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BLK Experiences & Opinions USA

Experiences and opinions of other visitors that were mediated via BLK.
4.0very good
Screenshot of the BLK website
BLK is a dating app for Black singles in the United States and Canada with strict registration
  • Strict registration and mobile number verification
  • Free messages after matching
Relationships Finding love Friendship
Is BLK right for me?
last updated
Members in the USA40,000
Women / Men 30% 70%
From$1.99
Age 18-24 25-34

54 BLK experiences from real users in the USA

1.5/ 5
★★★★★
17%
recommend BLK
30%
got a date
54 reader reports
What readers liked
  • Black-focused member selection
  • Large selection of profiles
  • Some profiles appear real
  • Free chatting available
What readers complained about
  • Numerous fake and scam profiles
  • Paid features required for basic access
  • Matches located far beyond distance settings
  • Poor customer service and account support
  • Many users seek hookups, not relationships
56 years
San ★★★★★

I am just tired of the SCAMMERS SNEAKING INTO THE SYSTEM

Does not recommend BLK
TessaVerified BLK user ★★★★★

But it's like the wild wild West and needs moderation. Lots of scammers, and glitches. Lacks critical features such a video calling or picture sharing. Customer service is non existent.

Does not recommend BLK
50 years
T ★★★★★

My account was disabled for no reason and I paid for a month. Customer service is not good either. I’ve sent numerous emails and have gotten nothing back except the automated generated email response, still waiting

Does not recommend BLK
58 years
MVerified BLK user ★★★★★

This site is so full of shit it is completely pathetic. I am so pissed. that I don't where to start. For one, all the so-called men on the site are frauds and fakes. Once you both start texting each other on the site, they all suggest to text so that way it is more personal That is the first that every and each one of them suggested No. 2, once you give them your phone number they commence to call you for no more than a week with interesting conversation. Then these fools will mention that the next time they call and you agree that is time to meet up, then they disappear never to be heard from again. One thing they all had in common, every and each one of them asked how did I like the site LADIES PLEASE DO YOURSELVES A FAVOR WHEN THESE ASSHOLES ASK YOU ABOUT THE SITE WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT, PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR VALUABLE TIME, ALL THESE FOOLS YOU CONTACT ARE WORKING WITH THE SITE Fuck THEM ALL.

Does not recommend BLK
31 years
Alisha Depriest ★★★★★

Everything was perfect

Recommends BLK
30 years
Don’t askVerified BLK user ★★★★★

This app is horrible. Then they made it worse when they added the social tab which is just LGBTQ. With no way to change the settings so if you boost and just want to look for weman. You will get at least 4 dudes that want to hook up. That’s really weird.

Does not recommend BLK
26 years
NopeVerified BLK user ★★★★★

The app is complete trash! In my experience a majority of the women are sub par, only concerned about smoking drinking getting spoiled or are down right prostitutes! 80% of them can’t read at an 8th grade level, just down right disappointing. Don’t get me started on the whole distance thing, after a few swipes all the people it shows you are 250+ miles away……

Does not recommend BLK
28 years
John ★★★★★

Everything

Does not recommend BLK
45 years
DeezVerified BLK user ★★★★★

No it's straight trash

Does not recommend BLK
43 years
LINDA ★★★★★

It bans accounts and has zero customer service. Reported abuse and I was banned.

Does not recommend BLK
49 years
L ★★★★★

There’s a lot to say about this app, but I’m not gonna overstate. There are many scammers on this app. Females I would advise you to utilize some type of people search, phone call look up and background check in always ask them for their Facebook or some type of social media. Always tell them you want their phone number you don’t want to text over the app, but you want their number first. This will allow you to do a background on the phone number whether it’s their name or not just this week alone I ran into three scammers. I would advise to navigating wisely. Once they realize I know that they’re a fake they will block you or they will delete their Profile or they will also disconnect that phone numbers. Never give anybody any gifts or money over these apps, the men on here appears to be looking for desperate women and expectation of the women initiating communication and future endeavors that is not my position. A man is supposed to lead Ladies. Please play it safe out there you guys also and just fact check these people because a lot of them are fakes.. FYI: invest in background check apps and this will help ease your experiences. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Recommends BLK
55 years
KingVerified BLK user ★★★★★

This site is poorly designed.

