How Many Free Likes Do You Get on Bumble? (And When Do They Reset?)

What is the limit for likes on Bumble?

Bumble allows you to “like” 25 profiles per day. There’s no officially stated number, but users report that they get to “swipe right,” or like, 25 other profiles per day. Bumble says this is because limiting the number of likes users can give helps users be more careful with their swipes, making for more careful and genuine connections. Users can get unlimited likes by purchasing Bumble Premium or Bumble Boost, paid services that offer extra features like backtracking on swipes and receiving a spotlight on your profile. Dating apps don’t limit the number of “dislikes” or left swipes you can use, Bumble included.

When do likes reset on Bumble?

On Bumble, likes reset 24 hours after your last like. Bumble confirms that the limit resets 24 hours after you send your 25th like. That means if you make your 25th swipe at 7pm, your likes will reset at 7pm the next day, and you’re ready to start looking at profiles again. Compare this to other dating apps, where users report that Tinder allows 25 swipes every 12 hours, and Hinge allows 8 likes which reset at 4 am each day.

How many matches do people usually get on Bumble?

Your number of matches depends heavily on your location and profile. There’s no real answer to this question, because every person’s experience on Bumble varies by quite a bit. People in cities are likely to get more people liking their profile, and therefore get more matches, just because of the sheer number of other profiles available. How you’ve filled out your profile also matters quite a bit, as it’s what other users see and use to decide whether or not they’ll swipe right. You usually get the most matches in the first couple days after making a profile, or after moving to a new location, where the other profiles are new to you.

Getting More Matches on Bumble

Include several varied and clear pictures of yourself. Professional matchmaker and dating coach Lauren Sanders says to “post really good pictures. Several of them. The more the better.” Your photos are people’s first impression of you, so make them count, and present your best self. Make sure your face is clear in the majority of them, and that each is visually distinct. And ease up on the selfies. For example, include photos from different angles and in different settings to help people feel like they know more about your looks and general presence. Also, smile in most of your photos! A good smile makes you feel approachable and friendly. Don’t be afraid to get a little goofy in a few of them to show off your fun side, but also consider including 1 or 2 photos of yourself all dressed up, or in your element, practicing hobbies or other passions.

Give people a taste for who you are in your bio. Sanders says that the more detail you have in your bio, the better, and that more detailed bios have more success. But also, don’t overthink it! It helps to pretend like you’re already introducing yourself, in-person, to your matches. Here are some things you might include when writing your bio: What you do for work, what you’re studying, or what field you’re in. What you’re passionate about, other than professional pursuits. If you had a captive audience, what topic would you be able to lecture about for hours? What’s something you’ve always wanted to do, and would do if the right person came along? If politics and religion are important to you, politely include those, as well.

Tell people what you’re looking for in your bio. Sanders also suggests stating your reason for using Bumble in your bio. Your bio tells people who you are, but equally important is what you’re on Bumble (or any other dating app) for. Are you looking for a long-term relationship? Something more temporary? Just friends? People don’t love to guess as to why you’re there and if your goals match up, so help them out! Even if it weeds out some possible matches, you’ll be on the same page with matches you do make. If you’re not sure of your end goal, or are open to anything, say that! You might type something suave like, “Show me what I’m looking for,” or, “Open to anything with the right person.”

Fill out the rest of your profile, not just your bio. Sanders’ advice about more detail holds true elsewhere on your profile, too. Navigate to your profile, tap “Edit,” and fill out every available field—your gender, hometown, height, weight, activity level, etc. This gives other users an even better idea of who you are. Be sure to answer your profile prompts, as well!

Take advantage of your daily likes. Bumble’s algorithm is a mystery to all but the Bumble staff, but reports suggest that dating apps tend to favor users who are very active. If possible, log on each day and get your 25 swipes in. Even if the algorithm doesn’t actually change in your favor, you’re still upping your numbers, which means upping your chances.

Switch up your profile filters. Bumble allows you to filter other profiles by age and distance. Fiddle with these filters and make them more inclusive to see a wider range of profiles, and as a result, getting more eyes on your own profile. Just be sure you’re sure of your preferences!

Link your other social media accounts. Bumble allows you to link your Instagram and Spotify accounts. If you have these, connect them! That way, other users can see more photos of you and get a fuller picture of your personality and lifestyle. They can also peek at your music to get a sense of your excellent taste.

Get online during the active hours. It’s a safe bet that people are more likely to be online after working hours and on the weekend, when they have some free time to surf the dating scene. Try to log on at around 6-8 p.m. and get your swipes in, when the app is most buzzing, to have more interactions, and maybe even get favored by the algorithm.

Give Bumble Boost or Premium a try. These paid services give you access to valuable features, like backtracking on swipes, Spotlights (which put your profile on top of the stack), and SuperSwipes, which tells another user that you’re super interested. Each of these helps you view and reach more users than a standard free profile, so give them a shot! Premium also lets you access your Beeline to see who liked you, set your location elsewhere to get remote matches, and rematch with expired matches.

Edit your profile if you find that you’re slow to match with others. If you’re not getting many matches, try editing your profile. Insert new photos, answer prompts differently, and try out a new bio. Then, keep tweaking things to see what works. For example, if you suddenly get more matches after uploading a new photo, try replacing other photos on your profile, too.

Remake your profile to get a fresh start. If you’ve exhausted your possible matches, there’s always the nuclear option. Delete your account, then remake it to get swiping again. This time, switch up your photos and bio to give other users a fresh look at your profile.