Delete your Badoo account in three steps
You can delete your Badoo account permanently through the app or website. The process takes about two minutes and removes your profile, messages, and photos from Badoo's servers. Once deleted, you cannot recover the account — Badoo does not offer a way to reactivate it later.
Badoo gives you two options: deactivate temporarily (your profile hides but the account stays) or delete permanently (everything goes). Most people who want out choose permanent deletion. The steps are the same whether you use the mobile app or the website.
Key Takeaways
- Permanent deletion removes your profile, messages, and photos completely and cannot be undone.
- You must log in to your account to delete it — Badoo will not delete an account you cannot access.
- The deletion process takes about two minutes and happens immediately, though it may take a few hours for your profile to disappear from search results.
- If you only want to hide your profile temporarily, use the deactivate option instead of permanent deletion.
- Badoo will ask you why you are leaving — you can skip this step and delete anyway.
Delete your account from the Badoo app
Open the Badoo app and log in if you are not already signed in. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Settings.
In Settings, scroll to the bottom and tap Delete account. Badoo will show you a screen explaining that deletion is permanent. Read through it, then tap Delete my account again to confirm. You may see a survey asking why you are leaving — you can skip it by tapping the X or answering and continuing. Either way, your account will delete.
After you confirm, Badoo will log you out immediately. Your profile will no longer appear in searches, and your messages will be removed from other users' inboxes within a few hours.
Delete your account from the Badoo website
Go to badoo.com and log in to your account. Click your profile photo or avatar in the top right corner. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
On the Settings page, scroll down until you see Delete account near the bottom. Click it. Badoo will display a warning that deletion cannot be reversed. Click Delete my account to proceed. You may be asked to confirm your password — enter it and click the button again.
Like the app, the website may show a survey about why you are leaving. You can close it without answering. Your account will delete either way, and you will be logged out automatically.
What happens to your messages and photos
When you delete your Badoo account, all your messages are removed from the platform. However, messages you sent to other users may remain in their inboxes for a short time before Badoo removes them. You have no control over this timing.
Your photos are deleted from Badoo's servers immediately. If you uploaded photos that you want to keep, download them before you delete your account — once the account is gone, you cannot retrieve them from Badoo.
The difference between deactivate and delete
Deactivate hides your profile from other users but keeps your account and data on Badoo's servers. You can log back in later and reactivate whenever you want. Your messages stay, your photos stay, and your matches remain in your history.
Delete removes everything permanently. You cannot reactivate a deleted account, and Badoo will not restore your data. If you think you might return to Badoo in the future, deactivate instead. If you are certain you are done with the app, delete.
To deactivate instead of delete, go to Settings and look for Deactivate account (on the app) or Pause my account (on the website). The steps are the same, but your account will remain recoverable.
If you cannot log in to your account
Badoo requires you to log in before you can delete your account. If you forgot your password, tap Forgot password? on the login screen and follow the email instructions to reset it. If you no longer have access to the email address you used to sign up, you will need to recover your account first.
Go to badoo.com/help and look for account recovery options. You may be able to verify your identity using your phone number instead. If you signed up with Facebook or Google, you can log in using those accounts instead of your email.
If you cannot recover your account after trying these steps, contact Badoo support through the Help section. Explain that you cannot access your account and want to delete it. Support can sometimes delete an account without requiring you to log in, though this takes longer than self-service deletion.
What to do before you delete
Save any photos or information you want to keep. Badoo does not send you a copy of your data when you delete, so download anything important beforehand. If you matched with someone you want to stay in touch with, exchange contact information before you delete — they will not be able to message you after your account is gone.
If you are deleting because of harassment or a safety concern, consider reporting the user to Badoo before you leave. Go to the person's profile, tap the three dots, and select Report. This helps Badoo remove bad actors and may prevent them from bothering other users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my account back after I delete it?
No. Badoo does not restore deleted accounts. Once you confirm deletion, your profile, messages, and photos are gone permanently. If you think you might want to use Badoo again, deactivate your account instead of deleting it.
How long does it take for my profile to disappear?
Your profile disappears from searches within a few hours, though it may take up to 24 hours for all traces to clear. Other users will not see your profile immediately after deletion, but Badoo's systems need time to fully remove it from their servers.
Will deleting my account remove my messages from other people's chats?
Your messages will be removed from other users' inboxes within a few hours, but you cannot control the exact timing. Some messages may remain briefly before Badoo deletes them on their end.
Do I need to delete the Badoo app from my phone after I delete my account?
No, but you will not be able to log back in. You can delete the app if you want to free up space, or leave it installed — it will not work without an active account anyway.
What if I delete my account by mistake?
You cannot undo a deletion. Badoo does not offer account recovery after permanent deletion. If you deleted by mistake, you will need to create a new account with a different email address or phone number.