Can I See What Tumblr Users Are Following Each Other?
Ah, the age-old question of social media stalkerism! You want to know if you can spy on Tumblr users to see who’s following whom. Well, *drumroll, please*—surprise! The answer is a bit nuanced. Here’s the scoop, dear sleuth!
When you check the follower list of your sideblog, you might notice a cute little green book icon next to some usernames. This nifty little symbol indicates you share a mutual connection with that user. However, let’s not get carried away here; if they aren’t following your main blog, you’ll be out of luck! No green icon will appear, which means they’ll be just another ghost in the wind on your main blog’s follower list or on your dashboard.
But wait—there’s more! If that user is not following your main blog, then they won’t see that little green symbol next to your sideblog’s URL on their Dashboard. That’s right; sideblogs are like secret agents in the world of Tumblr—incognito, if you will. They don’t have the power to follow or like posts, which keeps things a bit more on the down-low for both sides.
*ProTip:* If you want people to connect your sideblog to your main blog, you might want to reblog posts between the two or link them somewhere cool in your bio. No one likes a mystery when all the clues are scattered about!
Now, if you’re worried about people discovering your hidden gems, there’s a little something called “Show author portraits” that you might want to disable. This setting is only available on the desktop version of Tumblr and lets users see your main blog’s profile picture when you post with your sideblog. Disable this, and voila! You’re incognito again!
For those who crave even more privacy, your desktop settings offer a delightful array of options: disable post sharing, hide your account from non-users, and discourage searching for your accounts. Dive deeper into these features here.
If, for some reason, you find a pesky mutual who doesn’t belong on your sideblog, you can block them! Simply head to the sideblog settings and—BAM!—block them from snooping around. They’ll get to keep up with your main blog while you guard your secrets like the wise Tumblr hermit you are.
So, there you have it! If you have more questions about your Tumblr privacy or any other social media mysteries, feel free to connect with us! We’re just a click away, eager to unravel the enigmas of the internet with you!
