If you are looking for a practical and safe way to make new friends, Bumble might be the ideal choice. The app, available for Android and iOS, has become one of the world's most popular platforms for meeting new people—whether for friendship, networking, or romantic relationships. Best of all? You can download it right now and start exploring new connections.
Bumble: date, friends and network
What is Bumble?
Launched in 2014, Bumble emerged as an alternative to Tinder, aiming to offer a more respectful and safe experience for all genders. One of the app's distinguishing features is that, in heterosexual connections, only women can initiate conversations—which helps avoid unwanted messages. But Bumble goes beyond romance: it also offers specific modes for those seeking real friendships or even professional contacts.
Main features
Bumble is divided into three modes:
- Bumble Date: for those seeking romantic relationships.
- Bumble BFF: ideal for those who want to make new friends.
- Bumble Bizz: focused on networking and professional connections.
Since the focus here is friendship, the way Bumble BFF That's what matters. With it, you can create a profile with photos, a personal description, and interests. The app uses geolocation to suggest people nearby who are also looking for new friends. When two people "match," that is, they like each other, the conversation is open and can begin.
Android and iOS compatibility
Bumble is available for free to Android (on the Google Play Store) and iOS (on the App Store). It works well on virtually any modern smartphone with an internet connection. The interface is intuitive, clean, and easy to use.
How to Use Bumble BFF to Make Real Friends
See the step-by-step guide to get started:
- Download and install Bumble on your cell phone (Android or iOS).
- Create your account using your mobile number, Apple ID or Facebook account.
- Choose the BFF mode (can be changed at any time in the menu).
- Set up your profile with photos, description, interests and preferences.
- The app will show you profiles of other people nearby who also want to be friends.
- Swipe right to like or left to pass.
- When the match happens, the conversation is releasedJust start a conversation!
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Easy to use and visually pleasing interface.
- Dedicated mode just for making friends.
- Interest and location filters.
- Profile verification system for more security.
- Allows you to limit interactions based on gender, age, and distance.
Disadvantages:
- In small towns, there may be few profiles available.
- Some extra features are only available in the paid version.
- Matches expire in 24 hours if no one initiates the conversation.
Free or paid?
Bumble is free, and with the basic version you can already use practically all the main features, including creating a profile, matching, and chatting. However, there is a paid version called Bumble Boost or Bumble Premium, which includes benefits such as:
- Go back to profiles you swiped left on by mistake;
- See who has already liked your profile;
- Use advanced search filters;
- Extend the time of matches that expire in 24 hours.
These features are useful, but not essential for those just looking for friendships.
Usage tips
- Be honest in your profile description. Say you're there to make friends.
- Add real and authentic photos.
- Interact politely and respectfully.
- Use filters to find people with common interests.
- Keep the conversation flowing and natural—like a chat between colleagues.
Overall app rating
Bumble has great reviews in the app stores: about 4.3 stars on Google Play and 4.2 on the App Store, with millions of downloads. Users praise the app's seriousness, variety of features, and more respectful environment than other similar apps.
In BFF mode, many people report finding true friends, including during city changes or periods of loneliness. The ability to filter interests and goals makes the experience more efficient and personalized.
If you are in search of real friendships, Bumble BFF can be a great gateway to new connections. Just download it, set up your profile, and start discovering amazing people around you.
