55 Bumble Opening Lines To Spark a Conversation

Sometimes Bumble can feel like a gift and a curse for females. It’s great that you don’t have to deal with creepy dudes messaging you unwillingly. But you also have to make an effort if you want any inbox action. If you’re struggling to start a conversation, these Bumble opening lines are just what you need.

Whether you want to be flirty, straight forward, ask a clever question, or show off your humor, we have all the best lines to engage your potential suitor. They’ll help you show off your personality, while also prompting a response.

And if we’re any good at our job, they’ll even help you land a date! Watch out, Millionaire Matchmaker.

Of course, these opening lines don’t have to exclusively be used on Bumble. They work pretty well on every other dating app. So go ahead and swipe with confidence! And clear your schedule for all the matches you’re about to rake in. Okay maybe take a nap first. And then swipe away!

The Best Bumble Opening Lines to Start a Conversation

Questions to Ask

What’s your favorite place on earth?
What’s one place you’ve visited that you never want to return to?
What kind of kitchen appliance are you?
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What’s the worst movie you ever saw?
What’s the best thing you’ve read in the last five years?
Were Ross and Rachel really on a break?

What’s your favorite pasta shape?
What’s your favorite karaoke song?
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Are you more afraid of spiders or saying, “You too!” when a server says, “Enjoy!”?
Is a hot dog a sandwich?
What made you swipe right on me?

One Liners

What’s a perfect gentleman like me doing without your phone number?
I usually go for 8’s but I guess I’ll settle for a 10.
My mom told me not to talk to strangers online, but I’ll make an exception for you.
I had a great opening line ready, but somehow I’ve forgotten it.
Send me your favorite GIF so I can get to know you better.

Come here often?
Describe yourself in three emojis.
I think I saw you on Spotify, you were listed as the hottest single.
You seem like my type – want to meet up this week?
My mom told me not to talk to strangers online, but I’ll make an exception for you.

Funny Bumble Opening Lines

Are you a magician? Because whenever I look at your profile, everyone else disappears!
If you were a vegetable, you’d be a ‘cute-cumber’!
Do you believe in love at first swipe, or should we unmatch and try again?
Are you a Wi-Fi signal? Because I’m really feeling a strong connection.
Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m not good at poetry, but I am swiping right on you!
Do you have a map? I keep getting lost in your profile pictures.

I know that everyone talks about this on dating apps, but if loving “The Office” is wrong, then I don’t want to be Dwight.
Do you think swiping through this dating app counts as “exercise”?
That dog looks so cute, can you give them my number?
Going to Trader Joe’s, do you need anything?
If I give you my number, will you text me to remind me to drink water during the day?
Should I start this conversation with a bad pickup line or by just saying hello?

Flirty Bumble Opening Lines

I’m not a photographer, but I can definitely picture us together.
Do you have a map? I just got lost in your eyes.
Is your name Google? Because you’ve got everything I’ve been searching for.
You’re so gorgeous, you’re making everyone else on here look bad.
Aside from being sexy, what else do you do for a living?
You have the best smile. Can I see it in person?

Now that I’ve messaged you, what are your other two wishes?
Where do you think we should go on our first date?
If I had a nickel for everyone I’ve seen as attractive as you, I’d have exactly one nickel.
The only thing better than messaging you would be flirting in person.
Do you work for Campbell’s? Because you look Mmm, Mmm good.
You owe me a drink. Because when I saw your profile, I dropped mine.

Personalized Bumble Openers

It looks like you’ve traveled a lot! Where has been your favorite place?
That’s a cool picture of you doing (insert activity). How scary/fun/exhausting was it?
You play (insert sport/instrument)! How long have you done that?
You have a pet! What’s their name?

I love your taste in music. What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?
Your bio made me laugh so hard. Are you always that funny?
It looks like you’re a fan of (insert sports team). Diehard or bandwagon?
Okay, here are two truths and a lie. (Insert here.) Guess which one is the lie.

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