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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 17, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Make Friends with Bumble BFF

    Use the friendship side of Bumble to meet new people near you who share your interests.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Download Bumble
    2. 2.Switch to BFF mode
    3. 3.Write a friendly bio
    4. 4.Swipe and match
    5. 5.Meet up for coffee
    1

    Download Bumble

    ~15s
    Install the free Bumble app from the App Store or Play Store. Sign up with your phone number and create a basic profile with 3 to 6 photos and a short bio.
    2

    Switch to BFF mode

    ~15s
    On the home screen, tap the mode button at the top — it might say "Date" by default. Switch it to "BFF." Your profile now only shows to people looking for friends.
    3

    Write a friendly bio

    ~15s
    Describe what you are looking for ("new-in-town hiking buddies," "book club friends," "coffee and board games"). List 3 hobbies. Avoid anything that sounds romantic since this is friend-only.
    4

    Swipe and match

    ~15s
    Swipe right on people whose profiles sound like a good match. If they swipe right on you too, it is a match and you can message each other.
    5

    Meet up for coffee

    ~15s
    After a few back-and-forth messages, suggest a low-pressure first meet — coffee, a dog park, or a yoga class. Meet in a public place and tell someone where you are going, same as any first meeting with someone online.

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    Bumble BFF is a mode inside the free Bumble app that is for making friends, not dating. You swipe through other people looking for friends, match, and chat — same format as dating apps, but nobody is looking for romance.

    It is especially popular after a move to a new city or after life changes like retirement or a divorce when old friend circles shift.

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