Is Bumble Premium is Right For You? Features, Cost, & More

Decide whether a paid Bumble subscription is worth the cost

Written by Cory Stillman

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

What does Bumble Premium include?

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Is Bumble Premium worth it?

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How much does Bumble Premium cost?

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How to Sign Up for Bumble Premium

Are you curious about subscribing to Bumble Premium but want to make sure it's worth the cost? Bumble Premium offers several features that the free version of Bumble does not include, including unlimited swipes, travel mode, and the ability to see who likes you. But is it really worth paying for Bumble Premium? Does it really increase your odds of finding the perfect match? This wikiHow article has everything you need to know about Bumble Premium so you can decide whether an upgrade is right for you.

Things You Should Know

Bumble Premium includes unlimited swipes, access to Advanced Filters and the Beeline, and several other unique features.
Bumble Boost is another paid Bumble subscription that's more affordable than Bumble Premium.
Bumble Premium costs more than the equivalent services at Tinder and Hinge.

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What does Bumble Premium include?

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Beeline access. Bumble's Beeline feature is a special Swipe Deck that includes strictly users who have already swiped right on you. This allows you to swipe right on whoever you like, knowing that you are guaranteed to match! If you're nervous about making the first move, Bumble Premium might be worth it for Beeline access alone.
- Bumble Boost used to offer access to the Beeline, but no longer does with the introduction of Bumble Premium. Legacy subscribers, however, maintain access to the Beeline.^{[1]
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Unlimited swipes. One of the more frustrating features of online dating can be the limits on swiping. With Bumble Premium, you can swipe as much as you would like. If you find yourself running out of swipes often, Bumble Premium can be a worthwhile upgrade.

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Unlimited Advanced Filters. All Bumble users can set basic filters for their Swipe Deck for age and distance, but Premium subscribers can also add Advanced Filters to better curate their matches. These include religion, height, education, attitudes towards drugs/alcohol, and more.
- You can only set a filter for an area in which you have also self-identified. For example, you cannot filter out smokers if you have not already input your own attitude towards smoking.
- You can designate any Advanced Filter as a dealbreaker, ensuring there are no exceptions to this rule appearing in your Swipe Deck. Otherwise, Bumble may relax your filters so as to keep giving you options when you are running low.^{[2]
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Travel mode. Set your location to anywhere in the world and find matches where you least expect it!
- Travel mode can only be enabled in the Bumble mobile app, not on Bumble Web.
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Undo left swipes. If you accidentally swipe left on someone, you can backtrack. This will come in handy if you often find yourself swiping in the wrong direction.
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Unlimited Extends. Bumble offers all users a Daily Extend, which can be used to extend a match that has not yet initiated a conversation. Premium subscribers can extend as many conversations as they need.
- Women can activate an Extend before initiating any conversation, while men and non-binary people can use Extend if their match hasn't reached out within the first 24 hours.^{[3]
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Rematch with expired users. Find your expired matches inside a silver circle in your Match Queue, and rematch with anyone you wish!
- Men cannot rematch with women who never sent a first message.
- You can only rematch with someone when you are responsible for the match expiring (i.e., you never sent the required first message).
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A weekly Spotlight. Bumble's Spotlight feature makes your profile more visible to more people in your area for 30 minutes. Any user can purchase a Spotlight a la carte, but Premium subscribers get a free one each week.
- Bumble Boost includes a weekly Spotlight as well.
- Spotlights do not accumulate, so make sure to use yours each week!
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Five SuperSwipes per week. A SuperSwipe allows you to swipe right on someone and communicate that you are especially interested in them. SuperSwipes can be purchased a la carte, but Premium subscribers can use five for free each week.
- Bumble Boost includes five SuperSwipes per week as well.
- SuperSwipes do not accumulate, so make sure to use yours each week!
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Incognito mode. Sometimes, you may want to swipe without being seen by others. Bumble's Incognito mode allows for exactly that! This mode is only available to Premium subscribers.
- Incognito mode can only be enabled on the Bumble mobile app, and not through Bumble Web.

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Is Bumble Premium worth it?

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Try other dating apps first. Before deciding to pay for Bumble Premium, consider experimenting with other dating apps. Apps like Hinge or Tinder may offer you the results you are looking for without costing you an extra amount.
- Your love life is important, but only make a financial investment in a subscription like Bumble Premium if you are financially capable of doing so. After all, the service is notably more expensive than other premium subscriptions from dating apps like Tinder and Hinge.
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Try Bumble Premium for a short period of time. If you stay on the fence about paying for Bumble Premium, why not just give it a shot? You can pay for as little as one week of the service, and there is no long-term commitment, so you can decide if it is right for you.
- If you decide not to stick with Bumble Premium, you can still get a lot out of Bumble for free!

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How much does Bumble Premium cost?

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As of February 2023, Bumble Premium costs $39.99/month. You can instead purchase a week of Bumble Premium for $19.99, but the monthly price ultimately presents a better value.
- There is no commitment in purchasing Bumble Premium, so you can cancel your subscription at any time.
- A lifetime subscription to Bumble Premium costs $199.99. This offer presents the best value for those interested in purchasing Bumble Premium, as it is a one-time payment that guarantees you access for life.
- Other Bumble Premium subscription models include:
  - 3 months for $79.99
  - 6 months for $119.99
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Bumble Boost costs $24.99/month. Bumble Boost is a lighter and more affordable version of Bumble Premium. Its other subscription models include:
- One week for $12.99
- 3 months for $49.99
- 6 months for $84.99

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How to Sign Up for Bumble Premium

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Visit your profile page. Tap the human icon in the bottom-left corner of the app.
- You can also tap any feature included in Bumble Premium, such as the SuperSwipe or Spotlight icons on the Swipe Deck page.
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Tap the yellow Premium box. At the center of your profile page, you will see a large yellow box with the headline Premium. Tap the Upgrade button to open a list of all Premium plans.
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Select a subscription model. Scroll through the different Premium plans and find the one you are most comfortable with. Then, tap the Get... button at the bottom of the page. You will then check out via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Your Premium features will be available instantly.