Bumble Will Replace Swiping Right With... Something

Bumble plans to replace swipe-based matching with a new interaction model.

It will also remove the optional rule that women must message first in heterosexual matches.

The company has not detailed the new system, but it has been testing AI tools like Bee.

A limited rollout is expected in select markets in Q4 2026.

The shift could reshape dating app behavior and accelerate AI-driven matchmaking across the industry.