About Badoo
Badoo is one of the largest dating apps in the world, especially popular across Europe and Latin America, with a strong user base in the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Brazil. It’s owned by Bumble Inc., the company behind Bumble, but works differently: alongside swiping (“Encounters”), Badoo lets members browse People Nearby using filters such as age, distance and interests.
That makes Badoo easier to browse than Bumble or Hinge, but it has one catch for anyone checking up on someone: Badoo shows members who visited their profile.
Why not to browse Badoo from your own account
If you open someone’s Badoo profile while logged in, you can appear in their visitor list. If you’re checking whether a partner or a match is on Badoo, that’s exactly what you want to avoid. A username scan from outside the app doesn’t leave a visit.
How to find someone on Badoo
- Scan their usernames for free. Enter each handle they use elsewhere in the box above. The scan checks Badoo along with Tinder and other apps.
- Check Tinder and Bumble too. People who use Badoo often have profiles on other apps as well, and Tinder has the highest match rate in our scans.
- Reverse image search. Badoo has a large number of fake and scam profiles in some regions. If you’re talking to a Badoo match, run their photos through Google Lens or TinEye.
- Search by name (paid). If you know their full name, a people-search partner can find linked usernames that you can then scan for free.
Spotting fake Badoo profiles
- No verified badge, and photos that look professionally shot
- A brand-new profile that messages you first with a long, generic text
- Requests to move to WhatsApp or Telegram right away
- Any mention of gift cards, crypto, a visa or a travel emergency
Lost money to someone you met on Badoo? Report the profile in the app, contact your bank, and file a report at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (US) or with your local police’s fraud unit.
FAQ
Can I search Badoo without an account?
Yes. Our free scan checks Badoo by username without logging in, so no visit shows up on anyone’s profile.
Can you search Badoo by name?
Not directly. Badoo’s People Nearby uses filters like age and distance, not names. A username scan or a paid name search is more reliable.
Does Badoo show who viewed my profile?
Yes. Badoo shows profile visitors, which is why browsing from your own account can reveal that you looked.
Are Bumble and Badoo the same?
They’re owned by the same company, Bumble Inc., but they’re separate apps with separate accounts. Someone on Badoo isn’t automatically on Bumble.
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