Delete your Badoo account in three steps
To delete your Badoo account permanently, open the app or website, go to your profile settings, select "Delete account," confirm your password, and choose a reason for leaving. Badoo will ask if you want to deactivate temporarily instead — deactivation hides your profile for 30 days but keeps your data. Deletion removes everything and cannot be undone. The process takes about two minutes.
Badoo does not delete your account when ready if you straightforward stop using the app. Your profile stays visible to other users, and your messages remain in their inboxes. If you want your profile gone, you must go through the deletion steps yourself. The company will not remove inactive accounts on its own.
Key Takeaways
- Deletion is permanent and removes your profile, messages, and photos from Badoo's servers, while deactivation temporarily hides your profile for 30 days.
- You must delete your account through the app or website settings — straightforward uninstalling the app or stopping use does not remove your profile.
- Badoo asks you to confirm your password before deletion to prevent accidental removal of your account.
- If you deactivate instead of delete, you can reactivate your account by logging back in within 30 days.
How to delete on the Badoo app (iPhone or Android)
Open Badoo and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of your profile page and tap "Settings." Look for the option labeled "Delete account" — it is usually near the bottom of the settings menu, sometimes under a "Privacy" or "Account" section depending on your app version.
Tap "Delete account" and Badoo will show you two options: "Deactivate" and "Delete permanently." Choose "Delete permanently." The app will ask you to enter your password to confirm. Type it in and tap the final confirmation button. Your account is now deleted, and your profile will no longer appear to other users.
How to delete on the Badoo website
Go to badoo.com and log in with your email and password. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu. Scroll down the settings page until you see "Delete account" — this is usually in the lower section of the page.
Click "Delete account" and you will see the same two options: deactivate or delete permanently. Click "Delete permanently." Badoo will ask you to re-enter your password as a security step. Type it in and click the confirmation button. Your account is deleted when ready.
The difference between deactivation and deletion
Deactivation hides your profile from other users for 30 days but keeps all your data on Badoo's servers. Your messages stay in other people's inboxes, and your photos remain in the system. If you log back in within 30 days, your profile reappears exactly as it was. After 30 days of inactivity, Badoo automatically deletes a deactivated account, but you can also reactivate it yourself at any time before that important date by straightforward logging in again.
Deletion removes your profile, all your messages, and all your photos from Badoo permanently. Other users will no longer see your profile or your messages in their chat history. You cannot undo deletion — once it is complete, there is no way to recover your account or your data. Choose deletion only if you are certain you will not want to use Badoo again.
What happens to your messages and photos after deletion
When you delete your account, your profile picture and any photos you uploaded to Badoo are removed from the platform. However, any messages you sent to other users may remain in their inboxes. Those users will see your messages, but your profile will show as deleted or unavailable when they try to click on your name.
Badoo does not notify other users that you have deleted your account. They will straightforward see that your profile no longer exists if they try to visit it. If you are concerned about messages you sent, there is no way to delete them from other people's accounts — deletion only removes your own profile and data.
If you cannot find the delete option
Some older versions of the Badoo app or certain regional versions may have the delete option in a different location. If you cannot find "Delete account" in settings, try scrolling all the way to the bottom of the settings page — it is sometimes placed below other options like "Block list" or "Privacy."
If you still cannot locate it, log in on the Badoo website instead of the app. The website version usually has the delete option more clearly visible. You can also contact Badoo support through the app or website if the option is genuinely missing, though support requests typically take several days to receive a response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my Badoo account if I forgot my password?
No, Badoo requires your password to confirm deletion for security reasons. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot password" link on the login screen to reset it first. Check your email for the reset link, create a new password, and then go back to settings to delete your account.
Will deleting Badoo remove it from my phone?
No, deleting your account only removes your profile from Badoo's servers. The app itself will still be installed on your phone. After you delete your account, you can uninstall the app if you want, or leave it on your phone — it will not work without logging in again.
What if I delete my account and then change my mind?
Deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. You cannot recover a deleted account or any of your data. If you think you might want to use Badoo again, deactivate instead of delete — deactivation lasts 30 days and you can reactivate by logging back in anytime before that window closes.
Does Badoo delete my account if I do not use it?
Badoo does not automatically delete inactive accounts. Your profile will remain visible to other users indefinitely unless you delete it yourself. If you want your profile removed, you must go through the deletion process manually.
Can I delete my account on the website if I only have the app?
Yes, you can delete your account on the website even if you only use the app. Go to badoo.com, log in with the same email and password you use in the app, and follow the deletion steps. Your account will be deleted across both the app and website at the same time.