Online Dating Ratings
Features
19.5/20
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Credibility
19/20
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Safety
9.5/10
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Ease of Use
9.5/10
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Pricing
9.5/10
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Overall Grade:
96%

BlackSingles focuses solely on African American singles and the people who seek them out, unlike many online singles communities that cater towards a broader demographic to attract the largest possible membership base, then allow users to narrow down their searches based on personal preferences. BlackSingles contains testimonials and success stories from members who met through the service.

Black Singles does an excellent job with its targeted demographic and offers a wide array of community interactivity options. For individuals hoping to meet African American singles in a controlled, safe environment, Black Singles represents one of the best opportunities to find that special someone.
Features
Features

BlackSingles caters to the following relationship types:

  • Straight
  • Dates
  • Friends
  • Marriage

Black Singles services many regions, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K., and many more.

With a BlackSingles’ free membership, you can:

  • Create a profile
    • Height
    • Body type
    • Eye colour
    • Hair colour
    • Ethnicity
    • Education
    • Languages spoken
    • Occupation
    • Smoking
    • Drinking
    • Marital status
    • About children
    • Religious affiliation
  • View profiles
  • Send smiles
  • Send cards
  • Send profile
  • Send Sparks
  • Colour code personality profile

A BlackSingles' free membership does not allow you to:

  • Send and Receive Mail
  • Start Instant Message Conversations
  • Participate on the Message Boards
  • Chat Live with Other Members

Search Functionality/Options:

  • Quick Search
  • Username Search
  • Advanced search
  • Photo gallery
  • Recently updated
  • New members
  • Who's online
  • Photo Shuffle
  • Think You'd Click
  • My Recent Matches
  • Today's Birthdays
  • Search Options:
    • Age
    • Location
    • Keywords
    • Height
    • Ethnicity
    • Education
    • Relationship Status
    • Body Type
    • Smoking
    • Drinking
    • Have/want children
    • Religious affiliation
    • Other Preferences

Member Interactivity:

  • Chat rooms
  • Message Boards
  • Instant Messaging
  • Email
  • Smiles
  • Sparks
  • Cards
  • Write essays
  • Read essays
  • Upcoming events

Credibility
Credibility

BlackSingles has been online since 2002 and claim that tens of thousands join each month.

Safety
Safety

Black Singles does not conduct background checks on its members or subscribers. There are safety tips on the Homepage that update with each visit, and the option to report abuse.

Ease of Use
Ease of Use

The website is simple with easy to use navigation elements. It possesses a clean look that does not overwhelm the user with too much information or copious amounts of content. The website also contains some third-party advertising, but the advertising is limited and does not detract from the user’s experience.

Black Singles offers a toll-free customer care for both free members and subscribers.

Pricing
Pricing

  • $9.99 for 1 month
  • $25.47 for 3 months
  • $41.94 for 6 months

Black Singles does not offer refunds for unused time. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, and automatic subscription renewal is available.