Bumble is known primarily as a dating app, but you can also swipe for friends on Bumble BFF(opens in a new tab) (there’s also Bumble Bizz for business connections). BFF and Bizz have historically been available on the same app as Bumble Date, but according to a source, that’s going to change.
Bumble has been testing a standalone version of the BFF app in the UK and select Asian markets, a source told Mashable. The standalone app is expected to launch in the U.S. this summer, signaling a deeper investment by the company; BFF represents 15 percent of the app’s monthly active users.
Bumble for Friends app in the App Store.
Credit: Screenshot: Apple
Bumble BFF is still active in the usual Bumble app, for now. Soon, however, those who want to find new friends will be able to do so without downloading a dating app.