# Bumble sold for $1.3 billion

> Bumble's $1.3 billion sale follows a 16.4% drop in paying users.
- Title: Bumble sold for $1.3 billion · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: Bumble's $1.3 billion sale follows a 16.4% drop in paying users. Bumble sold for $1.3 billion after paying users fell 16.4% to 3.2 million.
- Keywords: bumble, ithaca holdings, paying users, revenue decline, stock market, ai technology, gaming, sports, sold, billion, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/dating-app-bumble-sold-for-1-3-billion-after-massive-drop-in-paying-users-3418605
- Author: Joe Pring
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:42:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bumble, ithaca holdings, paying users, revenue decline, stock market, ai technology, gaming, sports
## Bumble sale announcement
Bumble agreed to be acquired for $1.3 billion by Ithaca Holdings.
## Paying users drop
Paying users fell 16.4% to 3.2 million in Q2 2026.
## Leadership change
Ithaca co-founders to become Bumble's co-CEOs after deal closes.
## Key takeaway

Bumble sold for $1.3 billion after paying users fell 16.4% to 3.2 million.