Wired iconWiredAug 20, 2026

Bumble Tried to Change Dating, but the Dating Market Forced It to Change Instead

The app now allows men to make the first move, suggesting its women-first positioning was limiting growth. It joins other dating apps now throwing everything at the wall in a bid to stay relevant.

Bumble Tried to Change Dating, but the Dating Market Forced It to Change Instead

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The app now allows men to make the first move, suggesting its women-first positioning was limiting growth.

It joins other dating apps now throwing everything at the wall in a bid to stay relevant.

The app now allows men to make the first move, suggesting its women-first positioning was limiting growth. It joins other dating apps now throwing everything at the wall in a bid to stay relevant.

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The app now allows men to make the first move, suggesting its women-first positioning was limiting growth. It joins other dating apps now throwing everything at the wall in a bid to stay relevant.

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