How to get back on Bumble after a Ban in 2025? Things to do vs. things to avoid
You know the feeling of being banned from the Bumble app: frustration, confusion, and the urge to just “start over”. If only it were that simple; Bumble doesn’t just ban your account…it bans everything tied to you.
It remembers your phone, your number, your IP address, and even the photos you've uploaded. This time, I’ll show you how to beat Bumble at its own game.
What info does Bumble track after it bans users?
What makes it so tricky to return to Bumble after getting banned is the fact that users’ data, such as the following, is retained…
- Phone number: If you use it after being banned on Bumble, even if your account gets deleted, you’ll still get banned.
- Device ID/Advertising ID: Your phone has hidden identifiers that Bumble recognizes even after deleting the app.
- IP address: Signing up from the same Wi-Fi you used before can trigger Bumble’s security system.
- Photos and selfies: Bumble may use photo hashing or even facial recognition, meaning you shouldn’t recycle previously used photos.
- Social media accounts: Linking the same Instagram, Spotify, or Facebook instantly connects you to your old account.
- App Store/Google account: App-related metadata may reveal your identity.
- Payment info: If you were to reuse the same card or Apple Pay/Google Pay account, it could expose your identity.
Although Bumble claims that deleted users’ data is kept for about 28 days, basic data is kept for an indefinite period of time; to add injury to the wound, specific user information may be kept for security purposes for even longer.
If you want to return after a ban, you need to disappear and reappear as someone Bumble has never seen before. That means every digital trace of your old account must be wiped or replaced through the steps below:
Step 1: Get a brand-new phone number
Whether you use a friend’s or a DatingZest Bumble phone number is up to you, but the latter is a better, more efficient way to get back on Bumble if your personal phone number has been banned.
Weak public services like Google Voice or VoIP technology don’t work in Bumble’s case due to the platform having a rock-solid security system, and taking chances could land you another ban.
Step 2: Change your device environment
You have 3 options:
- Option A: Use a completely different phone (ideal).
- Option B: Do a full factory reset, then create a new system user profile, reset advertising ID, clear any residue left from your previous device, and do NOT restore from backups.
- Option C (applicable only to Android users): Use Secure Folder on your phone or an emulator (like BlueStacks) to mimic the appearance of a new device.
Step 3: New App Store or Google Account
Don’t install Bumble from your banned Apple ID or Google Play account. Instead, create a fresh App Store/Play account with a new email and avoid syncing apps or contacts during setup.
Step 4: Use a different IP Address
Don’t sign up from the same Wi-Fi or router unless you want Bumble to recognize you; switch to mobile data, a different Wi-Fi, or a trustworthy VPN.
*Important: Your VPN IP should match your phone’s GPS. If not, Bumble may detect a mismatch and block you.
Step 5: Rebuild your profile from scratch
So, now’s the time to build your profile – great! Know that you must start from square one: new photos, bio, prompts, email address, and don’t link your socials.
Step 6: Do not reuse the same photos on your new Bumble profile (altered or not)
As per Bumble’s Privacy Policy, facial geometry data is kept – what you can do with this info is pay attention to the photos you try to come back with.
Take some other photos (different lighting and poses) instead of reuploading and putting your profile at risk of getting re-banned.
The same goes for when you get photo-verified; don’t crop, edit, or screenshot your photos, as Bumble uses image hashing…Bumble doesn’t play around.
Step 7: Avoid suspicious behavior
Now that you’re back on the platform, you have to try twice as hard to get on Bumble’s good side. This is what I recommend:
❌ DO NOT:
- Reuse your phone number or SIM, even once;
- Log in from the same home Wi-Fi;
- Copy and paste your old bio;
- Link your previous Spotify or Instagram account;
- Use old selfies (on your profile or to get verified), even if they’re edited;
- Sign into the same Apple/Google account to install Bumble;
- Attempt to “restore” your old subscription;
- Pay with the same card.
✅ DO:
- Swipe naturally and slowly, without rushing.
- Use mobile data or a VPN for the first few days to avoid an IP match.
- Chat normally – avoid copy-pasting messages to multiple matches.
- Monitor your account. If you get logged out suddenly, Bumble may have detected something.
Bumble has something similar to Tinder Shadowbans. So, even after doing everything right, accidentally reusing a photo or using the same payment method can result in a ban.
Why do Bumble bans happen? The unavoidable triggers:
Well, we have the obvious violation of community guidelines (e.g., harassment, nudity, fake profiles), and then we have the misunderstandings or revenge reporting. The triggers vary:
- A match falsely reported you out of spite;
- You failed the photo-verification process;
- You tried coming back from your first ban using the same info (such as photos and social media handles);
- You were banned on Badoo, and then on Bumble later (yes, bans can carry over).
As for the number of reports needed, there’s nothing specific, but evidence suggests that all it takes is one serious report (such as harassment) or three to five “less severe” ones, such as sending a slightly rude message.
Basically, Bumble has a “guilty until proven innocent” system that pushes them to ban reported users regardless of why. Better safe than sorry, I guess?
Not the best system, considering bans are almost always permanent. There are no warnings. Once you're out, you’re out.
Is it worth trying to appeal your Bumble ban?
Bumble has no official unban form, and most users get no reply or a copy-paste response saying the decision is final. The few exceptions would be if you were banned for no reason or flagged during photo verification unfairly.
If you’re banging your fist on the table, cursing Bumble’s unfair ban practices, this is how you can appeal your ban:
📌1. Go to Bumble’s Help Center → Select “Why was my account blocked?” → Fill out the appeal form.
📌2. Explain your case briefly and politely – If it was a false report or mistake, ask for a review. Here’s a ban appeal template to help you request an unban effectively:
“I was surprised to find my Bumble account banned, as I always follow the community guidelines and aim for respectful interactions. I believe this might have been a misunderstanding or a false report, and I’d really appreciate a review of my case. I enjoy using Bumble to make genuine connections, and this ban has left me confused. If there was a specific reason, could you please clarify? I’m more than willing to address any concerns and ensure I comply with your guidelines. Here are my account details:
- Registered Email: [Your Email]
- Phone Number Used for Signup: [Your Phone Number]
I truly value the Bumble community and would love the opportunity to continue using the platform. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.”
📌3. Wait for a response – Bumble typically replies within a few days.
Additionally, you can contact Bumble on social media: Twitter/X (@BumbleSupport) and Instagram (@Bumble). Simply send a DM explaining your situation.
You can also email Bumble Support at feedback@team.bumble.com. It should look something like this:
- Subject: “Account Banned – Request for Review”;
- Include your registered email & phone number;
- Explain why you think the ban was a mistake.
– Appeals usually only work if you got banned for no valid reason; otherwise, you’re wasting your breath sending multiple emails to Bumble’s team – it’s time to move on to a fresh profile!
Just know that every successful return had one thing in common: they changed everything. The ones who failed always skipped a step.
And with that being said, good luck & stay sharp!
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