How to Rematch on Bumble: Get Expired Matches Back

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: March 17, 2022

Did you miss your chance to write to a Bumble match? Thankfully, Bumble believes in second chances! This wikiHow article will teach you how to reconnect with an expired match on Bumble, including Bumble Bizz and BFF, whether you have a free Bumble account or pay for Bumble Premium or Boost.

Section 1 of 2:

Rematch from Your Match Queue

If you didn't make contact before the clock ran out, that person will eventually reappear in your match queue. There's no telling how long it may take to get that second chance, so you'll have to be patient unless you upgrade to Bumble Premium or Bumble Boost.

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Section 2 of 2:

Rematch Instantly with Bumble Premium or Boost

Paid subscribers can reconnect with expired matches instantly. Just open your match queue, click or tap the expired match, and then select Rematch below their profile photo. You'll know someone is an expired match by the silver circle that frames their profile photo in your queue.^{[1]
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- If you want to upgrade to Bumble Boost or Premium, just tap the pixelated square in your match queue, and then choose the option to subscribe.^{[2]
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- Upgrading gives you more than just the ability to rematch. With Boost, you'll get unlimited swipes, the power to undo accidental swipes, extend time with matches, and more. Premium includes the features of Boost, plus travel mode, the ability to see people on your Beeline, and incognito mode.^{[3]
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Written by:

Nicole Levine, MFA

wikiHow Technology Writer

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 19,266 times.

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Updated: March 17, 2022

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Article SummaryX

1. If you have a free Bumble account, you can rematch with someone when they show up in your match queue again.
2. If you pay for Bumble Premium or Bumble Boost, you can instantly rematch.

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