# Video-Based Dating Profiles The Dating App Badoo Recently Added a Video Feature to Its Platform By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-feature References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/badoo-video-feature-online-dating-app/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [badoo](https://badoo.com/) Popular dating app 'Badoo' recently added a new video feature to its platform as a clever way to help its users find the perfect match. While there are a number of different [dating apps for consumers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-dating-app) to choose from, Badoo's new video profiles provides a unique way to evaluate potential matches. The new in-app feature consists of [video-based profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realperson-video-verification) that give users an opportunity to show off their personality, interests and skills. While the video clips are only 15 seconds long, they help users move beyond the limitations of [photos and descriptive profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-photo-ai). As Badoo spokeswoman Joey Hadfield explains, "Video gives you a much better feel for who people are before you agree to meet them." With a growing number of consumers turning to mobile apps to make romantic connections, Badoo's new video feature gives online daters a unique opportunity to show off their personality in a way that doesn't come across in photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video-based Dating:** The addition of video profiles to dating apps presents an opportunity for users to showcase their personality and stand out from traditional dating profiles. - **Enhanced User Engagement:** Integrating video features in dating apps can increase user engagement and provide a more immersive online dating experience. - **Authentic Connections:** Video profiles allow users to get a better sense of someone's personality and authenticity, leading to more meaningful connections. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Dating Apps:** The video-based profile trend can disrupt the mobile dating app industry by offering users a more dynamic and engaging way to connect. - **Online Dating Platforms:** Adding video profiles to online dating platforms can revolutionize the industry by providing users with a more authentic and immersive experience. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can explore video-based profiles as a way to enhance user engagement and create more personalized connections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Video Matching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-me-maybe.md) - [Voice-Focused Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-prompts.md) - [Authentic Video Dating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibing.md) - [Dating App Personality Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wudya.md) - [Video-Verification Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-verified-cuties.md) - [User-Prompting Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-dating-app.md) - [Dating App Video Verifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-verification.md) - [Personality-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bokay-app.md) - [Blind Date App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-date1.md)