💡 Key Insights: * Bumble Spotlight highlights your profile for 30 minutes, placing it at the front of other users' discovery queues * One Spotlight per week is included with paid Bumble subscriptions (Boost, Premium, Premium+), with additional Spotlights available for purchase * Individual Spotlights range from $11.99 for one to as low as $2.50 each when bought in bulk (30-pack) * Monday evening between 7-8pm is the optimal time to use Spotlight based on Bumble's internal peak usage data * Weather events like rain or snowstorms can increase app activity by 20-40%, making these ideal times to activate Spotlight * Before using Spotlight, optimize your primary photo based on neuroscience research—use a clear headshot where you "pop" against the background * Include an icebreaker question at the end of your bio to make it easier for women to start the conversation * Answer prompts with specific, interesting details about yourself rather than generic one-liners to increase match potential * Subscriptions include a non-transferable weekly Spotlight that doesn't carry over to the next week * Other users can't tell when you've used Spotlight—they just see your profile more frequently Want to maximize your visibility on Bumble? The Spotlight feature can dramatically increase your profile views—but timing is everything. As dating experts who've logged hundreds of thousands of hours managing Bumble profiles, we've identified precisely when to use this premium feature for optimal results. While Spotlight puts your profile front and center for 30 minutes, activating it during low-traffic periods wastes both your money and opportunity. This guide reveals not only the best times to Spotlight your profile based on Bumble's internal data, but also how to ensure your profile is optimized to convert those extra views into quality matches. WHAT IS BUMBLE SPOTLIGHT? Similar to how a Hinge [/hinge-boost-and-superboost/] or Tinder Boost [/tinder-boost/] works, Bumble’s Spotlight feature highlights your profile for a full 30 minutes. So when singles in your area fire up Bumble [/bumble-app-reviews/], they’ll find your profile front and center. You’ll know Spotlight is activated because you’ll see stars across the top of the app, but other users won’t know you’ve paid to promote your profile. To activate the Spotlight feature, simply tap the yellow “Spotlight” icon at the bottom of the profile editing screen. HOW MUCH DOES BUMBLE SPOTLIGHT COST? One 30-minute Spotlight per week is included with a Bumble Boost [/bumble-boost/], Premium [/bumble-premium/], and Premium+ [/bumble-premium-plus/] subscription. You can combine it with the purchase of a second Spotlight to net a total of 150 minutes. However, the weekly Spotlight included in your paid subscription does not carry over the following week. So if you purchase a subscription on a Wednesday, that week’s Spotlight expires the following Wednesday and a new one replaces it. But if you're using Bumble for free or you want to spotlight your profile more often, you can buy them in quantities ranging from 1 to 30. 2025 Bumble Spotlight Price* List1 for $11.995 for $5/each15 for $3.34/each30 for $2.50/each*Prices could vary by market BUMBLE BOOST VS. BUMBLE SPOTLIGHT Bumble Spotlight is a premium feature you can purchase to highlight your profile for a half hour at a time. On the other hand, Bumble Boost is a paid subscription that includes access to Bumble’s additional features such as unlimited extends, rematches, backtracks, 5 weekly SuperSwipes, limitless right swipes, and even a weekly Bumble Spotlight. Go here for a full rundown on Bumble Boost [/bumble-boost/]! THE BEST TIME TO SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUMBLE PROFILE Bumble broke down the best times to be on the app [https://bumble-buzz.com/bumbletimes/] based on their peak activity times: * Mondays between 7 & 8 pm * Tuesdays between 8 & 9 pm * Wednesdays between 5 & 6 pm * Thursdays between 9 & 10 pm * Fridays between 6 & 7 pm * Weekends between 3 & 5 pm Monday evening between 7 & 8 pm is a prime time to activate Bumble Spotlight if you want maximum exposure for your money. According to Bumble, it's the most popular day & time to use the app. Users also tend to flock to Bumble during terrible weather. So if a bad rain or snowstorm hits your area, consider Spotlighting your profile. An activity surge of 20-40% during large storms is common [https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/monster-storm/love-storm-expect-blizzard-activity-dating-apps-n502096], so you’ll get even more profile exposure. 3 WAYS TO GET YOUR BUMBLE PROFILE READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT If your Bumble bio and photos aren’t camera ready, it doesn’t matter how many extra eyes see it. Spotlight isn’t a magical fix - your profile still needs to compel her to swipe right! #1: MAKE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE PERFECT Specifically, your primary one [/profile-pic/]. Everybody knows photos can (and will) make/break your chances on dating apps, and yet a lot of guys still don’t put much thought into which photo they’re leading with. If you want dates with your best Bumble matches [/no-bumble-matches/], don’t be that guy. Keep these “perfect dating photo” traits in mind when choosing your primary Bumble photo: This list was developed by neuroscientists [https://imotions.com/blog/science-tinder-case-study/], so you know it’s legit. They were studying Tinder photos, but an attractive photo is attractive no matter what dating app you’re using, right? #2: START THE CONVERSATION - WITH YOUR BIO It’s true that guys can’t send the first message, outside of responding to her Opening Move [/bumble-opening-moves/] or paying to send a Compliment [/bumble-compliments-feature/]. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get the conversation started! It’s simple - include an icebreaker type question at the very end of your Bumble profile, like this: Thanks to the first Bumble tip she’s going to love your photo, and now your Bumble bio is handing her a ready-made message to send you. She doesn’t have to figure out what to say, she just has to answer your question and you can take it from there. Want more examples? Check out these 12 great Bumble profiles for men [/bumble-profile-examples/]! #3: ANSWER PROMPTS TO GET MORE MATCHES Bumble prompts [/best-bumble-prompts/] present the perfect opportunity for you to share a few attractive tidbits about yourself, in a natural way that doesn’t sound like bragging. But if you use up that valuable real estate with an answer that doesn't tell her anything interesting about you, you're wasting an opportunity to inspire her. And that's crucial, because she's the one who has to start the conversation. So don't go for the same obvious jokes or one-lines she's seen a thousand times. Include specific, interesting details in your answers that give her a peek at your personality and lifestyle. WANT EVEN MORE BUMBLE ADVICE? Check out our Bumble Guide [/bumble-guide/] - it’s packed with profile and message examples, expert tips, and strategies you can implement right now to maximize your online dating experience - and get more dates!
