Found a Bumble profile that seems like a perfect match? What makes you think so? Maybe they love the same music as you or you both share a hobby. With Bumble Compliments, you can now tell the person what made you swipe right, even before matching. 

These compliments can help you catch the attention of your potential match and increase the chances of getting a text back. Read on to find more about how Bumble Compliments work and how to write effective compliments.

What Are Bumble Compliments

Bumble Compliments is a message feature that allows you to tell the other person what sparked your interest in their profile. Maybe you like their taste in movies or you spotted your favorite band’s t-shirt in one of their photos. You can send this text before you’ve matched, increasing your chance of getting noticed. 

Also, compliments on Bumble can also work as great ice breakers by incorporating questions into them. Plus, it’s a fun and thoughtful way to let a potential match know why you like their profile.

How Do Compliments Work On Bumble

Now that we’ve covered what compliments on Bumble are, several questions may be popping up in your head about the technicalities and the qualities of good compliments. Let’s first cover the technical details on how do compliments work on Bumble:

How to send compliments on Bumble

You’ve come across a profile that you like and would want to send a compliment to catch the attention of that person. How do you do that? Here is a step-by-step on how to send compliments on Bumble:

Step 1: Find the yellow heart icon

Locate the yellow heart-shaped icon on the user’s pics, bio, or profile prompts (Whichever part you want to compliment) and click on it.

Remember that while you can send anyone a compliment on Bumble, the compliments are considered right swipes. Since a user has only a limited number of free right swipes per day (depending on if they have bought the app’s premium services or not), the number of free Bumble compliments per day are also limited. So choose your matches wisely.

Step 2: Write a compliment

Clicking on the yellow icon will make a text box pop up where you can write your compliment. The maximum limit for the compliments is 150 characters. So remember to keep it short and crisp. 

When you’re done, just press “Send’ and congrats! You’ve sent your first Bumble Compliment.

How to receive compliments on Bumble

You’ve put so much effort in setting up your dating profile to attract potential matches. Now how do you check the received compliments? Here is a guide on how to receive compliments on Bumble:

1. Potential match feed

When you receive a compliment from someone, their profile, along with the compliment, will be displayed in your potential match feed. if you like the profile and want to match with the user, just swipe right!

If you swipe right, the compliment will appear in your chat, and you’ll have 24 hours to respond to the compliment. After that, your match will expire.

2. Bumble Beeline

The Bumble Beeline displays the profiles that have swiped right on you but you haven’t yet. Similarly, when you receive a compliment, a notification pops up on the gray heart at the bottom of your screen. 

Clicking on it will send you to your Beeline, where you are allowed to view up to 5 Bumble compliments per day along with the sender’s profile. However, people with Bumble Premium are offered unlimited Beeline reveals.

How many Bumble Compliments are available per day?

Initially, the app offered 1 free Bumble compliment per day, but that has changed as of 2024. So how do compliments work on Bumble now? Currently, a user can send 2 free compliments per week—so make sure to compliment profiles that you really like.

If you like a profile after exhausting your free compliments, you can wait until they refresh in the next week, or pay extra to buy some. The current prices for compliments are: 

• 2 compliments for $10
• 5 compliments for $20
• 15 compliments for $40
• 30 compliments for $60

To buy more compliments, you can write a compliment and press “Send.” From there, you’ll be directed to make a purchase. These purchased compliments don’t expire, even if you don’t use them the same day.

50 Examples Of How To Write The Perfect Compliments On Bumble

While compliments help you catch your match’s attention, a generic, “You’re beautiful” may not work. To use this feature to your benefit, you need to be specific and creative to write good Bumble compliments. If you’re not very good with dating conversations yet, here are some examples to help you out

Bumble compliments for a girl

As a guy, you can’t make the first move on Bumble. But you can sure catch her attention by writing a witty or honest compliment. Here are some examples of good Bumble compliments for a girl:

1. “This is a beautiful pic. The dress compliments your blue eyes really well.”
2. “You look gorgeous in this shirt, yellow is definitely your color!”
3. “That hoodie looks so cute and comfy! Where did you get it?”
4. If life was like a Disney film, you’d be surrounded by cute little cartoon birds.
5. Your sky diving pictures look awesome! What other adventure sports are you into?

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6. I see you’re the queen of board games. May I have the honor to play scrabbles with her holiness?
7. Your smile is so pretty, it almost makes me forgive you for hating horror movies
8. Watching cheesy rom-coms seems like a perfect first date! Pair it with a cheesy pizza and I am in!

