Bumble doesn’t just ban your account – it bans everything tied to you: your device, your number, your IP address, and even the photos you’ve uploaded.
Getting your account back is difficult because of Bumble’s policies, but it’s not impossible. This time, I’ll show you how to get successfully unbanned from Bumble!
Does Bumble track banned users’ info?
Yes, Bumble retains banned users’ data, such as the following:
- Phone number: You’ll get re-banned on Bumble if you use your old number, even if you delete your account.
- Device ID/Advertising ID: Your phone has hidden identifiers that Bumble recognizes even after deleting the app.
- IP address: If you sign up from the same Wi-Fi, you can trigger Bumble’s security system.
- Photos and selfies: Bumble may use photo hashing or even facial recognition, so if you recycle your old photos, you might get banned again.
- 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 reuse the same card or Apple Pay/Google Pay account, it could expose your identity.
- Support history: Prior tickets and verifications remain tied to you.
Bumble says that deleted users’ data is kept for about 28 days, but certain data is retained for safety, fraud prevention, and to stop banned users from returning.
To get unbanned, you need to come back as someone Bumble has never seen before. Here’s how to get back on Bumble after a ban using the reset method:
1. Get a DatingZest number for Bumble
The best way to get unbanned from Bumble is to use a SIM-based phone number from services like DatingZest or Bumblefone.
DatingZest numbers are designed to help users get back on dating apps after bans because they’re private, non-VoIP, and not tied to your personal number.
Get your phone number (2 for $9.95), sign up on Bumble with it, verify with the code sent by DatingZest, and enjoy your stay without risking your personal digits!
Note: Weak public services like Google Voice or basic VoIP don’t work well with Bumble because the platform blocks them; you may get banned again.
2. Change your device for Bumble
Bumble remembers the device you used when you got banned, so you need to change environments when signing up for a new account. You have 3 options:
Option A: Use a completely different phone (ideal).
Option B: Do a full factory reset, then create a new user profile, reset the advertising ID, and clear leftover data from your previous device. Do not restore from backups!
Option C (Android only): Use Secure Folder on your phone or a high-quality emulator to make it appear as if you’re using a new device.
3. Open a new App Store or Google account
Don’t install Bumble from your banned Apple ID or Google Play account because you’ll be recognized. Create a new account with a new email to install Bumble.
Do not sync contacts during setup, and avoid signing in to your old account on your new phone. Install Bumble only after the new store profile is active.
4. Use a different IP address
Don’t sign up from the same home Wi-Fi or router because Bumble keeps track of IP addresses. Switch to 5G mobile data, a different Wi-Fi, or a trustworthy VPN.
Your VPN IP should match your phone’s GPS region, and you should keep it stable for your first sessions. Location mismatches and frequent endpoint hopping