Causes of No Matches on Bumble
There are four common reasons for not receiving any matches on Bumble.
Your profile hasn’t been filled out properly: You’ve left a lot of details blank, which keeps your profile from being shown to the most relevant users. Maybe you only have a photo or two that doesn’t show off how great you look, so it doesn’t catch users’ attention enough and they end up swiping left to pass.Your settings aren’t configured right: In your settings, you can choose up to two filters (with a free account) to help you find the most relevant matches. You can also expand or narrow your distance for the locations of the profiles you see.You’re picky with who you swipe right on: You could be missing out on matches without even knowing it because you’re only swiping right on the best of the best profiles that you come across.You’re not a good fit for Bumble: Bumble users are typically looking for serious relationships, so if your profile suggests the opposite, this might explain why you’re getting a lot of passes and no matches.
How to Fix an Improperly Filled out Profile
If you were quick to fill out your Bumble profile or skipped it altogether, try the following:
How to Fix Your Bumble Settings
It’s important to select the most relevant filters for your profile searches so that the right profiles appear for you (and vice versa). You might also want to consider expanding your desired age range and distance to increase your reach.
How to Fix Your Bumble Swiping Habits
The only way to fix your super picky or strict swiping habits is by easing up a bit and being more generous with swiping right to like profiles more often. Remember that by doing so, you’re just opening up the doors for communication—you don’t necessarily need to do anything else if you find that the match doesn’t take off. It will eventually expire if you stop communicating.
How to Fix Being a Poor Fit for Bumble
It’s important to understand that the majority of Bumble users are using the platform to make meaningful connections that eventually lead to serious commitment. If this isn’t what you’re looking for and your profile reflects it, you might want to consider trying one of the best dating apps.
