Does Your Tumblr Account Show Where You Look?
If you’ve ever tangled with the wild world of Tumblr, you may find yourself pondering, Can someone see what I’m up to on my account or my sideblogs? The answer is a delightful mix of “yes” and “no.” Let’s break it down, shall we?
When you’re scrolling through Tumblr, the only way for someone to know you visited their blog is if you engage with it—like, reblog, or maybe even follow them. If you’re trying to be some stealthy browser, don’t fret! No one’s peeking through your window unless you leave the door wide open.
Now, let’s get to the juicy part: those sneaky sideblogs. When you create a sideblog, it’s pretty much like adopting a cat. It’s all cute and cozy until you accidentally let everyone know it’s yours! There’s this feature called the “Show author portraits” that — when enabled (and only on desktop, mind you!) — allows people to see your main blog’s profile picture on every sideblog post. Yeah, imagine that! A virtual trophy saying, “This sideblog belongs to the fabulous user over there.” If you want to keep things hush-hush, just turn that feature off. Voilà! No one will connect the dots—or the cat, in this case.
Need more privacy? Here’s what you can do:
- Disable “Share posts you like”: This delightful little option lives in your main account settings.
- Disable “Share the Tumblrs you’re following”: No one needs to know your digital social life.
- Enable “Hide [account name] from people without an account”: Perfect for those super spy vibes.
- Encourage searching of [account name]: This gives you a cloak of invisibility!
For the insatiably curious, you can block specific users from your sideblog while allowing them to follow your main account. Just navigate to the sideblog’s settings on desktop, and bam! You’ve got yourself a super-private private sideblog. 🎉
If you’re feeling ever-so-stuck or just want more witty and sarcastic tips about keeping things private on Tumblr, don’t hesitate to connect with us. Whether you’re searching for the obscure art of sideblog stealth or want to dive deeper into Tumblr’s privacy features, we’ve got your back!
