# Dating App Snooze Features The Bumble "Snooze" Option Lets Users Take a Break from Online Dating By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-snooze References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/7/17831484/bumble-snooze-digital-detox-mental-health) & [mashable](https://mashable.com/article/bumble-snooze-feature/#6t3ENDB5EuqX) Gamified dating apps tend to keep users connected constantly to their phones but a new Bumble "Snooze" feature lets users pause activity on the app and let matches know they are on a digital break. The aim of the new feature is to help users take a step back from the distraction of social media and instead place a greater focus on their personal health and mental well-being. The Bumble Snooze feature also ensures that users can notify their matches without the possibility of a possible rejection from inactivity. The new feature allows users to take a break for 24 hours, 72 hours, a week or indefinitely. Users can even set statuses like “traveling,” “focusing on work,” “on a digital detox” or “prioritizing myself,” but users do not need to provide a reason for their absence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamified Dating Apps:** Taking a step back from constant connection can create opportunities for innovative features like Bumble's 'Snooze' option. - **Digital Well-being:** Providing users with options to prioritize personal health and mental well-being can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the dating app industry. - **Notification Customization:** Allowing users to notify their matches without fear of rejection due to inactivity presents an opportunity for unique and personalized dating app experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dating Apps:** The introduction of the 'Snooze' feature demonstrates a potential for disruptive innovation in the dating app industry. - **Social Media Platforms:** Lessening the constant connection aspect of gamified dating apps can inspire similar features in social media platforms, encouraging users to prioritize their well-being. - **Digital Health and Wellness:** The Bumble Snooze feature shines a light on the importance of digital well-being, opening up opportunities for innovation in the digital health and wellness sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music Streaming Snooze Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-30day-snooze.md) - [Timed Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-app-burnout.md) - [Social Media Silencing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-quiet-mode.md) - [Online Dating Anti-Ghosting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-anti-ghosting.md) - [Dating-App Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumbles-holiday-campaign.md) - [Office-Friendly Dating App Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-desk-mode.md) - [Neurodivergent-Friendly Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattr.md) - [App Usage Limiters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedbump.md) - [Affirmation-Centric Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compliments-feature.md)