What is a SuperSwipe?

A SuperSwipe is a feature on Bumble that lets a user show stronger interest in someone compared to using a regular swipe. When you use a SuperSwipe, the person you choose is notified right away, and your profile is marked with a unique symbol in their feed. This change makes your interest clear and puts your profile among the first they see.

How SuperSwipe Works

SuperSwipes are available for everyone using Bumble. However, the number of times you can use this feature for free each week depends on your subscription. People with the Boost or Premium option receive 5 each week, while those with Premium Plus receive 10 each week. All users can also buy extra packs, with up to 30 at a time available through the profile area.

To use a SuperSwipe, you tap the yellow star icon visible at the bottom of the profile card when viewing someone you are interested in. This step is separate from the usual right swipe, which indicates a more general interest.

What Happens When Someone Uses a SuperSwipe

If someone uses a SuperSwipe on your profile, you will see a small yellow bar as a notification on their profile card within your feed. This visible cue means you know exactly who has sent a SuperSwipe to you.

When you match with someone after sending a SuperSwipe, you both get notified in the app. The message function then becomes available to start a conversation as it would with any other matched profile.

Purpose and Use

The main goal of the SuperSwipe feature is to let someone show they are more interested in a user than they would be with a regular swipe. Using a SuperSwipe increases the chance that your profile will get attention from the other person. For users worried about getting lost in the queue, SuperSwipe pushes their profile forward so it is less likely to be missed.

Research from dating service reviews and online profiles supports the idea that a clear and strong signal of interest can lead to a higher match rate. Data from the group VIDA Select, which reviewed more than one thousand different test profiles, found that profiles using strong interest signals such as SuperSwipes were matched more often.

What People Say about SuperSwipes

Many users report that SuperSwipes can be useful when they want to stand out. Online forum comments and reviews describe SuperSwipes as helpful for making a first move in a clear and positive manner. People who have used SuperSwipes say they provide added confidence in showing interest, and that matches from SuperSwipes are often quicker to engage in conversation.

However, community advice suggests not using SuperSwipes too often. Some people who get many SuperSwipes in a week see them as less meaningful if used in every case. Most experienced users recommend using them for profiles where you feel a real interest or connection, rather than on every profile you like.

Features in Relation to Other Bumble Functions

SuperSwipes work with other parts of the app. For instance, users with the Premium option can use a separate function called BeeLine, which shows them profiles of people who have expressed interest. SuperSwipes make it clear who is taking extra steps to connect, which can help with choosing who to contact first.

SuperSwipes are similar to features found in other dating apps that let users show a higher level of interest. On Bumble, the SuperSwipe is marked visually so both people know extra effort was made to stand out.

Summary of Research and Practical Use

Available data from both users and dating service analysis shows that SuperSwipes can help in getting noticed and matched. The most common advice is to use them for profiles where there is a true interest, as this makes the gesture feel genuine and increases the chance of starting a conversation.

When matched with a SuperSwipe, response times are usually shorter, and the intention to connect is clearer for both people. Online guides and video explanations describe SuperSwipes as a feature that can make the matching process easier for people willing to use them carefully.