6 effective ways to see if someone is on Bumble without joining!

See who’s following Bumble’s official pages

Due to Bumble’s private nature, we have to resort to third-party apps to see who’s a member on the platform….how troublesome.

Better than nothing, I guess. At least there is a way to see who’s on Bumble without joining the app ourselves!

But, you sure have picked the hard way out because browsing Bumble with an account is much more profitable.

You’re better off making an account!

Let me start by saying that making an account lets you use Bumble to its full potential in this situation.

It may not have a search bar (or even an activity status), but what it has is multiple perks that’ll have users gravitating toward you.

  • Not searching with a Bumble account is quite the setback. Think of it as only peeking inside from a window. 

Though, there are a couple of ways to search on Bumble without an account:

1. Sign up for a Bumble account with their phone number or Facebook account.

Sign up for a Bumble account with their phone number or Facebook account

There are two ways to sign up for a Bumble account:

  • With a phone number;
  • And with a Facebook account.

What we’re doing here is using somebody’s credentials ONLY to see if they have a Bumble account in the first place.

So, install the Bumble app, click on sign up with either Phone Number or Facebook Account, and put down their info instead of yours.

  • If this person does not have a Bumble account, something on the screen saying an ‘account doesn’t exist’ or that you used the incorrect number should pop up. But if they are on Bumble, the code will be sent to their phone.

2. Use third-party apps that find dating profiles.

Perhaps the most popular method out of the bunch: credible third-party apps that are powerful enough to find Bumble users.

Back in the day, Buzzhumble is pretty much like Swindlerbuster but for Bumble. It’s highly accurate, and the search is super easy. Sad news is that Buzzhumle is down forever.

These apps, typically pay-to-use, are usually used by people who want to catch cheaters—these services provide the full list of social media and dating profiles under the target’s identity.

Some examples include:

  • SocialCatfish;
  • BeenVerified;
  • PeopleLooker;
  • Spokeo, etc.

If you put down their deets on any of these services, you’ll see if any Bumble profiles correspond.

If someone is using their REAL phone number and name, this is a foolproof way to see if they’re on Bumble without joining.

  • Make sure you pick a site that works for your country. From what I’ve seen, they usually only work for US residents.

3. Reverse image searching could work too.

Reverse image searching could work too

Reverse image searching is when you find every source using a specific person’s image, e.g. dating accounts.

You can do this through our Face Search tool on SwindlerBuster. It’s so easy, even your pet could do it!

Just upload the image and hit that Search button—and don’t worry about being found out because the search is completely anonymous.

Remember SocialCatfish? The one I was talking about? You can reverse image search there as well by clicking on the Image option.

P.S. This method does not work for fake Bumble profiles.

4. Browsing Bumble groups on social media apps.

It’s a long shot, but seeing how our hands are tied, we have to leave no stones unturned.

See if the person you want to find on Bumble is part of Bumble groups on social media platforms like Facebook. (e.g. this one or this one).

Just remember that not seeing them there doesn’t mean they don’t use Bumble…

5. See who’s following Bumble’s official pages.

See who’s following Bumble’s official pages

If they are, they’re 100% a Bumble user.

Feel free to browse through the followers’ list of Bumble’s official pages (the Instagram one and the Facebook one).

It’s worth a look since it won’t cost you anything. And again, remember that not seeing their name does NOT exempt them from any suspicions.

6. Tune into Bumble IRL events.

Tune into Bumble IRL events

Bumble sometimes holds IRL events under the premise that some individuals have an easier time connecting face-to-face.

You can check the dates on the Bumble site!

If there are any events being held in your city, you can go have a quick look to see if your partner dared to join.

But unless you’re really worried about your partner cheating, I do not recommend you go looking for a stranger.

Pretty stalk-ish behavior.

Let me try to change your mind once more…

If there’s still a chance you want to search for someone on Bumble by making an account yourself, then this is for you.

You can use the numerous, useful features on Bumble to find somebody’s account.

– Creating a fake Bumble profile.

It doesn’t need to have your photo and name on it if you feel uncomfortable, but you will need to bypass Bumble’s verification process.

I still recommend you make a Bumble account JUST for your search, though.

Fix your preferences in a way they represent the user you’re looking for (in terms of looks and personality) and start swiping until your hands cramp up!

There’s one way to enhance your chances, however…

– Bumble Premium perks.

Out of all the dating apps’ subscription plans, Bumble Premium is one of the few that actually helps in this context.

It costs 40 bucks a month and gives you access to features that (indirectly) let you search for someone on Bumble.

  • Advanced Filters.

Advanced Filters on Bumble allow you to specify the type of person you’re looking for on your profile.

So on top of the basic preferences like sex, gender, and a brief description, you can also get down to the nitty-gritty.

All of this will better your chances of finding their profile while swiping because the algorithm will think you’re a match made in heaven.

  • Best Bees.

The Best Bees feature will cherrypick all of the best, most compatible users with you. 

This means that if you’ve fixed all of your preferences correctly, you should see the person you’ve been trying to find.

  • Incognito Mode.

If the reason you don’t want to join Bumble is that you don’t want others to potentially see you, this feature will fix that.

Incognito Mode lets you browse Bumble without being seen by other Bumble bees.

Or you can search on Bumble from a safe distance. It’s up to you!


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