Badoo: Dating. Chat. Friends Reviews

by Jared Marl

I signed up for a 1 month trial and canceled the next day. Not even 30 days later, they charged my bank account almost $64 dollars and claimed that I never cancelled. The worst part is that they REFUSE TO REFUND YOUR MONEY! If you go to any rating websites and research them, you will see that they have a VERY low rating, and are notorious for doing the same thing to others. It’s not worth the risk anyways, because half of the “members” on that site are spammers aka cam girls. The rest are packed full of issues lol.

Update: To Badoos response - that’s a bunch of crap. Your “support” did nothing but tell me that they wouldn’t refund me for the money you stole and to kick rocks. Clearly from other peoples reviews, I can see that I’m not alone in this. The only positive reviews are clearly fake accounts. I am not letting this go. I am currently getting as many people as I can together that you’ve burned, so we can put our heads together as a team and figure out what to do about this. You have truly burned the wrong guy.

by Sassy Z The Anime Freak:3

I just got Badoo. I only talked to about 4 people. And in a matter of 4 hours of having the account I was apparently reported for something I know I didn’t do. I read the guidelines and followed them all. I was banned for “commercial use.” But I never advertised or offered to sell anyone anything. I was looking for dates. Nothing I said could even be interrupted as me offering to sell something. And based on other reviews this is a common problem. I enjoyed Badoo for the little time I had it. Sad to know I wasted all that time creating a profile and uploading photos and fully answers the questions in my bio. All that work just to be banned for something I know I didn’t do. Apparently you can report anyone for anything at anytime and instead of this app looking into it to see if this is true they just assume it is true and terminate your account without a second thought. Just don’t even download in the first place it’s a waste of your time. Very disappointed.

by Jay3Bay

This most recent account I decided to make sure I followed the rules and then more. I even subscribed for premium which I had never done before. Every single profile that messaged me instantly asked me for my private access. And the only pics in that section were African American cartoon art. When these people released that they didn’t get access to see naked photos of me they then would constantly ask me for them. I reported it to this app but their profiles still remained. I’ve had multiple profiles messaging me for sex and money and the screenshots to prove it and days after I file multiple reports to this app, the profiles are still online. So I took a break for opening Badoo but when I came back to do so I found my account was blocked. What for? I’m starting to believe Badoo is prejudice because when multiple white men ask me for sex and offer me money this app doesn’t delete their profiles. But I just log off for a day and come back and now I’m banned. What sense does this make!?

by Fitness Gram Pacer Test

I decided to give this app premium a chance since it was advertised as a 7 day free trial, so I figured that I would try it out and either cancel it or keep it for a month or two if it was worth it. But immediately after confirming for the 7 day trial, I was charged $17 and given a monthly subscription. No I wasn’t charged after the “free trial” expired, it happened immediately when I confirmed for a free trial and I was given a month of premium since Badoo charged me for a month of premium instead of the free week of premium. I contacted the customer support, but the conversation would go back and forth for around a week since they take over a day to respond to one message and by then the “free week trial” should have expired. And each time I tried explaining it, they would simply reply that I have a monthly subscription and that it was cancelled and wont be charged afterwards, BUT each time they never mention anything about the free trial that I thought I was getting. The customer support was of no use and basically avoided the questions that I was asking them.
TLDR: Signed up for a free trial of premium, got charged $17 and given a month of premium instead, and customer support took several days to respond only to completely ignore my questions and change the subject. Stick to Tinder 😒

by Gdidbdidbx

You are constantly blocked from messaging anyone unless it’s a match, and the active user base is pathetically small. Most users that are on the site are inactive so they would argue that the number is high, but it’s not. Apps like POF and OK Cupid are better for conversation and have about the same amount of users, but you might as well choose Tinder over Badoo since matching is the only way to message the popular users. You’ll find you can message users who are not popular and certain users can’t be messaged unless you pay for a premium account. Ironically I tried the premium and the moment I bought it many of the users pulling up in the search suddenly disappeared. There are algorithms in place to keep you spending money instead of focusing on actually being a dating app. If you are focused on actually finding a girlfriend or boyfriend take my advice and don’t use Badoo. Last note, remember that the response to this message from the application maker’s is to try and discredit everything written here in yet another attempt to draw you in and make money. I’m honestly trying to help everyone else not waist their time. Do yourself a favor and try literally any other choice before you try this.