Does not recommend BLK
30 years
MichelleVerified BLK user ★★★★★

It’s a crappy app and randomly locks you from logging in so your data is just there nothing you can do they don’t explain why or what was violated usually it’s nothing probably someone butt hurt or an ex reporting you.

Does not recommend BLK
28 years
LouVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Just downloaded the app and I can’t send messages or see who liked me without being charged. A waste of time

Does not recommend BLK
47 years
TknightVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Met a guy up here, be careful. These guys are liars and expose you to potential life changing dangers. Some have just gotten out of prison or have real issues. Had to lie about the app rating and falling in love to post this.

Does not recommend BLK
41 years
BushVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Bad customer service; they disable your account for no reason, and customer service doesn't give you a reason why. Too many fake accounts. They didn't invest in the app; they didn't research anything.

Does not recommend BLK
53 years
Mervin ★★★★★

Absolutely nothing... I watched this site change into boo-boo. When you initially sign up, your likes will pour in like crazy until it reaches about 60, and then it stops unless you pay. Most of the 60 are fake profiles or just unresponsive. I cannot and will not recommend this site to anybody to waste hard-earned money on a site that really doesn't give as much as they try to take from the customer with their non-sympathetic shenanigans on innocent people looking for love. Waste of time.

Does not recommend BLK
39 years
JeanetteVerified BLK user ★★★★★

First, half the times the profile and pictures don't show up for quite some time, its just a gray box. I don't like if you accidentally unmatch someone you can no longer get their profile again. Let's see, I put in my recommended distance and I am still being shown people 500 miles away. There is absolutely no perks to this I have no clue what I paid for or the difference between elite and premium package. I don't like when these companies can take your money so easily, but no way for them to really be contacted at all, not even by email. I wish I can get my money back, it was wasted. I saw 1, uno, one guy that I thought was anywhere near cute out of 800+ likes and he's the one I accidentally unmatched. I can see not getting profile if person is blocked, but not if just unmatched. Within 72 hours of signing unto this app I knew I made a mistake. Is there a better dating app?

Does not recommend BLK
60 years
JudiVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Doesn't follow my preferences I select.

Does not recommend BLK
35 years
TCVerified BLK user ★★★★★

So far nothing.

Recommends BLK
47 years
KarenVerified BLK user ★★★★★

I wouldn’t recommend this site to my worst enemy. The worst men u will ever meet.

Does not recommend BLK
36 years
JeffVerified BLK user ★★★★★

This app sucks disable my account for no reason and yet many Bots and spam and soliciting of prostitution. Would not recommend to anyone looking for something real with substance. Seems like they just care about taking your money and having limited features.

Does not recommend BLK
42 years
CoreyVerified BLK user ★★★★★

I had issues purchasing super likes. It kept telling me I already owned that product. Mine ran out and I couldn't buy more. And those are important because if the person you are interested in doesn't have a subscription then they cannot see that you like them, unless they like you as well. But the super like allows them to see your profile and decide whether they want to connect or not. They need to fix this and allow us to purchase as many super likes as we want, considering it makes them money.

Recommends BLK
38 years
JustMeVerified BLK user ★★★★★

They terminated my account that was only open for about 10 min and wouldn’t even tell me when I reached out to customer service. Horrible experience.

Does not recommend BLK
47 years
KurtVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Most of the “woman” look like and sound like dudes in transition. Creepy experience. Deleted app.

Does not recommend BLK
22 years
briannaVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Do not use!!! You will get scammed and won’t find love.

Does not recommend BLK
49 years
Michelle ★★★★★

I have experienced at least 5 scammers on this website and reported a few. The others block you so you can’t report them. This is the worst dating site out. I highly recommend you save your money.