9. “Is that your dog? He looks adorable! 🐶”
10. “That is a cute kitten! 🐱 What’s its name?”
11. “Hey! I have a hamster too! When did you adopt yours?”
12. “Is that a Bearded Dragon? He looks like a cool guy.”
13. “Not to be dramatic, but I would die for this bunny.”
14. “Billie Eilish is my favorite! Which of her songs do you like the most?”
15. Your travel photos look amazing! What places have you visited yet?
16. Your art looks so beautiful. The brushstrokes are so smooth and satisfying

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17. Is that a Harry Potter reference on your tee? Pleased to meet another fellow potterhead. What house are you?
18. The quote from The Office in your profile is my favorite! Which character do you like the most?
19. The beach pic is so pretty, which place is this?
20. I agree. Going to the library is indeed the best first date idea
21. A Taylor Swift fan? We gotta hit a karaoke together!
22. Movies aren’t my thing either. But may I propose a night of stand up comedy (Comedian of your choice, of course)
23. Ah, a wine connoisseur. I know nothing about them other than red or white. How about you give me a lesson or two?
24. Addicted to chocolate? Can I be your dealer?
25. You seem so full of life, can we start an adventure together?

Bumble compliments for a guy

Not sure what conversation starters to use with a guy. Use these compliments as ice breakers. Here are some examples of Bumble compliments for a guy:

1. Wow! your biceps look pumped. Do you work out?
2. You play guitar? So cool! I am a cello person myself. What do you like playing?
3. Love your taste in music! I once got to see Linkin Park live — It’s a core memory!
4. Your fashion sense is amazing. I love how you’ve styled the outfit in the pic!
5. Love your hairstyle in the pic! It compliments your face so well
6. You look like a huge nerd but I bet I am nerdier
7. You may have big muscles, but I can totally own you in thumb wrestling
8. Wow! Your beard looks sick. Really compliments your face
9. Your hair looks so good! Need your haircare routine ASAP!
10. You write too? How about we exchange a few poems?

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11. Chess enthusiast? Me too! Can I get a game invite?
12. You’ve such a witty profile! What does it take to match with a fun guy like you?
13. A guy into ballet? That’s rare…and cute! Tell me more?
14. Is that a Star Wars collectible in the background? Which is your favorite movie?
15. You’ve a great sense of style. Love the color combination in your outfit
16. The hiking picture looks great? Do you always hike solo or are you open to having a partner?
17. You give me chandler vibes: Handsome, funny, and a hopeless romantic. Am I correct?
18. Hello, fellow b99 fan, would you be the Jake to my Amy?
19. That is such a cool tattoo, I have one myself but let’s keep it hidden until the third date
20. Your eyes look like a pool of honey. I have a lot more romantic (read cheesy) pick-up lines in store if you’re up for it

21. Oof, that is one sexy beard! Gives you a rugged look
22. Sexy and a chef? That’s a dangerous combo
23. You’ve such a charming smile, it can light up a room
24. I love your positive approach to life, you seem like my type of guy
25. Always love finding people interested in rock metal. Can I get some recs?

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do compliments really work on Bumble?

Yes, while Bumble Compliments don’t guarantee a match, they do increase the odds of getting one. They give you a chance to showcase your personality and wit and let the other person know why you would be a good fit. The more eye-catching your compliment, the greater the chances of getting a text back.

2. How do you respond to a compliment on Bumble?

Depending on the compliment and what you feel about the person’s profile, there are several ways you can respond to the compliment. Here are some examples:

• Say thank you: If you are not interested in the profile but want to be polite, a simple “Thanks” can suffice
• Match their energy: If you’re interested after checking out their profile, compliment them back on what caught your eye
• Be sassy: Say something on the lines of “I know right!”. However, make sure to not come off as rude
• Send a meme/gif: Memes have become a language of their own. If you’re fluent in it, why not show it?
• No response: If the compliment makes you feel uncomfortable or you’re simply not interested, it’s okay to not give a response. 

3. How do you get compliments on Bumble?

The key to getting compliments on Bumble is standing out and getting noticed. Here are some tips:

• Make a good first impression by choosing a unique photo
• Fill your profile fully to express your personality
• Get creative with profile prompts
• Get verified to get more exposure

4. How much does Bumble Compliments cost?

Currently, a user can send 2 free compliments per week and pay extra to buy some more if they want. The current prices for compliments are: 

• 2 compliments for $10
• 5 compliments for $20
• 15 compliments for $40
• 30 compliments for $60

Final Thoughts

Bumble compliments make dating conversations easier by letting you tell the other person why you like their profile, making you stand out. The more creative and eye-catching the compliment, the more chances of getting a match. Also, filling your profile fully helps you express your personality, thus getting more compliments from well-aligned profiles.

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