by Tezacoda

Blocked my account because I had made too many accounts but when I tried to explain that I had made a new account because I would constantly get logged out because someone was changing my pw they said they’re decision can not be changed even though it’s not my fault...I never posted an inappropriate picture, I was always kind and was never rude. I was a verified user and had never had this problem before. It’s just getting to me lol because I didn’t do anything get blocked and when I would ask over and over what was the reason for blocking me entirely from making another account they said they cannnot provide me with that information ? It didn’t make sense to me, if I violated guidelines why not tell me what guidelines I violated ? I reread the guidelines -0 times and checked off each one. I only ever talked to 1 person daily on Badoo the other people would ask me for sexual favors which I would decline and I told them that I thought that I was being falsely accused of doing something I did not do but they basically refused to hear me out or check more into it. I have been told on my account that I would be reported and blocked for not giving someone sexual favors so that wasn’t new to me but it’s just really frustrating that they didn’t look deeper into it or go through my messages to see if I had actually did something wrong. It’s been 3 days and I’m still trying to fight to get my account back

by Gaizndk

When you are first getting Badoo in Badoo Store it says that it’s for people who are 17+ but when u go on Badoo it’s apparently actually 18+ and I’m 17 and I got Badoo and said I was 18 because it had originally said 17 and up so I didn’t think it’d be a big deal. Then I chatted someone telling them that I was actually 17 and the next day I couldn’t get into my account because it said I was too young. I only saw some of the chat because I hadn’t opened it yet but she said something like “yea I always tell everyone I just graduated...” so i don’t think she reported me but maybe she could’ve but if not Badoo probably stalked me and can see all of my messages. Anyways they gave false advertisement then said that I was in the wrong and I tried to make a new account but all of the premium advertisements were popping up and I couldn’t even see people who had liked me. I had made some real connections with people who I will never be able to talk to again. I liked Badoo until this happened.

by Silence_2012

First of all I will have to add that I have a friend who has the this app app and he says he has actually gone to a few dates with women in person, so I can’t say it doesn’t work. But in my experience the women I was able to chat with just ghosted me in the middle of the conversation and it wasn’t because I was rude or disrespectful, they just didn’t respond. In the real world the chances of woman just leaving in the middle of the conversation is very rare which is why I find it weird and odd that some these women think it’s ok to that just because we’re not talking in person. There’s definitely a problem with that, I don’t think these women really understand that we might see each other in person and they might have to own up to their actions. The only reason I downloaded it was because of the quarantine, otherwise I’d be at the bars or elsewhere approaching like I’m used to. So to the guys out there if your not used to online dating I definitely recommend not trying it, go out and approach in person you’ll have a better chance and if you get rejected just improve your self.

by SinaMT

First that I downloaded, I was happy that it did let me change location and overall it looked way better than tinder ... first day I started messaging some users and looked alright (getting response and that), day two I couldn’t message anyone getting pop up saying “skip the queue and chat for 10 credits” first off WHAT does skip the queue mean? Like everyone is messaging her/him so im in the queue? ... then I saw Encounter where you swipe right or left to find your match BUT how can I match someone when he/she is 1000km away 😐 and no theres no way to filter your distance. Today I wanted to delete my account but this app wanted to give me 3 days of premium so I backed out to try premium AND boy what is this?! They say chat with popular users with premium but no i cannot do that ... then I said let me spent 2 dollars to get 100 credits so I can get that “Get to the top” option and GUESS WHAT nothing happened 😃 ... overall this app looks good BUT they not clear with their information.

this app if you reading this give me my 2$ back or give me the service that I paid for 🙏🏽

by RYANDAWSON88

First of I have been using Badoo for a long time and I have decent amount of success . Anyone who is popular ( pretty much every pretty girl ) is impossible to chat unless you buy credits . I buy credits once every few months . Every user needed certain amount of credits to talk to and I was still ok with that . Then they updated Badoo and made it to where every person costs 150 credits to talk . So you will run through your credits at a lightening speed and you have to buy more . I am already started to dislike it . Even girls with one pic require 150 credits to say hi . I have spent fair amount of money on Badoo but with increased credits to talk to a person , I do not want to buy credits anymore and I am using Badoo way less than before . I randomly swipe right and leave and comeback to see if I matched which is like 1 match in 50 swipes . Developers are getting greedy and it will be the downfall of Badoo. If you want to keep customers like me who spent money , make it reasonable.

by Robneckflordia

Swipe left or right is slippery, you barely touch it and it swipes left or right on someone. It needs a new motion or something. Next up, the monthly service is to expensive way to expensive, yah I have the money for it but that doesn’t mean it’s a smart investment. 20 bucks a month is a bit much I could maybe do 2 to 5 a month.

