Bumble launches Snooze button to pause dating for a digital detox

Bumble launches Snooze button to pause dating for a digital detox

6 years ago
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https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/06/bumble-snooze/

Bumble doesn’t want you to delete your account when you get into a relationship, go on vacation, or just need a break from your phone. So today it’s launching a Snooze button that lets you stop showing up to people swiping through potential matches for a day, three, a week, or indefinitely. You’ll also get to select an away message like “I’m traveling”, “I’m on a digital detox”, “I’m focusing on work”, or “I’m prioritizing myself” that will show up with existing matches you’re chatting with.

The feature could ensure that Bumble’s 40 million registered users aren’t flirting with an empty vacuum if their match goes AWOL from Bumble temporarily. And for users who turn it on, Snooze could reduce their FOMO about potentially missing out on a match or looking like they ignored someone’s message.