Delete your Badoo account in three steps
To delete your Badoo account, log in to the app or website, go to Settings, find the account deletion option, and confirm your choice. Badoo will remove your profile, messages, and photos within a few days. The process is permanent — you cannot recover a deleted account, and you will need to create a new one if you change your mind later.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use the mobile app or the website, but both routes take less than five minutes. You do not need to contact Badoo support unless something goes wrong during deletion.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting your account removes your profile, all messages, and all photos from Badoo's servers permanently.
- You can delete your account from the Badoo app or website by going to Settings and selecting the delete account option.
- Badoo takes several days to fully remove your account, so your profile may still appear in searches briefly after deletion.
- If you only want to hide your profile temporarily without losing your account, use the "Hide my profile" option instead of deleting.
- Once deleted, you cannot recover your account or any of its data — you must create a brand new account if you return to Badoo.
Delete your account on the Badoo app
Open the Badoo app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap your profile picture or username at the top of the menu to open your profile settings.
Scroll down and tap Settings. Look for the option labeled Delete account or Close account — the exact wording depends on your app version. Tap it, and Badoo will ask you to confirm by entering your password or using your phone's fingerprint or face recognition. Confirm the deletion, and your account will be scheduled for removal.
Delete your account on the Badoo website
Go to badoo.com and log in with your email or phone number. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings from the dropdown menu.
On the Settings page, scroll down to the bottom and look for Delete my account or Close my account. Click it, read the warning about permanent deletion, and click the confirmation button. Badoo will ask you to enter your password to confirm. After you do, your account deletion will begin.
What happens after you request deletion
Badoo does not delete your account instantly. The company takes two to seven days to fully remove your profile, messages, and photos from its servers. During this time, your profile may still appear in other users' search results or match lists, though it will be marked as inactive or unavailable if someone tries to message you.
You will receive a confirmation email from Badoo once the deletion is complete. After that, your account cannot be recovered. If you log back in during the waiting period before deletion finishes, your account will remain active and the deletion request will be cancelled.
The difference between hiding and deleting your account
Badoo offers two separate options: Hide my profile and Delete my account. Hiding your profile keeps your account and all your data intact but removes you from search results and match lists. Other users cannot see you, but you can still log in, message people, and reactivate your profile whenever you want.
Deleting your account is permanent. Your profile, messages, photos, and matches all disappear. You cannot recover any of this information. Choose hiding if you want to take a break from dating but might return to Badoo. Choose deletion only if you are certain you will not use the app again.
Reasons your deletion might not work
If you request deletion but your account is still active after a week, the most common cause is that you logged back in during the waiting period. Logging in cancels the deletion request automatically. Do not open the app or website until the deletion is complete.
If you are locked out of your account or cannot remember your password, you will not be able to delete it yourself. Use the "Forgot password" option on the Badoo login page to reset your password, then follow the deletion steps above. If you still cannot access your account, contact Badoo support through the app or website and explain that you want to delete your account.
What to do if you change your mind
If you delete your account and then change your mind, you cannot recover it. Your messages, photos, and match history are gone permanently. You will need to create a new Badoo account from scratch, which means choosing a new username, uploading new photos, and rebuilding your profile.
If you are having second thoughts, log back into your account before the deletion completes — usually within the first few days. This will cancel the deletion request and keep your account active. You can then decide later whether to delete or simply hide your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my Badoo account if I do not remember my password?
No, you need your password to confirm account deletion. Go to the Badoo login page, click "Forgot password," and follow the steps to reset it using your email or phone number. Once you have reset your password, you can log in and delete your account.
Will Badoo delete my account if I just stop using it?
No. Badoo does not automatically delete inactive accounts. Your profile will remain on the platform indefinitely unless you manually request deletion. If you want your account removed, you must go through the deletion process yourself.
Can someone else delete my Badoo account?
No. Badoo requires your password to delete an account, so only you can request deletion. If someone has access to your password, change it immediately through the Settings page, then delete your account if you want to.
How long does it take for Badoo to fully delete my account?
Badoo typically takes two to seven days to remove your account from its servers. You will receive a confirmation email when the deletion is complete. Your profile may still appear in searches during this time, but it will be marked as inactive.
What if I want to use Badoo again after deleting my account?
You will need to create a brand new account. Your old account, messages, and photos cannot be recovered. Sign up with a new email address or phone number and rebuild your profile from the beginning.