Bumble launches Opening Move: Women no longer have to be the first to send

Popular dating app Bumble has launched a new feature that gives women even more control over their dating experience. With ‘Opening Move’, women can now choose to send standard phrases or set up a message that is automatically sent to new matches. This means that women no longer have to be the first to start chatting.

The context: Bumble has always been an app aimed at women. It was one of the first dating apps to introduce the rule that women had to initiate the conversation first. This was intended to empower women and protect them from unwanted contact.

The news: The new Opening Move feature is in response to user feedback. Many women indicated that they find it intimidating to be the first to start the conversation. With Opening Move, women can still open the conversation, but no longer have to feel pressured to come up with something original right away.

Other novelties

In addition to Opening Move, Bumble has also launched a number of other new features. Users can now indicate their dating intentions on their profile, so potential matches know whether they are looking for a relationship or something casual. Bumble also shows common interests and favorite artists at the top of profiles, making it easier to find a topic of conversation.