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Badoo Dating App: Meet & Date

Badoo Dating App: Meet & Date

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6,646,664 reviews Dating Social Discovery

One of the largest dating networks globally, focusing on honesty, local encounters, and casual dating.

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Badoo Dating App: Meet & Date — App Details

Real cost
Freemium
Minimum Service Age
18+
Platforms
Android, Web Browser, iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Profile verification
Photo Verification
Pros
  • International availability with location-based discovery
  • Two ways to browse: Swiping or Location-based grid
  • Robust photo and phone verification to reduce fakes
  • Allows sending messages to some users without matching first (limited)

What is Badoo Dating App: Meet & Date?

Global Dating and Social Discovery

Badoo is an established dating and social-discovery service with location-based browsing and swipe-style discovery. It combines a location-based radar approach with the classic swiping mechanic to help you find people nearby.

Encounters and People Nearby

You can use Badoo in two main ways: 'Encounters', which is a Tinder-like swiping game, or 'People Nearby', which shows you a grid of users physically close to your location.

Focus on Honesty

Badoo has recently rebranded to focus heavily on honesty and authentic dating, encouraging users to be upfront about what they are looking for, whether it's a casual chat or a serious relationship.

Badoo Premium

While it is free to use, Badoo relies heavily on its freemium model. Buying Badoo Premium allows you to see who liked your profile, undo left swipes, and message popular users.

Key Features

  • Messaging
  • In-App Video Chat
  • Location-Based
  • Age Verification
  • Swiping Match System
  • Photo Verification

Pricing details

Badoo Dating App: Meet & Date offers a usable free tier and optional paid subscriptions or one-time purchases. Prices, limits, included features, trials, and renewal terms vary by market and platform; confirm the official checkout before paying.

Safety Features

  • Photo verification
  • Block and report
  • Safety tips

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • International availability with location-based discovery
  • Two ways to browse: Swiping or Location-based grid
  • Robust photo and phone verification to reduce fakes
  • Allows sending messages to some users without matching first (limited)

Cons

  • Can feel very 'pay-to-play' if you want good visibility
  • The interface is sometimes cluttered with ads and premium prompts
  • Quality of matches can vary heavily depending on the region

App Details

Platforms
Google Play Android Web BrowserApple iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Pricing
Freemium
Minimum Service Age
18+
Developer
Badoo
Founded
2006
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Badoo Dating App: Meet & Date — FAQ

How does Badoo work?
Badoo offers Encounters, where you like or pass on one profile at a time, and Discover, where preferences help narrow who you see. When two people like each other, they form a Match and can chat. Daily voting limits, profile order, and available features may differ by account, country, and plan.
Is Badoo free to use and message?
You can create a profile, browse, form a Match, and chat with Matches without a paid subscription. Free accounts have limits, such as a daily voting allowance. Badoo Premium, Badoo Extra, and Credits add optional benefits; Credits can also unlock certain chats without a Match. Prices and features vary by platform and country.
What are Badoo Credits used for?
Credits are one-time top-ups rather than a monthly subscription. Badoo says they can be used for visibility boosts in Discover or Encounters, Extra Shows, a Crush, selected chats without a Match, and Read Receipts. On web and Android, optional automatic refill may be offered, so check that setting before buying.
Does Badoo have Read Receipts?
Yes, but Badoo currently lists Read Receipts as a paid feature purchased with Credits rather than a standard free chat feature. Availability and the number of Credits required can change by account or market. Check the current purchase screen before spending because Credits and subscriptions are separate products.
Can I hide my online or last-seen status on Badoo?
Yes. Badoo's safety controls let you hide your online status; when you do, you cannot see when other members are online either. Badoo Premium also includes Invisible Mode options for private profile browsing and limiting visibility to people you have liked.
Does Badoo verify every profile?
No. Photo Verification asks for a selfie that copies a displayed gesture, then uses automated and human review to compare it with the profile photos. Successful profiles receive a blue checkmark. The badge can reduce uncertainty but does not guarantee identity, intentions, or safety.
Is Badoo safe to use?
Badoo provides reporting, blocking, unmatching, photo review, Private Detector, Deception Detector, anti-spam systems, and human moderation, but no dating service can guarantee another person's behavior. Never send money or verification codes. Protect personal details, meet in public, arrange your own transport, and report suspicious conduct.
What is the difference between Badoo Premium, Badoo Extra, and Credits?
Badoo Premium is the broadest subscription, with benefits such as seeing who liked you, priority messages, unlimited filters, private browsing, and undo. Badoo Extra is a smaller subscription with selected benefits. Credits are separate top-ups for individual actions or visibility. Packages vary, so compare the live payment screen before buying.
What does Invisible Mode do on Badoo?
Invisible Mode is a Badoo Premium feature that hides your profile from people you have not liked. It can also hide your online status and enable private profile browsing. You can switch it on or off in app or web settings; review each visibility option so you understand exactly what other members can see.
How do I delete my Badoo account and cancel my subscription?
Open Profile, Settings, Account, and choose Delete account; on the web, the option is at the bottom of Settings. Badoo says subscriptions may not cancel automatically, so cancel first through Apple, Google Play, card, or PayPal as appropriate. Badoo currently allows 28 days to request account recovery after deletion.

Data Sources & Verification

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Data last checked: 9/4/2026

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