Badoo is a well-known online platform primarily used for dating, chatting, and making friends. It was established in November 2006 by Andrey Andreev and quickly gained popularity, becoming one of the most downloaded dating apps across 21 countries by 2016. Badoo offers a freemium service, with key features such as People Nearby, Search, Encounters, and Video Chat. It also provides enhanced security[1] measures like a selfie request button and photo verification. However, it has faced criticism for issues like privacidade[2] and the way it matches users. Despite these challenges, Badoo has a global reach with over 108 million members and has been widely covered by international media.
Badoo is a dating-focused social network founded by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev in 2006. It is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus and London, United Kingdom, with offices in Malta, Russia and the United States. It operates in 190 countries and is available in 47 languages, making it the world's most widely used dating network. The app is available on iOS, Android, and the web. Badoo operates on a freemium model, whereby the core services can be used without payment.
Tipo de sítio | Dating |
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Available in | 47 languages |
Sede social | , Reino Unido |
Country of origin | Russia |
Proprietário | Bumble Inc. (formerly MagicLab) |
Created by | Andrey Andreev |
Pai | Badoo Trading Limited |
URL | badoo |
Comercial | Freemium |
Registo | Necessário |
Lançado | November 2006 |
Situação atual | Ativo |