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Badoo
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As of 30 August 2026, Badoo is free to use. Badoo is one of the world's largest dating networks with over 500 million users across 190 countries. Softwr lists it under Dating. Badoo is launched in 2006, available on iOS, Android, Web.
Overview
What Badoo does
Badoo is one of the world's largest dating networks with over 500 million users across 190 countries. The app offers multiple ways to discover people, including swiping, nearby discovery, and live video chat. Badoo emphasizes user safety with verification features and anti-fraud measures.
The honest half
Where it falls short
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- Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
- Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles
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Pricing
What Badoo costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Encounters
- Messaging
- People Nearby
Premium
$12.99 /mo
- See Who Likes You
- Invisible Browsing
- Popularity Boost
Capabilities
Features
Encounters
People Nearby
Live Video
Photo Verification
Spotlight
Super Powers
Facebook
Integration with Facebook
Instagram
Integration with Instagram
Ios support
Available on ios
Android support
Available on android
Web support
Available on web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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When was Badoo founded?
Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Badoo
- Company
- Badoo
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom
- Founders
- Andrey Andreev
Timeline
Badoo over time
- Founded2006-04-01
Badoo founded in London by Andrey Andreev
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