Badoo is one of the most popular dating apps, with over 400 million users worldwide. Unfortunately, that also means you may encounter people who make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Thankfully, Badoo has robust blocking and restriction tools to help you control who interacts with you on the platform.
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Why You May Want To Block or Restrict Someone
There are a few common reasons you may want to block or restrict another Badoo user:
- They are harassing you. If someone is repeatedly sending you unwanted messages, particularly those that are offensive, aggressive, or make you feel scared, you should block them.
- They ignored your lack of interest. If you told someone you weren’t interested in talking further but they persist in messaging you, blocking lets you take control.
- You went on a bad date. If you meet up with someone from Badoo and they make you uncomfortable or act inappropriately during the date, blocking them prevents any further interaction.
- An ex-partner. If you see an ex on Badoo that you don’t want contacting you, blocking them avoids any unwanted conversations.
How To Block Someone on Badoo
Blocking someone on Badoo is easy and prevents them from viewing your profile or contacting you. Here’s how to block another user:
- Open their profile page and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select “Block” from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm you want to block the user when prompted.
Once blocked, that user can no longer see your profile or send you any messages. They are also removed from your favorites list if they were previously added.
You can unblock the user in the future if you change your mind. Just visit their profile and tap “Unblock.”
Restricting a Badoo User
Rather than completely blocking someone, you can restrict them instead. Restricting is more discreet and still gives you control over their access.
When you restrict someone on Badoo:
- They can still view your profile but can’t message you directly.
- Your profile won’t show up in their People Nearby feed.
- You won’t appear as a suggested match to them.
Here are the steps to restrict a Badoo user:
- Tap the profile menu (three dots) on their profile page.
- Choose “Restrict” from the menu.
- Confirm restricting the user when prompted.
Restricting automatically removes them from your Favorites list too. You can undo restricting the same way by selecting “Unrestrict” from their profile menu.
Reporting Problematic Badoo Users
If someone’s behavior is particularly inappropriate or abusive, you can report their profile in addition to blocking them.
To report a Badoo user:
- Tap the three-dot menu on their profile.
- Choose “Report” from the dropdown menu.
- Select the reason you are reporting them and provide any relevant details.
- Tap “Report” to submit your complaint.
Reporting a user alerts Badoo’s moderation team. They may receive a warning, get restricted themselves, or have their account deleted depending on the severity of their actions.
Tips For Safely Blocking Users
Here are some tips to stay safe if you need to block or restrict a Badoo user:
- Set your profile to private. This automatically restricts who can message you directly or see your full profile.
- Turn off your People Nearby visibility. This prevents you automatically appearing to matches based on location.
- Unmatch and block users you go on an uncomfortable first date with or who ignore your boundaries. Don’t feel pressured to remain matched.
- Disable notifications for new messages. That way if an blocked user tries to reach you from a new account, you won’t be alerted.
