Now with over 20 million users, a change of name and new safety features to give users a safer experience, creators of Yubo are seeking to address the safety concerns that were raised about the app when it was first launched in 2015.

Why did yellow change to Yubo?

Users create an account and swipe left if they want to be friends with someone or right if they would like to pass that profile. According to media reports the app Yellow came under fire as it was linked to a number of teen sexting incidents in Ireland. It has since rebranded as Yubo.

What was yellow app called before?

Its no longer called Yellow say hello Yubo Yellow or as its now called Yubo, has gone through a name change. The first time we noticed this was when the icon was updated. Theres been very little fanfare in terms of the name change – so parents and guardians may not been familiar with the new name.

Can you hide your age on Yubo?

To change your Swipe preferences go to Profile -> Settings -> Manage Swipe. From here you can manage your preferences for the gender, age range, and location of the people you want to Swipe on. You can also hide your profile from appearing in Swipe.