Badoo is committed to helping our community feel safe and supported–that’s why we created the Unmatch option. It’s there for you to use if you don’t want further contact with someone you’ve matched with, and it’s simple to access.
How to unmatch someone
- Open your chat with them
- Tap the 3 dots in the top right-hand corner
- Tap Unmatch
- We’ll remove them from your connections list. You’ll be removed from theirs too, so they won’t be able to find your profile or message you again
When to Unmatch
If anyone on Badoo makes you feel uncomfortable, harasses you, or exhibits threatening behaviour, you should Unmatch them. In these situations, you should also Block and Report them so that the person can be investigated by our team.
Outside of these circumstances, it can be tricky to know when to use Unmatch. The bottom line is: if you don’t feel at ease with your match or you simply aren’t feeling a connection with the other person, you can decide to Unmatch. If you feel comfortable doing so, consider sending a courteous message to let the other person know of your decision. For example:
“Hey, I’ve noticed that our conversation has fizzled out. I don’t think there’s a connection between us so I’m going to Unmatch. I hope you find what you’re looking for on Badoo!”
“Hey, it was nice meeting you on our date. I didn’t feel a connection between us, so I’m going to Unmatch. Wishing you all the best!”
When to wait a minute
You should feel empowered to use the Unmatch feature whenever you want to, but if you feel there’s still potential with a match, you may want to give the connection another chance. Consider communicating with them a little more first, knowing that if you change your mind and don’t want to chat with them anymore, the Unmatch feature will be there to use.
If a match is slow to respond, they may be going through a busy time: give them the benefit of the doubt and try to restart the chat before deciding to hit Unmatch.
We hope this gives you some clarity on how and when to use Badoo’s Unmatch feature, so you can focus on putting yourself out there and making great connections!
