When Bumble posted a cryptic image on Instagram telling the swipe that "it's over," people questioned whether the dating app was really getting rid of swiping . Today, its founder and CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd, confirmed that it is. On " The Axios Show ," Wolfe Herd said, "We are going to be saying goodbye to the swipe and hello to something that I believe is revolutionary for the category." The change in the matching mechanism will hit certain markets starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. Hookup apps for everyone AdultFriendFinder — readers’ pick for casual connections Tinder — top pick for finding hookups Hinge — popular choice for regular meetups Products available for purchase through affiliate links. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. What will replace the swipe? Wolfe Herd didn't say exactly, but it likely has to do with the new AI-driven matchmaking experience, Dates.…