Bumble’s rules and tips, checked
Bumble asks for your face to be clearly visible in every photo and advises a first photo of just you, a smile and no sunglasses. The tool checks what it can measure in each photo, then the set as a whole, and puts the strongest photo of just you first.
| Check | What works |
|---|---|
| First photo | Just you, close enough to see your face clearly, facing the camera |
| Face | Visible in most photos, not hidden by sunglasses, a hat or the edge of the photo |
| Distance | A mix: close-ups and photos that show more of you and what you do |
| Sharpness and light | Your face in focus, lit from the front, not against the light |
| Expression | A smile in at least some of the photos |
| The set | No two photos that are nearly the same, group photos further down |
Why the order matters
People decide on the first photo, often in a second, and on a small phone screen. That is why the tool puts first the strongest photo of just you, with your face clear and close enough, and then mixes close-ups with photos that show more of you. Group photos and photos without your face come last.
What the checks cannot see
The tool measures the photos, not you. It does not judge your style, the places or whether the photos are recent and show you as you look now; those are for you to decide. It can also be wrong, for example with a hat, a mask or strong light, so where your eyes disagree, trust your eyes.