How to Rematch on Bumble: Get Expired Matches Back

Co-authored by Lisa Shield and Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: June 6, 2025 Fact Checked

Did you miss your chance to write to a Bumble match? Thankfully, Bumble believes in second chances! This wikiHow article will teach you how to reconnect with an expired match on Bumble, including Bumble Bizz and BFF, whether you have a free Bumble account or pay for Bumble Premium or Boost.^{[1]
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Rematch from Your Match Queue

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There's no telling how long it may take to get that second chance, so you'll have to be patient unless you upgrade to Bumble Premium or Bumble Boost.^{[2]
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Rematch Instantly with Bumble Premium or Boost

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Paid subscribers can reconnect with expired matches instantly. Just open your match queue, click or tap the expired match, and then select Rematch below their profile photo. You'll know someone is an expired match by the silver circle that frames their profile photo in your queue.^{[3]
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- If you want to upgrade to Bumble Boost or Premium, just tap the pixelated square in your match queue, and then choose the option to subscribe.^{[4]
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- Upgrading gives you more than just the ability to rematch. With Boost, you'll get unlimited swipes, the power to undo accidental swipes, extend time with matches, and more. Premium includes the features of Boost, plus travel mode, the ability to see people on your Beeline, and incognito mode.^{[5]
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- Reader Poll: We asked 243 wikiHow readers and 83% shared that they’ve never paid for a premium dating app feature. [Take Poll] So, you definitely don’t need to upgrade to find success on the app—but it might help!

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How do you make a good dating profile on an app?

Lisa Shield
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Lisa Shield is a love and relationship expert based in Los Angeles. She has a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and is a certified life and relationship coach with over 17 years of experience. Lisa has been featured in The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, LA Times, and Cosmopolitan.

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One of the biggest mistakes that people make with online dating is that they don't understand that there are a lot of do's and don'ts when making a profile. Try working with a friend of the opposite sex to help you figure out how to highlight your positives and downplay your negatives in a playful way.

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You can only rematch if you missed the 24-hour deadline.^{[6]
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