Does not recommend BLK
36 years
StarVerified BLK user ★★★★★

I don’t like that when you match no one speaks . Or if they do speak it’s very dry and one word convos . It’s a waste of money and I do not recommend anyone use this app !!! The men on this app are not Looking to converse but to hookup and that’s it . This is not tailored for relationships that lead to marriage ! But to get your money .

Does not recommend BLK
65 years
EvaVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Many of the profiles appear to be fake. For example, I have seen multiple profiles with the same pictures but different names, ages, and personal information on each profile. Bots, maybe? If so, security is weak. Also, over 200 likes and not one message or conversation. Highly suspicious!

Does not recommend BLK
46 years
YolandaVerified BLK user ★★★★★

It's not FREE!! You have to pay to send or see a message!! Total waste of time!! Definitely not what is advertised!!! Don't even waste your time downloading it!!!

Does not recommend BLK
24 years
GlaVerified BLK user ★★★★★

It's trash fake like. Had 9 like , but I could never match with any of them, I'm sure they fake matches just to have you pay for the service

Does not recommend BLK
63 years
Roxie ★★★★★

Total waist of time and money. This site is the worst, full of fakes

Does not recommend BLK
60 years
YvonneVerified BLK user ★★★★★

I paid for a one-month subscription but can't check messages. Rip off!

Does not recommend BLK
48 years
NadegeVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Does not recommend BLK
40 years
Chelle ★★★★★

I have 375 likes within 3 days but have to pay for a subscription to see which actually liked me. Although I added the distance restriction, I am still getting matches over the 50 miles I requested.... 150, 200, and 250 miles away.

Does not recommend BLK
58 years
Youwon’tgetmeagainVerified BLK user ★★★★★

This site do not protect subscribers profile information. It’s easy for scammers to clone your information and then you are disabled and they have gotten your money. Buyers Beware!!! Run quick and don’t look back!

Does not recommend BLK
58 years
DimetriaVerified BLK user ★★★★★

This is supposed to be for black Singles but there are a lot of Caucasian singles...why? If you aren't willing to give your phone number out, no one wants to be bothered!!! What a waste of money and I want to cancel after one month. I really was serious about meeting someone but this seems to be a scam. I cancelled but was told my membership was good until February...I want a refund period!!!

Does not recommend BLK
46 years
TynaVerified BLK user ★★★★★

Alot of scammers, men looking just to have sex. Fat guys seem to want a relationship. The good looking ones want sex. The good looking ones you will talk to for a couple of days and they disappear.

Does not recommend BLK
47 years
JairVerified BLK user ★★★★★

I don't like the fact that BLK forces you to join premium in order to continue your likes and dislikes. I thought the app was free apparently there is some discrepancy and their claws..If something is FREE why force anyone to pay in order to like someone's profile. Then we must play the guessing game to see who likes us who has time for childs play.

Does not recommend BLK
40 years
Jason ★★★★★

BLK suspended my account because i had my Bitmoji pics up and said i was looking for a FWB relationship because i have a high sex drive. However they allow women to solicit people to their cash app or snap chat to sex sex and i have been told they are scamming people out of their money. either way its all illegal. But my account was banned and i was told it was unsafe for their community

Does not recommend BLK
44 years
oscar ★★★★★
Recommends BLK
48 years
Truth ★★★★★
Recommends BLK
62 years
Yatis ★★★★★
Recommends BLK
45 years
shyeVerified BLK user ★★★★★

so many payments. seems like they are manipulating the app. once you have a couple of conversations, they seem to go dark

Recommends BLK
31 years
Phoenix ★★★★★
Recommends BLK
50 years
Wise ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
42 years
Lorenzo Jackson ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
52 years
Jerry Kimble ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
56 years
CINDY ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
53 years
CeeCee Colebrooks ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
53 years
Karla Fleming ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
54 years
Angela ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
51 years
Sebrina Howard ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
67 years
Juanita Hart ★★★★★
Does not recommend BLK
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