# BlackPlanet - Meet New People — user reviews > 120 indexed App Store user reviews of BlackPlanet by Urban One, Inc., rated 3.30/5 from 581 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackplanet-meet-new-people/id583411580/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackplanet-meet-new-people/id583411580.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 226 · 4★ 75 · 3★ 78 · 2★ 54 · 1★ 148 ## What do users think of BlackPlanet? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Fast app - 👍 Promising with potential - 💡 Exciting to see the platform revived - 🤗 Positive community vibes **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy and buggy - 🕰️ Outdated and slow - 🤖 Overrun with scammers and fake profiles - 🤯 Frustrating user experience - 🙄 Lacking modern features **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent app crashes - Inability to see or respond to messages and comments - Inconsistencies between mobile app and website - Login and password reset issues - Disappearing user content and profiles **Most requested features** - Improved security and profile verification - Streamlined and intuitive user interface - Integration of video, audio, and advanced content features - Better moderation and spam control - Ability to edit profile, posts, and settings ## Newest reviews (19 of 120) ### 3/5 — Promising with a lot of potential *2025-12-22, version 4.0.8* I’m enjoying the app thus far. There seems to be glitch. You can’t directly respond to comments. You have to go to the person’s page. So you miss the opportunity to build your community. It would help if they had some pre created “Spaces” like based off of age, hobbies, religion, etc. Over time people will naturally begin created their own spaces. Oh! New sponsors the app need more sponsors and it would be Next Gen to reach out to Black Businesses to shift them to the platform. Excellent way to build our own commerce on the platform. ### 3/5 — Updates *2022-06-18, version 3.4.6* I keep seeing old posts from weeks ago on my timeline. Nothing is up to date! ### 1/5 — This app doesn’t work *2022-05-12, version 3.4.6* I won’t let you make a profile it ask to verify shows the code and still won’t work it’s a broken app ### 1/5 — App upgrade needed, website inoperable *2022-02-11, version 3.4.5* Things were upgraded in 2021 and both need much work. ### 1/5 — This is not a good look *2021-10-19, version 3.4.5* Features like sending pics within notes have been removed. In the app, you can only view 10 notes max… Which causes you to switch to a laptop or internet version. Also, Member Advocate DOESNT RESPOND TO EMAILS. I sent an emails regarding issues with the app over 3 months ago and these people have done nothing. THIS IS NOT BLACK EXCELLENCE! ### 1/5 — Sigh… *2021-10-10, version 3.4.5* I miss the old BP!!! Can’t even reset my password. No help from any type of support team. I can’t even respond to ppl that comment on my page. So many scammers… please fix!!! I miss the BP of the early 2000’s. I’m trying to give BP a chance I don’t like Facebook. ### 1/5 — This doesn’t work *2021-07-28, version 3.4.4* I keep getting messages and it doesn’t show up . What is wrong with this app ? ### 1/5 — BP’s Death *2021-06-24, version 3.4.3* This app is nothing but a dead link once you sign in and use it.. I can only see myself and one or 2 others. Bury it, its dead. ### 1/5 — Page locked for no reason 6.22.21 *2021-06-22, version 3.4.3* my page has been locked for about a month for no apparent reason. I have emailed the help desk numerous times with ZERO response. This has taken place right after their totally un-needed and un necessary “re design” which is totally awful. I was a long time user many years now i am ready to delete this crap and encourage others to do the same! ### 1/5 — Ridiculous *2021-05-30, version 3.4.1* The new improvement feels like dial up internet, old and ancient. I guess it’s RIP Blackplanet. ### 1/5 — Not good after the new update *2021-05-23, version 3.4.1* BlackPlanet Alert the username and password you entered did not match our records please double check and try again ### 1/5 — Terrible *2021-05-20, version 3.4.1* This app is terrible. I did an update and it deleted all of my posts for the last 7 months. It makes it so that you can’t post, respond, comment. It’s. Worse than ever. Very very bland anc just plain stupid. It is an embarrassment. ### 1/5 — Hey *2021-05-05, version 3.3.3* Yes I’m trying contact someone to see why my black planet posts not working ### 1/5 — New update. *2021-04-27, version 3.3.3* Every since the new update I can no longer post or comment. All my previous post now say that it’s a legacy post and all comments are locked... I’ve deleted the app and reinstalled and nothing... And I have been with BP forever! Sad ### 1/5 — Why? *2021-04-26, version 3.3.3* I try to create an account and as soon as I put the verification code, it says account can’t be created at this moment. What’s up with that? Then when you tap the contact us option it does nothing. I don’t get it. 