The Official Black App Climbs to #2 on the App Store Business Charts

TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — The Official Black App, created by Donovan Bridgeforth, has officially reached a new milestone — ranking #2 in the Business category on the iOS App Store.

With a 4.8-star rating backed by dozens of positive reviews, the app continues to gain momentum as a go-to hub for empowering Black-owned businesses and connecting communities. Originally launched as a tool to spotlight Black entrepreneurship and innovation, the app has steadily built a loyal user base, pushing it into the top tier of business apps on the platform.

“I am so excited right now,” said Bridgeforth. “I am proud that we never gave up on this mission to reach the top and want to give a huge thank you everyone who has helped us get here — and now we’re coming for #1.”

The achievement marks a proud moment for East Texas and for the growing number of users nationwide who rely on The Official Black App. As the app climbs the charts, the team encourages the community to continue showing support by downloading, rating, and spreading the word.

For Bridgeforth, this is both a celebration and a call to action: “We’re celebrating this milestone, but the mission is far from done. Let’s keep building, together.”