Can Mutuals See Your Likes on Tumblr? Let’s Unravel the Mystery!
So you’ve been hitting that like button on Tumblr like it’s your job, huh? But now you’re wondering, “Can my mutuals spy on my likes?” Don’t worry, my empathetic Twitter-bird, you’re not alone in this thought spiral! 🌀
When you hit that delightful heart, you’re actually adding the post to your personal likes page, which is accessible via your Tumblr URL at yourtumblrname.tumblr.com/likes. But here’s the crux: your mutuals CAN see this likes page if they know your URL. Yup, all they need is to navigate to that sacred link. If, perhaps, you were hoping for a little more privacy… surprise!
Now, if you fancy yourself a tech wizard and want to play around with source code (who doesn’t?), here’s a fun game for you. Head to your likes page, right-click, and select “View Page Source”. For the keyboard ninjas, just smack that Ctrl + U or dive into the menu for “View Source.” Copy that juicy code, paste it into Notepad or TextEdit (be sure to go plain text mode, because why not keep it minimalistic?), and save it as whateveryouwant.html (as long as it isn’t “whateveryouwant.txt”—that would be a faux pas).
To see your treasure trove, open a private browsing window in your browser of choice and drag your newly minted HTML file in. It should display links to your likes list. However, clicking those links will yield a ‘webpage not found’ error unless you’re logged in. This indicates your likes are public, but your account isn’t openly accessible — a little espionage game of sorts! 🕵️♀️
But wait, before you go unplugging from this digital rabbit hole altogether, don’t forget! You can tweak your privacy settings. Just head over to General Settings > Dashboard Preferences and toggle off “Include posts liked by blogs you follow.” Ta-da! There’s your chance for peace and obscurity.
If you’re still dizzy from the nerdy shenanigans or need more help with Tumblr mysteries—like the great question of whether mutuals can see your likes—don’t hesitate! Live connect with us for a smooth ride through the Tumblr universe. 🌌
