Badoo
21 countries · DateAtlas score 4/5
DateAtlas editorial average across the countries we track — our opinion, not the official app-store rating.
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Badoo combines swipe-based Encounters with a grid-style Discover feed, giving you two ways to find matches. Profiles support 16+ photos, video uploads, prompt-based questions, and detailed lifestyle fields. Free users can match and message, but advanced filters, undo, and direct messaging without a match require Premium or credits.
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At a Glance
Countries
21
DateAtlas Score
4/5
Our editorial average, not the app-store rating
Price Range
$3.99 - $16.99
per month
Top Country
BrazilUser Ratings
What Users Say
Badoo is a general-purpose dating app with a dual discovery system — swipe through Encounters or browse the Discover grid. Photo verification adds trust, and profile depth is strong with prompts, interests, and lifestyle fields. The free tier is functional for basic matching, but the app leans heavily on a credits-based microtransaction economy: messaging someone without a mutual match costs 250 credits, and most search filters are paywalled behind Premium. Profile analytics (a views/likes graph) gamify visibility and nudge users toward paid boosts. LGBTQ+ and kink support is minimal — basic orientation filters exist but no dedicated features or community signals.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Photo verification with blue checkmark badge builds trust
- Dual discovery: swipe (Encounters) and browse (Discover grid)
- Generous media uploads — 16+ photos and video supported
- Deep profile fields: height, languages, interests, lifestyle, prompts
- Profile popularity analytics with 7-day views/likes graph
- Free messaging with mutual matches — no paywall for basic chat
- Daily curated suggestions in Discover feed
Cons
- Heavy microtransaction push — 250 credits to message without matching
- Most advanced search filters locked behind Premium
- No in-app video or voice calling observed
- Limited LGBTQ+ features — no pride badges or dedicated community tools
- Ads shown to free users
- Invisible/incognito mode requires Premium
Pricing
Badoo pricing breakdown
Detailed per-tier pricing with features for every subscription level is a DateAtlas Pro feature. Premium across the countries we track ranges from $3.99 to $16.99 per month.
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Where Badoo Dominates
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Country Coverage
All 21 countries where Badoo is tracked.
Country Coverage
All 21 countries where Badoo is tracked.
| Country | Usage | Safety | Premium | Play Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 9/10 | 5/10 | $8.99 | 4 |
| Russia | 9/10 | 5/10 | $4.99 | 4 |
| Mexico | 8/10 | 5/10 | $9.99 | 4 |
| Colombia | 8/10 | 5/10 | $8.99 | 4 |
| Poland | 8/10 | 6/10 | $9.99 | 4 |
| Dominican Republic | 8/10 | 5/10 | $5.99 | 4 |
| Philippines | 7/10 | 5/10 | $9.99 | 4 |
| Spain | 7/10 | 6/10 | $12.99 | 4 |
| Argentina | 7/10 | 6/10 | $6.99 | 4 |
| Italy | 7/10 | 6/10 | $11.99 | 4 |
| Turkey | 7/10 | 6/10 | $8.99 | 4 |
| Thailand | 6/10 | 6/10 | $12.99 | 4 |
| France | 6/10 | 6/10 | $12.99 | 4 |
| South Africa | 6/10 | 5/10 | $5.99 | 4 |
| Belgium | 5/10 | 6/10 | $12.99 | 4 |
| United States | 5/10 | 6/10 | $9.99 | 4 |
| Indonesia | 4/10 | 5/10 | $4.99 | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4/10 | 5/10 | $3.99 | 4 |
| Denmark | 3/10 | 7/10 | $14.99 | 4 |
| Norway | 3/10 | 7/10 | $16.99 | 4 |
| Sweden | 3/10 | 7/10 | $14.99 | 4 |