Badoo is an online social network focused on dating. Operating in 190 countries and available in 47 different languages, it is perhaps the most widely used dating network in the world. Features include chat, People Nearby, Encounters (swipe up or down on nearby people’s profiles to indicate if you like them or not), and Search. Basic services are free, but additional features can be purchased with a premium subscription. As of October 2017, over 350 million members have signed up for Badoo.
Alternatives to Badoo
Meetme
Company: The Meet Group, Inc. | Founder: Catherine Cook, David Cook | CEO: Geoff Cook | Since: 2005
MeetMe is a social network focused on social discovery and meeting new people. MeetMe’s platform facilitates meeting and interacting with new people through social games and applications. The company offers its services both on online and mobile interfaces. The company…
Tagged
Company: Ifwe Inc. | Founder: Johann Schleier-Smith, Greg Tseng | CEO: Greg Tseng | Since: 2004
Tagged is a California based social networking website geared toward meeting new people. Originally only open for teens, the site expanded to allow users of all ages in 2006. Criticized for sending deceptive emails to users’ contacts to get them…
Pof
Company: Match Group, Inc. | Founder: Markus Frind | CEO: Hesam Hosseini | Since: 2003
POF is a free online dating site for single people. It was launched in 2003 and since then has become one of the leading dating websites in the world. Users create an online profile using their personal information giving them…
Tinder
Company: Match Group, Inc. | Founder: Justin Mateen, Dinesh Moorjani, Sean Rad, Jonathan Badeen, Christopher Gulczynski | CEO: Greg Blatt | Since: 2012
Tinder is a dating app that allows users to connect with new people in their surrounding areas. Tinder provides its matching service at no cost to users. The app features a friendly interface that presents users with a selection of…
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