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BLK

Freemium#56 of 96 in Dating AppsFree Dating Apps

BLK: A mobile-first dating app combining swipe matching, community spaces, and identity options. Ranked #56 of 96 in Dating Apps by our editors (3.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for black singles wanting swipe dating and community features.

3.8/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    3.8 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Black singles wanting swipe dating and community features
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Founded
    2017 · Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Facts checked
    29 Sep 2026
  • Where it wins

    • Swipe discovery with personalized profiles and mutual-match chat
    • Community spaces, profile stickers, and broad identity options
    • Paid tiers add rewinds, boosts, advanced filters, and read receipts
  • Where it doesn't

    • Available only on iOS and Android mobile devices
    • Advanced discovery and messaging controls require higher paid tiers
    • Subscription package pricing can vary by country

Our verdict on BLK

BLK is a mobile dating and lifestyle app for Black singles and the wider Black community. Users create profiles, set connection preferences, browse daily personalized profiles with right- or left-swipe likes, and chat after a mutual match. Profile stickers and community spaces add ways to express identity beyond the match flow. BLK states that people of all gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome, making it suitable for solo daters seeking a focused community alongside conventional swipe discovery.

The freemium structure gives users a free starting point, while paid plans add progressively more control. Premium includes unlimited likes and rewinds, five SuperLikes per week, one Boost each month, and no ads. Elite includes those Premium features plus the ability to see who likes you. Platinum adds three complimentary Notes per week, additional Swiper filters, Priority Likes, and message read receipts, while also including Premium and Elite benefits. Subscriptions start at $9.99 USD, with one-, three-, and six-month packages and one-week packages available; package pricing may vary by country.

BLK is built for mobile use, with iOS and Android apps rather than a desktop deployment. Its platform fit is therefore straightforward for phone-first daters, but it will not suit someone who requires web access. Profile hiding and block/report controls provide direct account-management and safety options. Support is offered through email and documentation. Choose BLK if a Black-focused dating community, swipe matching, identity options, and optional paid discovery controls align with your priorities; consider another service if desktop access or a broader platform ecosystem is essential.

BLK pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices re-checked Sep 2026.
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BLK fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
Matching methodSwipe
Video datingNot verified
LGBTQ+ optionsYes
PlatformsNot verified
Daily likes limitNot verified
Distance filterNot verified
DeploymentMobile
PlatformsiOS, Android
SupportEmail, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan (source)
Websiteblk-app.com
Facts checked29 Sep 2026

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