Bumble Safety Settings & Tips for Adults

Bumble is a unique dating app where women make the first move, giving users more control over their interactions. As with any online dating platform, privacy and safety must come first. In 2025, Bumble has adopted new features to align with the age assurance laws in Ireland and the UK and further protect adult users against fraud, harassment, and exploitation.

This updated guide explores all available Bumble safety features, how to activate them, and why age assurance tools are essential in ensuring secure and trustworthy connections. Online dating can be dangerous.

 

 

Overview of Key Features

Bumble offers a range of tools designed to enhance user safety and promote respectful interactions. These settings are easy to use and accessible within the app.

 

 

Bumble Safety Features Available

Profile Verification

• Confirms identity with real-time selfies.
• Adds a blue checkmark to verified profiles, boosting trust.

 

Private Detector

• AI-powered tool that blurs potentially explicit images.
• Users can choose to block, report, or view the content.

 

Block & Report

• Built-in reporting options for every profile and chat.
• Helps prevent inappropriate behaviour or identify fake accounts.

 

Snooze Mode

• Temporarily hides your profile while retaining data.
• Allows users to take a break without deleting their account.

 

Incognito Mode (Premium)

• Browse privately and control who sees your profile.
• Enhances discretion and personal privacy.

 

Video & Voice Calling

• Secure in-app communication options.
• Eliminates the need to share personal phone numbers.

 

Safety Centre

• Access educational tools, reporting features, and emergency contacts.
• Includes support for mental health and crisis response.

 

Age Verification

• Mandatory for users in Ireland and the UK.
• Verifies age and identity using secure biometric ID technology.

 

 

How to Activate Bumble Safety Settings

Getting started with Bumble’s safety features is simple. Follow these steps:

• Open the Bumble app and tap on the Profile icon.
• Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Safety.
• Turn on features such as Profile Verification, Private Detector, and Video Calls.
• For Incognito Mode, check your premium settings.
• To activate Yoti verification, follow the prompt within the app or visit https://www.yoti.com.
• Explore the Safety Centre for live support and learning resources.

 

 

Bumble Dating Safety Tips

To maximise your safety while dating online, consider these practical tips:

• Always meet in public for the first few dates to stay safe.
• Use video chat first to verify your match before meeting in person.
• Share your location or plans with a friend or family member.
• Avoid sharing sensitive information, such as your home address or financial details.
• Trust your instincts—if something feels off, un-match or report the user.

 

 

Why These Settings Matter

Bumble promotes respectful online connections, but your safety still depends on using the tools provided. Age assurance through Yoti, proactive content moderation via Private Detector, and options for secure video chat significantly reduce risks like scams, harassment, or abuse.

 

By actively enabling these safety features, users contribute to a more respectful and trustworthy dating experience—for themselves and others.

 

 

Age Assurance Laws in Ireland & the UK

In 2025, both Ireland and the United Kingdom require dating apps to comply with strict age verification laws. These legal frameworks are designed to protect users and prevent underage access to adult platforms.

Bumble meets these requirements by integrating with Yoti, a secure and privacy-preserving digital ID solution. This system:

• Confirms users are over 18.
• Enhances accountability and platform trust.
• Reduces the risk of exploitation and identity fraud.

 

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We provide independent, research-backed advice on digital privacy, online safety, responsible tech use, and the laws shaping the internet in Ireland, the UK, and globally. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, adult platform user, or simply someone who cares about digital well-being, this is your hub for trusted information.

 

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Together, let’s make the online world safer, one informed choice at a time.

 

 

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