The dating app made for you
Meet Black singles who match your intention.
Join for free. Discover and connect with people who share your culture, your interests, and your intention.
Find someone with
Your type of energy.
Share who you are, find what you’re looking for.
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BLK Events
Meet online. Link up IRL.
BLK Events brings the community together beyond the screen, with experiences in select cities.
Explore BLK Events →
Put your personality first
Express yourself with profile stickers.
An easy way to share something that matters to you, and find people who care about it too.
No paywall on the good part
Meeting people shouldn’t cost you.
Find your match and talk all night — that’s free, and it stays free. Premium and Elite are the extras: little shortcuts for anyone who likes to move faster.
| What you get | FreeEverything you need to meet someone | PremiumLittle shortcuts to move faster | EliteShow up first when it counts |
|---|---|---|---|
| A profile that looks like youPhotos, stickers, and all your flavor | |||
| New faces picked for your vibeA fresh lineup every single day | |||
| Match and talk, no limitsFrom first hey to late-night texts | |||
| Take back a swipeFor when your thumb moves faster than your mind | |||
| See who’s already into youLess guessing, more talking | |||
| Choose how you show upTurn up your visibility when it counts | |||
| Unlimited likesLike as much as you want, whenever you want | |||
| Weekly Super LikesShow stronger interest when it really counts | |||
| Advanced filtersFine-tune Discover to find exactly who you’re looking for |
Free has everything you need to meet someone. Premium and Elite add shortcuts — check the app for current details on pricing and features.
Everything you need is free. Extras, only if you want them.
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What they’re saying.
“I love that there are Black people there and that we can all relate to each other. I also love that the app has different personality badges. I feel like everybody always does a simple bio and pictures, but on BLK, you can get creative.”
Essence - Reginae Carter
“BLK is the best dating app for Black singles [...] BLK earned this superlative as it uniquely serves as a niche space to connect Black singles.”
Forbes - Review of best dating apps
“BLK is creating a lane for young people to have an authentic experience and connect with their own community in a safe space.”
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From the app stores
Community reviews.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★“My husband and I met over a year ago on this app and are recently married. What more can I say!”
LaMya CowanApp Store review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I found the love of my life on BLK, and I’ll forever be grateful for that swipe.”
Foreverhislady24App Store review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Love this app, it’s definitely needed for our Black community.”
allsmileshere21App Store review
The answers, upfront
Got questions?
Everything you need to know before you make the first move.
What is BLK?
BLK is a dating app created for Black singles. It brings profiles, matching, conversations, relatable features, and in-person community events into one experience.
Is BLK free to use?
BLK offers a free experience for creating a profile, discovering people, matching, and chatting. Optional paid plans add more ways to control and expand the experience.
How does matching work?
Create your profile, explore personalized picks, and show interest. When the interest is mutual, you match and can start a conversation.
How does Selfie Verification work?
Selfie Verification helps members identify profiles that have completed BLK’s verification process. Verified profiles display a blue check in the app.
Does BLK host events?
Yes. BLK Events creates opportunities for the community to connect in person. Event availability varies by city and date.
What do Premium and Elite include?
Paid plans offer additional discovery and profile controls. Exact features and pricing can vary; check the app for current plan details.