Like most apps out there today you can’t see if someone likes you unless you either have the love Gods put them back in your matches or if you pay to take a chance to see who it was. Money is short right now cause of the Corona Virus what is Badoo doing to help.

Overall it works well bug wise. There’s not a lot to it depth wise, meaning compared to other apps you put a couple photos of yourself on here, say a few things about yourself, use a few hashtags about what you like and that’s about it. I would like their to be a little more info about my potential partner.

by Newtothis2717

So I like Badoo more than an other dating app but man it still has the same main problems. For example, can you please make it mandatory for girls to right something on there profile because when girls are so cute and so close and I spend 200 coins on them but it turns out they aren’t compatible with me it truly pisses me off. Also, why is it I paid the 20 dollars for the membership in still can’t message 95% of the girls in my area free. That just makes me mad and I know I can’t get my money back but Badoo should know that the only people making moves on Badoo are guys just like in the real world because no girls actually swipe so there isn’t any hardly.m any matching to make free conversations and I don’t know about other guys but when something is a waste of money I get rid of it and that’s where Badoo is heading so could you please fix some of these main problems 🙏

by PROJECTZACKO

Great app, overall. Definitely a growing user-base. What I’ve stated continually when being promoted for reviews is that “it’s still growing on me— if this app turns out NOT to cripple functionality in favor of becoming ‘pay-to-play’ then I’ll consider it ideal.” Unfortunately, I’m being met with very inconsistent in-app messaging. “Swipe 50 times for your perfect match” — then, some arbitrary number of swipes later (as little as 3 to as many as 20), I’m told “That’s all your swipes [BUY] Premium!” Um, no thanks. I consistently rated Badoo high because they afford communication via advertisements & viewing them. Furthermore, the purchase of credits isn’t terribly expensive. I will not, however, commit to a monthly statement over a sub-par dating app. I simply won’t. If anyone at this app cares to listen, here it is:
You’re making the PRECISE mistake every other app/platform makes— you’re banking on the notion that you can “hook” everyone; when you realize you cannot, you simply disable our ability to use your app. It’s unacceptable. I reside in one of the single largest metropolitan areas of the USA. There are some 9,000,000 residents. I see countless “new members” DAILY. YET, here I am— “out of swipes.” And that’s a wrap, I suppose.
Folks, it’s good for precisely 4 weeks— UNLESS you ACTUALLY use it a significant amount. In that case, you’ll likely be shut down even faster. It was nice while it lasted; I had hope. ✌🏼

by EMoni_93

I am an new user and there are a couple of things that I dislike about Badoo . Firstly it looks like you can't change the area or location in which you want to see people. You can only add your location. I guess Badoo wants you to expand your horizons? For example, I see people from places that are 13 hours away from my state and I want to see people who are only in my state lol. I understand that there is a "go live" section but I would rather not utilize that.

Secondly, when someone is interested in you, you receive a notification. If you are uninterested and "X" them out they are still allowed to message you, or favorite you, or visit your page. Basically you still receive notifications for someone you are uninterested in. It's quit annoying and makes it difficult to get to the people you do like.

The only thing I do like is that while swiping through people you like and dislike, you can arrow back to the last person if you a accidently swiped left.

by Dajourantonio

As far as Badoo itself there is only one issue there are plenty of fake profiles that are not photo verified and a lot of them just have pictures and no information. And sometimes Badoo shows me people that are nowhere near my location.

The real issue is the people that use Badoo .
I noticed a lot of reviews saying that men are the ones that are playing and doing dumb things on Badoo. BUT. There are a lot of women who are as well. There are that like me and when there is one that I match with and I engage in a conversation with them, they either never respond, or they’ll respond, they talk for a bit and then they stop. Why are you liking my profile if your just gonna ghost me? But then they’ll say that they’re looking for something serious (interesting). There are also a lot of thirst traps on here that just post sexy photos of themselves to get men to follow them on Instagram and boost their already extremely high egos.

The reason why I downloaded Badoo is because I got a lot going on right now and it’s hard to meet women with my current situation. I assumed downloading Badoo would make things easier but it didn’t. I’m gonna try a few more times and if it still doesn’t work then I’m uninstalling. This is nothing against the developers of Badoo or Badoo itself, you guys are awesome. There are a lot of cool features on here. But likeI said before Badoo itself is cool. It’s just the people.

by Yukimi Z

So all I can really say is Badoo has really changed my mind about online dating. I use to be against it feeling uncomfortable and everything but it’s shown me a world that not many ppl get to experience because of their lifestyles and just being busy in everyday life, we often don’t have time to go out and meet new ppl. So the few seconds we are able to spare can be used to idk... look for that special someone, or experience new relationships, whether its friends or even just to feel more social with the outside world. I think it helps... and I guess for me it’s always a good experience to be able to chat with someone and get a feel of who they are and what their looking for before actually meeting them. More of Interactional level rather then physical.

by Reliable Services

I have tried other dating apps and they all charge for various things and then you pay but they need to see the same people from other apps and so it’s almost like a big circle between all the apps. Other apps also have tons of fake profiles, some are good and some are horrible.

