Bumble is one of the most popular dating apps out there. What makes it unique is that women have to make the first move and initiate conversation after a match.
But before you match with someone, Bumble now allows users to send compliments on profiles to stand out and show interest.
So how do you send and see compliments on Bumble? Here’s a detailed guide:
How to See the Compliments You Received
There are two ways to see compliments sent to you on Bumble:
1. In Your Match Feed
When someone sends you a compliment, their profile will automatically appear in your chat on the Bumble app:
You can see the little heart icon which indicates they complimented you.
Tap on their profile bubble to view their full profile and see the actual text of the compliment they sent you.
2. In Your Beeline
Your Bumble Beeline shows people who have already right-swiped you and are waiting to match. When someone sends you a compliment, they automatically right-swipe so they’ll appear in your Beeline too.
To access it, tap the gray heart icon on the bottom bar of the Bumble app:
In your Beeline, tap the users to reveal their abbreviated profiles and see the compliments they sent you.
You can reveal the first 5 profiles per day for free. After that, you’ll need to subscribe to Bumble Premium to keep viewing your Beeline.
The Beeline is great because you can match with people who already showed interest by complimenting you!
How to Send Compliments on Bumble
To send a compliment to someone on Bumble:
- Open the Bumble app and browse through profiles as usual
- When you find a profile you like, tap on any of their photos, bio section, or prompts
- On the bottom left, you will see a yellow icon with a heart inside a chat bubble
- Tap on this to open the compliment sender
- Type your compliment within 150 characters
- Hit send!
Some tips for sending great compliments:
- Be positive and kind
- Comment specifically on what you liked about their profile – this shows you actually read it!
- Be creative and make them smile
- Don’t use pickup lines or be overly flattering
You can only send a limited number of compliments per day for free. After hitting your limit, you will need to purchase more if you want to continue sending compliments for the day.
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Why Send or Receive Compliments on Bumble?
Bumble Compliments are a fun, low-pressure way to interact with people you’re interested in before you match.
For the sender:
- It helps you stand out so the person is more likely to swipe right on you
- Gives you an opportunity to showcase your creativity & personality
- Starts the conversation off in a positive way
For the receiver:
- Feels nice to receive a genuine compliment!
- Saves you time by surfacing people who already like your profile
- Gives you easy conversation starters for if you match
Overall, exchanging compliments often creates matches that lead to better conversations. So don’t be shy about sending compliments on Bumble!
When Do Bumble Compliments Convert to Matches?
Wondering when all those Bumble compliments actually turn into matches? Here’s the scoop:
- Women have 24 hours to message a match before it expires. So if you complimented a woman who you haven’t matched with yet, she has 24 hours after your match to message you before losing the match.
- For men and LGBTQ users, there is no time limit. The match stays active until someone messages the other person first.
- Therefore, men and LGBTQ users technically have unlimited time to message a match if they connect via a compliment first.
- But don’t wait too long! Ideally, you want to message within a few days of matching if you’re truly interested in them.
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Tips for Using Bumble Compliments
Here are some top tips:
- Keep it classy. Be positive and kind. Don’t use cheesy pick-up lines or be overly flattering.
- Comment specifically on what you liked about their profile. Did you both go to the same college? Love that they’re wearing your favorite band’s t-shirt? This shows you took the time to actually read their profile.
- Use compliments sparingly. They have more impact if you only send them to people you’re really interested in matching with.
- Respond if you get a compliment! If someone took the time to send you one, you should return the gesture. Either swipe right on them or pay the compliment forward.
- Follow-up after matching. If you match with someone who previously complimented you, reference it in your first message! This gets things off on the right foot.
- See who complimented you. Regularly check both your Match Queue and Beeline to see who is already interested in you. Bumble compliments can help surface great matches!
Optimizing Your Bumble Profile to Get More Compliments
If you want to receive more compliments on Bumble, having an engaging, attractive profile is key. Here are some tips to optimize your Bumble profile and stand out:
- Add high-quality photos that showcase your personality. Don’t just add random selfies. Get photos of you pursuing hobbies, with friends, etc.
- Fill out all profile sections thoroughly – especially the bio. Write about your interests, what you’re looking for, etc. This gives people more hooks to compliment you on.
- Use prompts playfully. Come up with fun, unique answers to Bumble’s profile prompts. Leaning into humor is a great way to get compliments.
- Link your Spotify and Instagram. This adds layers to your profile so there’s more for potential matches to engage with and compliment.
- Refresh your profile every few months. Cycle in new photos and prompt answers over time to intrigue fresh sets of potential matches.
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FAQs
How many free compliments do you get?
You can send 5 free compliments per day to other users on Bumble. After sending 5 compliments in one day, you will need to purchase extra compliments if you want to keep complimenting additional people that same day.
Do compliments expire?
No, any compliments you purchase in the Bumble app do not expire, so feel free to buy plenty of compliments without worrying about losing them! The compliments you buy can be held indefinitely to use whenever you want.
Can men send compliments to women?
Yes, any Bumble user regardless of gender can send compliments to any other user. Men can send compliments to women and women can send compliments to men. Compliment sending is open between all genders on Bumble.
What happens if I compliment someone who has already left-swiped me?
Unfortunately, if you send a compliment to a user who has already swiped left on you, nothing will happen. For your compliment to be received, the recipient must not have already rejected your profile by left-swiping. Make sure to review potential matches carefully before sending out compliments.
How often do compliment senders and receivers match?
According to statistics released by Bumble, members who exchange compliments before matching have a much greater chance of hitting it off versus users who have not complimented before getting a match. Complimenting first leads to more successful connections.
Get Creative With Bumble Compliments!
At the end of the day, compliments should be fun and help you make connections easily.
So relax, embrace your witty side, and don’t be afraid to get creative with paying people those mini virtual compliments before making a Bumble match!
