Why Can’t You See All Your Notes on Tumblr?
Alright, my fellow Tumblr enthusiast, let’s break this down, shall we? So it seems like your blog might be pulling a sneaky little trick on you, keeping your notes in hiding like that last slice of pizza nobody wants to claim at a party. First thing’s first, we need to diagnose what’s happening on your blog.
Check for Symptoms!
The first thing you want to check for is the infamous “message tab.” If it’s disappeared into the ether of the internet, congratulations, you might have stumbled upon a classic case of shadowban! Not familiar with that term? Shadowbanning is when your blog is effectively muted, and nobody can see or interact with your posts except for your faithful followers—yep, that’s right. Suddenly, the world feels a little less vibrant, and your witty posts are cast into the shadows.
Here are a few signs to watch for:
- Message Tab: Is it still there? If not, start looking for the lifeboat because you might be on a sinking ship.
- Visibility of Your Posts: If your posts can only be seen on your followers’ dashboards, but they don’t register anywhere else (cough cough, tags page), then oopsie-daisy, you’re likely in a restricted visibility situation.
- Reblogs: Do your reblogs (especially those with personal flair) not register in the notes when you click that little “[number] notes” button? So you can’t see your snazzy additions? Yeah, that’s definitely a red flag.
- Replies Disappearing: If your replies are like magicians performing vanishing acts, poofing away the instant you hit send, you’re definitely experiencing some ‘mysterious’ shadows over your blog!
If your blog checks all these boxes, spoiler alert: you’ve been mistakenly flagged as a bot. It’s like being put in timeout for no reason—how rude!
What to Do Next?
Don’t fret; there is a way to get back into the blogging limelight. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to cruise over to the shadowban/sudden inexplicable termination megathread on Reddit. This is where the Tumblr-savvy wizards hang out. Simply drop your suspected shadowbanned blog URL in the comments for the friendly folks, like u/tumblr_acct_help, to swoop in and lend a hand.
Just a Note on Note Visibility
Sometimes, if someone reblogs your post and then decides to play the disappearing act by deleting it, guess what? Your notes count might go up, but their username won’t pop up. It’s like your notes are playing hide-and-seek but nobody told you!
So, if by chance you stagger onto this tumble of confusion and need more help or resources because those pesky notes still elude you, just know that you can live chat with us for assistance! We’ve got your back like an enthusiastic sidekick ready to tackle your Tumblr woes!
