Badoo

badoo.com · checked 13 Nov 2026

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Badoo is a dating service focused on helping people make genuine connections.

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Facts

Website: badoo.com
Price: Free tier
Free trial: Not stated
Auto refill availability: Automatic Credit refills are available only on Badoo web and Android.
Chat limit: Starting a chat from Discover requires verification and Credits to unlock.
Chatting: Badoo says users can start chatting without waiting for a match.
Credit expiration: Purchased Credits expire six months after purchase, except Credits purchased through the Apple App Store.
Credits: Credits are top-ups rather than monthly subscriptions and can be used for paid interactions such as chat unlocks and profile visibility boosts.
Discover: Discover lets members browse profiles, see nearby people, and explore profiles matching their preferences.
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Moderation: Badoo says a team monitors fake profiles, spam, and activity that violates its Community Guidelines around the clock.
Parent company: Badoo is part of Bumble Inc.
Photo verification: Members can verify photos by taking a selfie that copies a prompted gesture; verification uses automated and human review.
Premium: Badoo Premium includes seeing who likes you, removing ads, unlimited filters, and private browsing options.

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