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Bumble drops signature rule, lets men message women first

Bumble said two-thirds of female users supported the change.

Published Aug 18, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A popular dating app is making a major change that abandons its signature feature.

Bumble announced that men will now be allowed to start conversations with women on the platform. Bumble was previously best known for a rule that prohibited male users from making the first move.

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