How to Cancel Badoo Premium 2026 — The 500M User Dating App You're Still Paying For

Updated March 2026 • 5 min read

Badoo claims over 500 million users worldwide, making it one of the largest dating platforms on Earth. It's owned by Bumble Inc. (yes, the same company), though the two apps operate independently. Badoo Premium costs $13-40/month depending on your plan, but the free version already lets you match and message — Premium mostly just shows you who already liked you.

Badoo Premium Pricing

• 1 week: $9.99 ($40/month equivalent)
• 1 month: $29.99/month
• 3 months: $19.99/month ($59.97 total)
• Lifetime: $149.99 (one-time)
• Credits/Super Powers: $1.99-$39.99 (in-app purchases on top of subscription)

The weekly pricing is the worst deal — $40/month equivalent. And "Credits" and "Super Powers" are additional in-app purchases that can quickly add up beyond the subscription cost.

How to Cancel Badoo Premium

Cancel on iPhone

1. Open Settings → tap your Apple ID
2. Tap Subscriptions
3. Find Badoo → tap Cancel Subscription

Cancel on Android

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions
3. Find Badoo → Cancel subscription

Cancel on Badoo Website

1. Log in at badoo.com
2. Click your profile → Settings
3. Navigate to Payment Settings or Subscription
4. Click Cancel Auto-Renewal
5. Confirm cancellation

Delete Your Badoo Account

1. Open Badoo → Settings (gear icon)
2. Scroll to Account → Delete Account
3. Select a reason → confirm
4. Badoo sends a confirmation email — click the link to finalize deletion

Badoo requires email confirmation to complete account deletion. Check your spam folder if you don't see the email within a few minutes.

Why Badoo Premium Isn't Worth It

• "500M users" is misleading: That includes inactive, deleted, and bot accounts accumulated since 2006
• Free tier works for matching: You can swipe, match, and message without Premium
• Credit system is predatory: Buying "visibility boosts" and "super likes" on top of a subscription feels like a mobile game
• Bot and spam concerns: Badoo has faced persistent issues with fake profiles, especially in less popular markets
• Owned by Bumble Inc.: If you want the Bumble experience, just use Bumble — it's free to match and message

Better Free Alternatives

• Bumble (free): Same parent company, better app, women message first
• Hinge (free): Best for relationships, 8 free likes/day
• Tinder (free tier): Largest user base for casual dating
• Facebook Dating: Completely free, integrated with your Facebook network