How to Block Someone on Bumble: With and Without Reporting

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Want to prevent someone from seeing or contacting you on Bumble? Whether you're trying to avoid contact with your ex or want to end a conversation, blocking someone is easy! This wikiHow article teaches you how to block someone on Bumble.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Blocking From Their Profile

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    You'll most likely use this method if you're browsing your Matches and find someone you don't want to connect with. [1]
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    It's at the bottom of their profile. [2]
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    If you don't want to report the profile, tap I'm just not interested .
    • Alternatively, you can select any of the other reasons to send a report. This person will no longer appear in your dating feed.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Blocking From a Conversation

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    To do this, tap the conversation bubble icon in the lower right corner of your screen, then tap the conversation to open it. [3]
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    You'll see this three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the screen. [4]
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    It's at the bottom of their profile. [5]
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    If you don't want to report the profile, tap I'm just not interested .
    • Alternatively, you can select any of the other reasons to send a report.
    • Once you've blocked someone in a conversation with you, the conversation will disappear from their chat history and they will see a notice that "(Your Name) has ended the chat." [6]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://bumble.com/help/how-can-i-report-someone
      2. ↑ https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz/block-report-bumble
      3. ↑ https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz/reported-someone-on-bumble
      4. ↑ https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz/reported-someone-on-bumble
      5. ↑ https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz/reported-someone-on-bumble
      6. ↑ https://bumble.com/help/how-can-i-report-someone

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      1. Open Bumble.
      2. Navigate to the profile you want to block.
      3. Tap Hide & Report .
      4. Select a reason.

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