This dating app is truly a hidden gem that I almost want to keep a secret. Their profiles are legit and I have yet to find a scammer or fake profile. They also offer a ton of communication choices for free just for trying Badoo and then even after the free trial there’s still plenty of opportunity to communicate with someone you like. There is a huge range of variety in profiles and I have not found a duplicate yet. The profiles have lots of ethnic choices, location choices etc.

Badoo is definitely worth the time it takes to fill out the short profile!

by THALIAXCVI

I was starting to get tired of having Badoo because I would end up having guys already inviting me over to their house or just dtf. But that was until I met someone different, during our first conversation I had went out of my way and called him. We had a good long conversation. So the next day he had asked if I would like to hang out and I said yes. So after meeting up and hanging out on a weekend.. I would say our first date was a success! Initially I downloaded this to make new connections. But after having a third date with the guy, he had asked me out. Of course I said because I really was into his personality! So thanks to this app, I got to meet my boyfriend.

Oh p.s. Before our first conversation, I had replied to him a week after he had first messaged me. Just because of being busy with work. So if you think of giving up.. don’t! You might end up getting to meet your true love. ❤️

by Wmootrz.

I feel that people that are writing other people and they’re not responding back yet looking at a photo first should have their accounts froze until they respond back to the messages that they’re receiving. And I would like to also add that if a person is not active for more than a week their account should be deleted by the site and this way it will ensure that people are being proper with keeping up their account.
I also feel that they should have a comment remark sheet on each and every person‘s profile from people that have dealt with the individual that way you’ll know if you’re dealing with a standup person or not by reviewing their comment sheet from open comments on people And how they treat others. In order for this dating site to be successful and not end up like Plenty Of Fish or plenty of people play plenty of games they need to take it more serious from the perspective of men and women that are being deliberately targeted.

by Ktiger101

Badoo is the best feature to my life. I’ve met a lot of amazing friends, found a great guy whom I just recently went on a date with. I have been using this app for a while now and I have enjoyed every moment of its use. They did remove live streams, but in a way I guess that was a good idea as there was a lot of rude guys that would get on my stream and say repulsive things. I highly recommend this app. It is far better than tinder in my opinion. You can also filter out profiles that are too far away and be able to see whose close by, but, if you want to look in another city, it gives you that capability. suggestions: maybe include the extra info pieces such as single status, height , kids, etc just right below the photo inside the card so we don’t have to scroll down to see it and we can read as we are swiping. Another idea, more filter ideas during the search such as (kids or no kids, drinking or doesn’t drink, smoking or doesn’t smoke) Thanks this app for the awesome experience, I will continue to use and recommend your service
- Kimberly ☺️

by Johnny Appleseed007

So I’ve had an this app account for 8 plus years never had a problem being reported for pics or anything like that. But I get my account deleted because I spoke my mind to another this app user who diced to ignor me (without cursing mind you, just spoke facts). And this app deleted my account without even giving me a reason why. (Even though I already know why) and my you I've paid for this app premium service for half a year and never had any success in meeting women in real life, my profile was viewed by a bunch of bot profiles and fake profiles and was a COMPLETE waste of money. It’s been 4 months since my account was deleted and this app has never responded to my emails asking why I wasn’t issued a warning before my account was deleted. As it states in the policy section that users will get a warning before action is taken on an account for deletion. I will never use this app again and I’ll spend the rest of my life telling everyone how horrible this app is on social media and real life.

by QueenShayy21

I’ve been asking the same question and getting NO ANSWERS! My account was blocked for no reason! There are perverted users on this app who’ll request on live to do certain things and when i don’t engage or oblige they report me. This is unfair! I haven’t violated ANY community guidelines! I literally talk to the friends i made on this app and ignore perverted users. You guys haven’t told me what rule or guidelines I’ve broken! You literally go by reports and not the proof of what’s being reported. I’ve had this app for over 7 years and never had a problem. All of a sudden when people report my profile for not fulfilling sexual requests and making BOGUS and UNTRUE claims I’m blocked?? Please tell me how that’s fair and WHAT I HAVE DONE?? I really would like my account to be reinstated because I am always respectful and do nothing but respect the rules. I’ve never broken one at all. I’ve already reached out to support and I’m getting the same automated answer and not a human being. This is unfair and I HAVEN’T BROKEN NOT ONE SINGLE RULE!!!!!

