4 of the Best Black Owned Social Media Apps

How many Black owned social media apps are on your device right now? Many of us are using social every day and are missing out on some of the safest, most thoughtful, won’t steal your data or allow disinformation on their platforms apps around. If you don’t know, now you know. Here are four of the top rated Black owned social media apps around.

Spill

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Spill is an social media app that is all the good things about Black Twitter compounded. Think if Tumbler and Twitter were to have a baby who could do the electric slide and quote Toni Morrison. That is Spill. Founded by Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell and DeVaris Brown in 2023, the platform prioritizes safety, connection, and fun among its users.

What makes it good:

Think of everything you liked about Twitter, then take away the follower counts, the trolls, the slurs, the hate speech. Then add card games, word games, separate chats and all the feels of a cookout, and you have Spill.

What reviews say:

Spill currently has over 4.5 stars in various app stores. Here are a few reviews:

“Spill has shown me that you really CAN have a social media platform that promotes genuine connections and creates a safe space for its users. The sense of community on this app is mind blowing. I also love the latest user interface. It's intuitive and fun to use.”

“This app really feels like community.”

Spoutible

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Spoutible is the brainchild of Christopher Bouzy, the brilliant mind behind Bot Sentinel, a Twitter service that analyzed harassment, disinformation, and any targeted behavior. Bouzy created Spoutible as a safe alternative to Twitter in 2023 from the mind who would know best.

What makes it good:

The app was created with the intention of combatting misinformation, disinformation, harassment, and hate speech while still allowing users to engage and discuss. While it is safe, it is not restrictive.

What reviews say:

Spoutible currently has over 4 stars in various app stores. Here are just a few reviews:

“So, no trolls and Spoutible actually has more features than X or any of the knockoffs? I don't actually know what people are waiting for. Jump in. The water's fine!”

“Honestly, none of the other social media apps offer the features that Spoutible does. You can't miss with this one. We just have to get the news outlets and volume creators to join up! Spread the word!”

Movespot

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Movespot, founded by Carl White III, is all about movement, as the name suggests. The app is all about connecting both on and offline. Like most social apps, users can post videos, photos, and GIFs to express themselves. But Movespot’s additional feature that allows users to promote their events seamlessly makes this app stand out from the rest.

What makes it good: Movespot is a great app for professionals and community workers looking to share their events and build community both in the digital and in-person spaces.

What reviews say:

Movespot currently has 5 stars. Here’s what reviews are saying:

“Movespot provides the perfect opportunity to bring back the purpose of social media; community building and personal branding. Being able to share events and authentic moments has been something most users of other platforms have trouble with doing and Movespot opens a whole new room for businesses and creators to grow and coexist!”

BEAN Now

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Imagine an app that is a combination of the best of social media and a Black owned business network. That is what BEAN Now is. BEAN Now is for folks who are very community minded.

What makes it good: BEAN Now brings together all of the fun of social media while empowering local businesses and entrepreneurs.

What reviews say:

BEAN Now has over 4.5 stars in the app stores. Here’s what reviewers are saying:

“So happy I came across this app. Finally a black owned social media platform. The app and functionality is really nice and easy to use. Can't wait until it takes over.”