, and the woman has 24 hours to send a message before the match expires. This time limit encourages engagement and quick responses. For those looking for romantic connections, networking opportunities, or friendships, Bumble offers different modes like Bumble Date, Bumble Bizz, and Bumble BFF to cater to these interactions.