Blackboard

Blackboard

by Anthology Inc.

443K ratings
2048 reviews
#87 in free Education
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 5, 2016
  • September 17, 2026
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This app connects students and instructors to their institution's learning management system. Access course materials, submit assignments, track grades, and communicate with peers and instructors on the go.

✓Course updates and announcements
✓Assignment submission and testing
✓Grade tracking
✓Discussion board management
✓Material organization
✓Real-time notifications
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What's New in Blackboard

11.7.0

September 17, 2026

Bug fixes : - Calendar translations. Calendar now displays days of the week, months, event times, and time formats according to language and locale settings. The "Event" menu string is now translated across all locales, and the "Repeat Event" label no longer truncates in Polish. - Discussions in Original courses. Discussion threads now load correctly in Original courses. - Save button in Add Office Hours. Users can no longer submit the Add Office Hours form without filling in the required data. - RTL layout in Calendar Add/Edit Event screen. UI elements, fields, and icons now align correctly in RTL layouts to match LTR behavior. - Date Picker on iPad Add Event screen. The Date Picker now presents smoothly without UI juggling on iPad. - Alternate Domain error viewing course content. Users can now access course Documents without being redirected to the Alternate Domain with an error.

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Top Free

📉 87-5

Education

This app dropped -5 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on October 8, 2026.

User reviews

Such a backwards app

Why do they make using this app so difficult? Is being a college student not hard enough? My biggest gripe is the imbedded “browser”, it’s hard to even call it a browser, the way they show the imbedded links is so backwards, why must I go to the very start to get out of a link, it’s like they don’t understand that you’re able to go back and forth between web pages freely, and have been able to for about 30 years. I’m not even asking for a swipe gesture, just give me a back and forward button to flip between website pages, and while you’re at it allow us to open links on external browsers, don’t need to make it a default setting, just give us the option. Thank you for making my life that much more difficult blackboard
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Stealing money

Awful mobile support

Log in

When I login from my iPhone, I get an option to sign in using other methods using passkeys and it never works. It’s almost as though there is a glitch.

Buggy and hard to navigate

The app is hard to navigate as it is really sensitive when scrolling/tapping the screen so it’s easy to misclick. The bar at the bottom always disappears too so it’s hard to back out. Additionally I always get error messages when trying to access content on a course, and it is slow even with good WiFi connection.
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Don’t open links

using a one star review to maybe hopefully have someone read this: When opening a link to a separate website, article, etc. it opens in the app without any way to get back to blackboard. You have to reload the app, re-launch a course or program, and then find your way back to where you were. It’s such a nuisance
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Activity stream not loading properly

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across mobile and web

Bug

Inability to view full assignment details

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to customize course order

Feature

Improved notifications and alerts

Feature

Split-screen functionality for multitasking

Feature

Offline access to course materials

Feature

FAQ

What does the Blackboard app do?

The Blackboard app connects users to their institution's Blackboard learning management system. It allows students to access course materials, submit assignments, check grades, and receive notifications. Instructors can manage course content, grade assignments, and engage with students.

Is the Blackboard app free to use?

Yes, the Blackboard app is free to download and use. However, its functionality is dependent on your educational institution's subscription and configuration of the Blackboard platform.

What features are available for students?

Students can stay informed about course updates, receive real-time alerts for due dates and announcements, manage coursework by submitting assignments and taking tests, and easily check their grades for courses, assignments, and tests.

What features are available for instructors?

Instructors can efficiently manage courses by uploading and organizing materials, set up custom alerts for submissions and student messages, streamline grading from their mobile device, and engage students through announcements and discussion threads.

What are the system requirements for the Blackboard app?

The app functions in conjunction with your institution's Blackboard server. Specific compatibility details and required software versions may vary based on your institution's settings and Blackboard updates. It is recommended to check your institution's IT guidelines for optimal performance.