Times have changed and technology has invaded all areas of life, including dating. Over the past years, several apps have emerged with the purpose of promoting social interactions and Badoo is one of them. This is a dating app created in 2006 that aims at connecting people with similar interests and who are looking for a relationship or just making new acquaintances.
Safety Center on Badoo
Safety is taken quite seriously at Badoo and it shows. These are some of the safety features included in the Badoo app:
- Private detector: It blurs nudes and unsolicited content automatically to give you the choice of viewing the content or not.
- Rude message: This AI-powered tool is trained to detect offensive, abusive, or homophobic language and prompts you to report it.
- Photo verification: This feature verifies that the photos on the profile are real and actually belong to the person using the account. If the images cannot be corroborated, the photos are removed.
- Block and report: You can report a user for inappropriate or rude behavior. This user will not be able to contact you again and will not know who flagged their profile, since reports are anonymous.
- Selfie request: If a female Badoo user is chatting to a male user whose account has not been verified, they can request a selfie from the male user to corroborate that they are who they say they are.
- Video chat and video call: The Badoo app includes a chat and a video calling feature that allows you to communicate with other users without having to share private contact information, such as your phone number or email address.
- Safety Center: This hub provides users with tips and guidelines that will help them to date safely.
Badoo Blog
On the Badoo blog, you will find plenty of articles with news and updates related to the app. You will also find stories from Badoo users and tips to date safely and with confidence. I also found it interesting that they share articles regarding dating expectations in today's world and talk about racism and discrimination on the internet and dating sites.
This is how it works
On the Badoo app, you will find a first section that shows you the profiles of Badoo users in your area. If you like one of the profiles, you can send that person a chat message straight away.
Another tab of the app shows you profiles, just like Tinder does. That is, you can see their photos and information and like them in order to “match” or discard the profiles that you are not interested in.
Just like on many other dating apps, you can filter users based on the gender and age of users. On your profile, you can include what your intentions are, which can be just meeting people, finding a partner, or whatever you are looking for in the app, and you can also add your interests, as well as photos and videos.
Memberships and availability
The Badoo app is available for download on iOS and Android devices. You can download and use the app for free, but there is also the possibility of acquiring a paid membership to profit from additional features and profile boosters.
Badoo vs. Tinder
One of the main differences between these two dating apps is that on Badoo you can send messages to other users without having to "match" first. Also, Badoo matches are based mainly on location and interests, while Tinder focuses more on physical appearance.
Basically, Badoo is intended for those looking to meet new people, make more meaningful connections, and maybe even find a partner. Tinder, on the contrary, is more popular among those looking for a casual hook-up.
