💡 Key Insights: * Badoo boasts over 250 million users in 190 countries, with 91,000 people each week reportedly deleting the app after finding someone * Meet people through two main features: "Encounters" (similar to swiping) and "People Nearby" (grid view of local users with similar interests) * The basic app is free, but premium "Super Powers" subscriptions start at $9.99 for one month (with better rates for longer commitments) * Premium features include seeing who liked your profile, browsing anonymously, and getting message priority * Purchase credits to boost your visibility with "Spotlight" features, increasing your matches * Badoo is more popular in Europe and Latin America than the US, but still useful in major US cities * Most users reportedly seek casual relationships rather than serious commitments * Verify your profile with a simple selfie gesture to build trust and improve results Looking for an international dating app with real potential? Badoo might be your answer with its staggering 250 million users across 190 countries. While not as well-known in the US as Tinder or Bumble [/tinder-vs-bumble/], Badoo's powerful location features and impressive success rate (91,000 weekly users delete the app after finding someone) make it worth considering. This comprehensive Badoo review reveals exactly how the app works, what it costs, and most importantly—how to use it effectively to meet attractive local singles whether you're in Barcelona or Boston. THE BASICS OF BADOO Badoo is a free app for your desktop [https://badoo.com/], iPhone [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id351331194?mt=8], or Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.badoo.mobile&referrer=utm_source%3Dgeneric]. Created in 2006, the app claims to have over 250 million users in 190 countries. According to Badoo CMO Dominic Gallello, 91,000 people each week [https://www.globaldatinginsights.com/featured/interview-badoo-cmo-announces-major-rebrand/] delete the app because they met someone on it. Although you can download the app on your laptop, the location based chat features make it more suited for your smart phone. There are two ways to meet people on the site: “Encounters” and “People Nearby.” In the Encounters section, you’re matched with singles the app thinks might catch your eye based on shared interests. Click on the heart or the X to like or dislike your match. While you can only see one encounter at a time, there is no limit to the number of matches you can connect with in one day. The People Nearby section appears as a grid of people currently in your area who share common interests. You can click on any of these pictures and either like their profile or start a chat. And just like on Happn [/happn-app-review/], the app also shows you other users you’ve bumped into and displays the time and location your paths crossed. Similar to Tinder [/tinder-guide/], your primary photo [/profile-pic/] takes center stage so it needs to be strong. Here are some tips on choosing photos she’ll “like” every time. [/online-dating-photo-tips-for-guys/] HOW MUCH DOES BADOO COST? A basic Badoo account is free. But paying the subscription fee will unlock the app’s premium features, called “Super Powers.” The amount you pay depends on the length of your subscription: You can access these benefits with a Badoo Premium subscription: * See who liked your profile in Encounters * See who added you to their “Favorites” list * Browse through profiles anonymously * Undo your last vote * Chat with the most popular Badoo users * Contact new users right away * Your messages get priority in the recipients inbox * Unlock “cool” stickers * No ads You can also buy credits to boost your exposure on the site. Just a couple of bucks will buy some “Spotlight” time, which ensures your photo and profile get priority ranking with 100 new users. It’s a great way to boost your matches! The more credits you buy at once, the better per credit price you get: Badoo is a true melting pot of online daters. People from all over the world, speaking all different languages, have a Badoo profile. It’s more popular in European and Latin American countries than in the US, but still worth a look if you’re living in a major US city and would like to meet some international ladies. Badoo is worth a try if you live in or travel to one of the following locations: North & Central America * Mexico * NYC * LA * Chicago * Miami * Toronto * Montreal South America * Colombia * Brazil * Chile * Argentina * Venezuela Europe * Spain * France * Italy * Germany * UK * Sweden * Netherlands * Switzerland * Poland * Czech Republic * Russia WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD BADOO While no surveys have been done to quantify the membership on Badoo, the general consensus [http://www.cnet.com/news/badoo-social-experiment-or-hookup-site/] is that most Badoo users are more interested in a casual hookup than a serious relationship. Signing up is easy. You can sign up with an email address or join through Facebook. That’s the easiest route, as Badoo does most of the work for you. You’ll need to upload at least 1 photo in order to interact with other members, and you’ll also be prompted to verify your account. That’s easy to do, simply take a selfie copying the gesture included in the prompt: The photo you submit won’t be visible anywhere in your account, it’s strictly for verification purposes. The app pulls your age, location, photos, and even your job from your FB profile. You then have the option to add in a few personal details: relationship status, sexuality, appearance (height, weight, eye color, hair color, and build), who you live with, if you have kids, and if you smoke or drink. There is also space to add an up to 500-character paragraph about yourself, and an “interests” section which lists thousands of potential hobbies for you to choose from. Since Badoo matches people based on common interests, make sure you fill out this section. Badoo also requires users "state their intentions" for using the app. Your selection from a choice of three options will be displayed on your profile: * Here to date * Ready for a relationship * Open to chat Although the app is primarily photo based, don’t miss out on a chance to impress her with your profile. It’s short, but put some thought into how you describe yourself. If she’s on the fence about your photos, an attractive profile [/tinder-profile-tips-for-men/] might convince her to like your profile or answer your message. HOW TO MEET THE HOTTEST LOCAL SINGLES ON BADOO Just like any other dating site or app, the most attractive women get bombarded with messages from guys just like you. So when you reach out to say hi, stand out from the crowd. Make sure your message captures her attention - “hey, beautiful” isn’t going to cut it. Check out these icebreaker messages that actually work [/do-cut-paste-dating-messages-really-work/]. 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