🤷🏾‍♂️ ### 1/5 — Worse than before *2021-04-21, version 3.3.2* Worse with new app , can’t even reply to post others leave to you , many new problems to Go with the old ones . It’s terrible ### 2/5 — Still not great :( *2021-03-08, version 3.1* The recent upgrade was years over due but it’s still not up to par to other sites like Facebook, Instagram, Plenty of Fish, etc. I still don’t know why you can’t click on a user profile pic & view it in a larger dimension. You can’t see a pic in that little circle. On my actual profile, it says I need to verify my email & has a non-working link so you can’t even do it. So ridiculous. The browse filters are ridiculous. We should be able to atleast browse by specific city, state or country. The Home page is not even a home page! All I see are peoples posts. What kind of home page is that? A home page should have various content including maybe links to navigate/view other things. Like who designed this? Its crap. Please do better. ### 1/5 — Bad planet *2021-03-06, version 3.1* There's loads of ignorance selfie lovers boaster,hate from my own people the females start with the men and when the men speak back reports are placed on them dislikes of different races it seems to be a section of people that have formed a group of teenage style behavior in there 40-plus yr old I deleted and will never return ### 1/5 — CHAT ROOMS DONT WORK *2021-03-03, version 3.1* Chat rooms don’t work ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — It's really slow and feels spammy *2025-12-31, version 4.0.8* Was hoping the app would perform a bit better and maybe in the future, but currently I wouldn't bother unless you're ok with slow speed and minimal usability. ### 1/5 — Please fix *2025-12-27, version 4.0.8* So ever since the new update I can’t even reset my password it’s broken. ### 1/5 — So gross *2025-12-22, version 4.0.8* This app moves slower than molasses. They removed the email address to reach out to customer service if you need assistance OR want to point out the glitches from their latest “app update”. Also, they removed my verification icon, the ability to like comments, “@“ users/members in comments, block people, and unblocked people that were previously blocked before the app update/website revamp. It’s sad to see a website/app shutdown for over a week and when it’s revealed, it’s completely behind the times. From the original innovator to decades behind every other app that’s currently out is truly disappointing. #DoBetterBP ### 1/5 — Abysmal App *2025-12-14, version 4.0.7* I’ve maintained a BP account since 2000. When the app came out, it’s been consistently more horrible with each update. In a world where apps like Tagged still have a decent interface, BP seems to wallow in obscurity and that’s unfortunate. ### 1/5 — Avoid at all cost *2024-10-27, version 3.6* The planet has died its inhabited by fools scammers and sex workers zero moderation just a boring planet! ### 1/5 — No update for this app *2024-04-19, version 3.6* I can read updates on my iPad, but not on my iPhone. I have to exit and enter in order to respond to live messages or chat rooms. ### 1/5 — Is this app on? *2024-01-01, version 3.6* - The app force closes. - The IT Support doesn’t respond back. - It appears the app and website versions doesn’t coincide. - BlackPlanet isn’t meant for Americans. 🤭 ### 1/5 — Black screen *2022-12-28, version 3.5.7* I get a black screen when trying to delete my account. Please help. ### 1/5 — Bad App *2022-12-15, version 3.5.7* 😔Black Planet is worst than Meta and Twitter with censorship. They don’t allow you to post safe external links like MixCloud, etc. The app lacks modern features and is not worth downloading. ### 1/5 — App needs to be fixed *2022-06-30, version 3.4.6* Ever since the newest update the app constantly crashes, freezes or boots you out. I hope they fix the app soon. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — So relieved *2022-05-08, version 3.4.5* I remember black planet from about 20 years ago. Honestly my spirit has been overwhelmed by Caucasian media especially with the growth of AI. I was relieved to find this app existed. A few creepy white people lurking around thirsty, but it’s mostly African-Americans hopefully in time it would include African descendants from abroad. I’m happy with the app and it’s functionality for the time being hopefully they continue on as a black company. I’ll be posting and spreading as much positivity regarding this app from now on. ### 5/5 — Good too me *2020-10-09, version 2.7.5* Only thing I don’t like about BlackPlanet it do not alert you when you have a message or someone review your page I’m OK with it I’ve been on BlackPlanet for a long time ### 5/5 — I LOVE BLACK PLANET *2020-09-04, version 2.7.4* Thank you for keeping the development. I first joined 19 years ago. Let’s make it great! Love you guys ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2020-07-21, version 2.7.4* I’m excited to see this social network flourish, as more people begin to join, let’s please offer a more satisfactory and updated layout to align with 2020 vision! Thank you though! I wish to see this site flourish beautifully. ### 5/5 — Promising *2020-07-19, version 2.7.4* There are issues with the interface and ease of use but with time I’m sure there will be plenty of updates . If you want change you have to support it from the ground level , user feedback is crucial for any company . End of the day IG , Twitter and Facebook sell your data to third parties .... No thank you !! ### 5/5 — Feedback *2020-03-08, version 2.7.4* All you have to do is comment and she will fix it for you. Need more comments and feedback Thanks. Tmarc5 ### 5/5 — Update needs updated *2020-01-29, version 2.7.2* My app updated just last night, but the features in the app are not adjusted right. This needs fixed. Before the updated I could click the search bar, message bar etc. Now it’s so far at the bottom of the screen I can’t click it. Please adjust! Thanks! ### 5/5 — Log in issues *2019-05-02, version 2.6.8* I can’t log in with my email address as an option? ### 5/5 — i really want this to succeed! *2019-03-18, version 2.6.8* I'm all about us having a space! Can we please get some updates so folks do not get turned off to the app! ### 5/5 — Love the traffic needs a few more updates *2019-03-06, version 2.6.8* Works great on the browser but the app crashes. There was an influx of new traffic so I know they’ll make the proper adjustments but overall really loving the all of the unity and BLACK LOVE. I look forward to making many more positive connections with good people on this site! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*