Who it’s for:
Bumble became famous because it requires that women make the first move. A Bumble profile lets you write a bio, answer prompts, include up to six photos, fill out basic info like your job and education, and add flags indicating factors like what type of relationship you’re looking for and whether you want kids. Plus, you can connect to Spotify to let people see what you’ve been jamming out to.
In same-sex matching, either person has the power to make the first move, but there’s a 24-hour time limit to start the chat after you match with someone. In Bumble chats, you can send GIFs and voice messages, which you can’t do on Hinge.
Why we picked this:
We like Bumble because it disrupts the normalized dating ritual of men messaging first. For queer users, this isn’t always the most relevant feature, which is why we also appreciate that it encourages actually chatting with your matches. To ensure inclusivity, Bumble partnered with GLAAD, a media advocacy organization advancing LGBTQ+ acceptance, to provide a safe space for everyone (yes, including folks who don’t identify with the LGBTQ+ community).
Those who choose “nonbinary” can choose from various descriptors, including but not limited to agender, bigender, genderfluid, and gender non-conforming. In addition to its gender identity choices, Bumble lets you pick the gender of who you’d like to match with as well.
