The new feature, called BFF, essentially lets users use the same swiping and matching algorithms for friendship instead of dating. Heres how it works: After switching into BFF mode, users will see their potential dates replaced by people of the same sex that Bumble thinks you would want to be friends with.

How does Bumble work for friends?

The Bumble app has three modes: Bumble Date, Bumble BFF, and Bumble Bizz. Scroll to the right to find Bumble BFF, and start building a profile to connect with potential friends nearby. If youre already a Date user, you can open the app and click the gray silhouette at the bottom left of your screen.