Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups
TechCrunch | 07.08.2026 00:39
Tinder isn’t the only major dating app turning away from the swipe and towards real-world events to attract Gen Z users who’ve grown tired of traditional online dating. On Wednesday, Bumble touted the early success of its newest app, Plans, designed to connect people “IRL” in low-pressure, group settings, and spoke of what comes next for Bumble’s flagship app after the “swipe” is dead.
