Reviews of Blackboard

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List of user reviews and ratings for Blackboard

Total ratings

3.27 (Rating count: 104,117)

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Review summary

Across reviews, the Blackboard Android app is described as unreliable and slow. The most recurring issues are constant sign‑in/out, frequent crashes and errors (including during exams), and redirects to the home screen when navigating courses. Many features and content available on the web are missing or don’t load in the app, and large uploads are slow. Accessibility and usability improvements, such as dark mode, are commonly requested. Overall, reliability and parity with the web version are the core concerns.

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Cons

Frequent login/out issues: users report being signed out regularly and having to log in multiple times, with some saying they can't stay logged in or keep getting login prompts.
Stability and errors: common crashes and bugs, including redirects to the home page, error messages like "there's a problem on our end", and glitches during exams or quizzes.
Performance and loading problems: app is described as very slow and laggy, with slow file uploads and some content not loading or appearing missing compared to the web version.
Content parity and missing features: many folders/documents and course materials visible in the browser are missing or not accessible in the mobile app, reducing usability.
Accessibility and feature requests: requests for dark mode and better accessibility handling (e.g., Ally Accessibility Report inaccuracies) indicate UX limitations on mobile.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.50

All time rating average: 3.27

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68% (178)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-10	He*****	If only I could rate this 0 stars... The application never works, it mostly just displays white loading pages.
If only I could rate this 0 stars... The application never works, it mostly just displays white loading pages.
2026-08-10	Sa*****	Won't load on my phone randomly. Makes it difficult and annoying to look at stuff for school.
Won't load on my phone randomly. Makes it difficult and annoying to look at stuff for school.
2026-08-10	Ca*****	Nothing loads at all. Notifications are weeks delayed, and when they do come through, they are non-stop. On wifi, off of wifi, it does not matter.
Nothing loads at all. Notifications are weeks delayed, and when they do come through, they are non-stop. On wifi, off of wifi, it does not matter.
2026-08-09	Re*****	The website is still better than the app. The app takes more than minutes to actually open Course Content on a subject, it doesn't even open properly most of the time. It just ends up being a white screen. Just use the website on Chrome or Safari, works better.
The website is still better than the app. The app takes more than minutes to actually open Course Content on a subject, it doesn't even open properly most of the time. It just ends up being a white screen. Just use the website on Chrome or Safari, works better.
2026-08-07	Mi*****	barely works. I can't login most of the time. when I do login and enable stay logged in it doesn't work. the app closes I have to login again and it's a roll of the dice if I'll get back on.
barely works. I can't login most of the time. when I do login and enable stay logged in it doesn't work. the app closes I have to login again and it's a roll of the dice if I'll get back on.
2026-08-06	Ke*****	doesn't load course content
doesn't load course content
2026-08-06	Ni*****	honestly its just easier to use the website because I constantly get errors when trying to load a course. "Something's not right."
honestly its just easier to use the website because I constantly get errors when trying to load a course. "Something's not right."
2026-08-06	SS*****	Currently a problem in which ClickUP doesn't read the contents of modules
Currently a problem in which ClickUP doesn't read the contents of modules
2026-08-03	Mi*****	update still has issues
update still has issues
2026-08-01	Ma*****	This app is a bug-ridden mess that not only takes far too long to load, but will also display glitched screens.
This app is a bug-ridden mess that not only takes far too long to load, but will also display glitched screens.