Google Chrome versions 42+, Mozilla Firefox versions 52+, and Microsoft Edge don't support NPAPI-type plug-ins, including Java plug-ins and many media browser plug-ins. Blackboard doesn't support these browsers for using embedded media types that require third-party NPAPI plug-ins for viewing.
Certified browsers and operating systemsBrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Android 9+FirefoxWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Not supportedSafarimacOS 10.14+iOS 14+Microsoft Edge (Chromium)Windows, macOSAndroid, iOS
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For the best Blackboard Collaborate experience with your screen reader use ChromeTM and JAWS on a Windows® system. On a Mac® use Safari® and VoiceOver.
The new Windows 10 browser, Microsoft Edge, is listed as being supported by Blackboard. At this time the GVSU Blackboard Support group recommends Firefox, Chrome or Safari. A list of Blackboard supported browsers can be found here.Jan 1, 2018
Blackboard Mobile Learn is supported on iOS 9.0+, Android 4.2+ and Windows 10+. The app is available currently on the iTunes App Store for iPhone or iPod Touch, the Google Play store for Android devices and Microsoft.com for Windows devices.Dec 6, 2021
Operating Systems used in testing Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS 10.8, Mac OS 10.9, Mac OS 10.10, Mac OS 10.11, Chrome OS Chrome OS tested device Chromebook (Chrome browser; features requiring NPAPI plug-ins are not supported) Page 2 Blackboard strives to make all its products as accessible as possible.
The Windows version of the Blackboard app is no longer supported and was removed from the Microsoft Store on December 31, 2019. The iOS and Android versions of the app are supported and get regular updates.
Enable Third-Party Cookies Third-party cookies are enabled by default on all supported browsers. If you are experiencing issues staying logged in to Blackboard, please review your browser settings to make sure third-party cookies are allowed.May 28, 2021
CCU Supported BrowsersMicrosoft EdgeTM: Latest two versions. As of 1/12/2022, the newest version of Microsoft Edge is 96.0.Safari® browser: Latest two versions (or one major version if more than one year old) ... Google ChromeTM browser: Latest two versions. ... Firefox® browser: Latest two versions.