Men will soon be able to message first on Bumble
What it is about
Who published it, and when
How it spread - 9 original reports
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- mashable.com17:29first to report
It's a marked shift from the app where "women make the first move."
Tue, 11 August 2026
3 reports- engadget.com13:00
The company previously teased it would change messaging in May.
- Channel News Asia14:04
- ibtimes.co.uk14:32
Bumble has removed its gendered messaging rule, allowing any user to send the first message. This change aims to provide more flexibility and reduce pressure, enhancing user experience and connection opportunities.
Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- fortune.com14:52
Can it find a new reason for daters to stay?
- newser.com22:45
App also extends reply window for first messages to 72 hours
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- bbc.com14:09
The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)08:16
APLIKACIJE za upoznavanje poput Bumblea napuštaju svajpanje i okreću se umjetnoj inteligenciji.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)16:02
Früher mussten bei Bumble die Frauen zuerst schreiben, jetzt dürfen das auch Männer. Das ist nur logisch – denn die alte Regel war nie so empowernd wie behauptet.