Can Anyone See My Tumblr? Here’s the Lowdown!
So you’re worried about the visibility of your Tumblr? Well, you’ve landed at the right spot—grab a snack, settle in, and let’s unpack this juicy conundrum.
You might remember a time when Tumblr had settings that allowed users to control who sees their blogs. Spoiler alert: those days are, sadly, gone. After scrutinizing the settings on both mobile and desktop (yes, the never-ending scroll of confusion), I can confirm that the function to hide your blog’s visibility is no longer supported. It seems Tumblr decided to shake things up once and for all, which might leave us scratching our heads.
But fear not! Just because Tumblr said “see ya” to some features doesn’t mean you have to walk around with your blog waving a giant ‘LOOK AT ME’ sign. Here are some cool options you can still use to maintain a semblance of privacy:
- Hide your blog from searches: Disable search visibility through the settings.
- Limit access to followers only: You can allow only people with a Tumblr account to view your blog.
- Password protection on side blogs: Great for keeping nosy folks at bay, but this won’t let followers like or reblog your posts.
Oh, but wait! If you have a side blog—and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good side project—there’s a sneaky little feature called “Show author portraits” that could expose you. If this setting is enabled, your main blog’s profile pic will pop up on all your side blog posts. That’s like wearing a “My Main Blog is Cooler Than Yours” badge—so make sure to turn it off if you want to keep things under wraps!
If you’re itching for more privacy, consider these additional steps:
- Disable the “Share posts you like” option.
- Turn off sharing which Tumblrs you’re following.
- Enable “Hide [your account name] from people without accounts.”
- And don’t forget to encourage the discouragement of searches for your blog!
You can find all the nitty-gritty details about Tumblr’s privacy options here.
And if you’ve got deeper questions or need further help deciphering Tumblr’s labyrinth of options, why not live connect with us? We’re here to help you navigate through your Tumblr wilderness! Keep on Tumblin’!