by Graa Graa

Eventually you get to a dead end with the free and the premium version. The matching “game” is getting you nowhere showing you inactive profiles and repeating the profiles that you have not liked until you do like them. Another option is to write directly to a person and when you want to initiate new conversation in 95% of the cases it asks for 20 credits (you pay additionally for those even if you payed for premium service), and 5% of those are getting really expensive - getting closer to 10EU for 2 initial messages. And if she does not reply, or even read the messages, there is no refund. I get that girls get too much spam and this filters “undesirables”, however I want protection for my investment too and there isn’t any credits recovery conditions whatsoever. Spending your time and money elsewhere will be more profitable. And the latest- stream video to get credits from the viewers, FYI the private show option is not yet there, does it ring a bell?

by Triot777

Out of all the dating apps this is probably one of the best! Far better than POF. The problems I have with Badoo are, being linked with someone that is actually in your area! I understand you have 7 million plus members but flipping through the pictures I have not seen atleast 1 person that is within range. Every girl is in other states so that being said It almost makes Badoo pointless!! The other problem I have is the amount of transgenders on here, some dudes are into that so maybe make a button like male/female/TS and seperate them from being sprinkled in the mix. Badoo is awesome but it is very limited. Please make it so that you can use your location and be linked with local singles instead of being linked with someone you will never waste time meeting on the complete opposite side of the country!

by Summerlov

There’s just too many fake profiles . Someone I met over a year ago on here had deleted Badoo . He & I have kept in contact ever since we met on here . He contacted me last wk & we talked . This past wknd I was in the LOCAL search and came upon his profile . I messaged him asking what he was doing in HOBART since he lives in Palatine . He asked me what was I talking about , that he’s been home all wknd & hadn’t left his area . Someone hacked / stole his profile . Not very happy with that .!! It happened to me on another paying site . They had changed my users name & password , I wasn’t able to get into my account til I realized the site had sent an email about some changes . They had replaced all my photo with another women in a bikini on a yacht & auto charged $73 to my credit card . It happens !! There has to be something about these catfish , fakes & scammers

by Concerned 4212

Hi. I assume I’m communicating with someone who is lonely or really looking for a friend or partner. Unfortunately this is not Badoo for you and will disappoint.

Most of the profiles are fake or inactive. If you use the live features, you’ll see they are shows and not for individual one on one communication, and they ask you to send gifts, which is money to the host of the stream, and ask you to pay for a membership.

Like many apps, this one is designed to make money off you. You cannot find real people because they’re fake by design to get your money.

Even more disappointing is you’ll see groups in the livestream of people on Badoo who already know each other and have no interest in making a connection with you.

And you can be booted or blocked or not picked by a profile you like.

For women, I am a fit male, Badoo is really bad: The men can use fake names. They talk to multiple women at a time, and there is some bad behavior (I won’t say more).

Again, because there is no true identity checking other than the photo verified, which is fake too, (They scam by putting a different picture on their profile later on), they can do anything they want in scams and bad manners without consequences.

I recommend you fo not use Badoo if you truly looking for someone.

Definitely, do not buy anything from them.

by Ivaniviene

I think it all depends on the person and what they make out of Badoo . Badoo seems popular and has many people to get to know if you want to make friends. I think its a good app to meet people. Intention plays a big role. There are many beautiful females in Badoo . Its not what i look for but sure is fun when there is interaction. Since im all over the place because of my job i think its a great app form me, because its fun when i bump into girls and i never reveal it, i am still waiting for that one girl who will mention bumping into me. I enjoy making friends, we all have a story that enriches our souls, ill try to let it be known. Its the first app where i can express how females can be a mans friend without expectations. I recommend it and also to those looking for a fling. Lots of that too.

by Chrissy O!

I like the Latinas. There are plenty of cute Latinas young and mature, slim and thick.
It works well in NY, NJ metro areas and Tampa FL. Wish there were more of these cuties using Badoo in Philly! I met a nice lady in Fl. Classy and stylish. Would like to date her. Badoo functions pretty well. I wish I knew how to delete matches without reporting them. I just leave uninteresting matches on a list. Indefinitely. It seems maybe some users have figured out how to cheat the location function on the profiles. Profiles indicate another user maybe within 100 miles of me. Actually, they inform me they are on a different continent. It is also nic o know who has visited my profile.