But Bumble has finally ditched the long-standing requirement for female users to make the first move. The dating app has announced a major app update and redesign, including a new 'opening move' tool.

If you need an extra push to be the one to initiate then Bumble is a no-brainer - women must make the first move with a match or they disappear after 24 hours. No pressure. You’re now subscribed ...

Wolfe Herd says that “if Bumble from 2014 to 2024 was about ‘women make the first move,’ 2025 and beyond is ‘make the first move for yourself.’” For a founder who spent a decade ...

Just like the rest of Bumble, however, women will have to make the first move. "Our users were already using our platform to network. So, we decided to introduce that curated section of the app to ...