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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Undo Your Last Left Swipe on Bumble Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Video Tips and Warnings Related Articles References Article Summary Co-authored by Darlene Antonelli, MA Reviewed by John Keegan

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

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This article was reviewed by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 40,572 times.

Did you accidentally swipe left on Bumble and want to see that profile again? If you have a Bumble Boost or Premium subscription, you can undo an accidental left swipe with Backtrack, a feature that you launch by shaking your phone. This wikiHow article teaches you how to undo your last left swipe with Bumble Backtrack.

Steps

  1. Step 1 Open Bumble on... 1 Open Bumble on your Android, iPhone, or iPad. This app icon looks like a yellow beehive.
    • If you're using a computer, go to https://bumble.com and sign in.
  2. Step 2 Shake your phone back and forth to use Backtrack. 2 Shake your phone back and forth to use Backtrack. This brings up the option to Backtrack, which will undo your most recent left swipe.[1]
    • If shaking your phone doesn't work, you can also tap the arrow in the top left corner of your screen.
    • If you're on a computer, click the two arrow icons that look like the rewind icon next to the X.
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  3. Step 3 Swipe to Backtrack. 3 Swipe to Backtrack. Confirm that you want to go back to the previously swiped profile. If you don't have a Bumble Boost or Premium subscription, you will be prompted to upgrade and won't be able to use Backtrack until you do.
    • You can only use 3 Backtracks every 3 hours, so don't waste them! If you decide that you don't want to use a Backtrack, you can tap the x at the bottom of your screen.
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  1. ↑ https://bumble.com/en/help/undo-accidental-left-swipe

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John Keegan Reviewed by: John Keegan Dating Coach This article was reviewed by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 40,572 times. 1 votes - 0% Co-authors: 5 Updated: January 17, 2026 Views: 40,572 Categories: Online Dating Services Article SummaryX

1. Open Bumble. 2. Swipe left (Mobile) or click X (Website) on a profile. 3. Shake your phone back and forth (Mobile only). 4. Swipe to Backtrack. Did this summary help you?YesNo

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