Making Your Tumblr Blog Private for Select Eyes Only
So, you want to make your Tumblr blog exclusive, eh? No judgment here; we all love a little secrecy! However, the road to a private Tumblr may not be as open as you hoped. Let’s dive into how to put your virtual fortress into place!
First off, if you set your blog to private, that usually means only the high priest or priestess of your blog (aka you) can see your posts. No peeking, folks! But wait, it gets wilder. When crafting your posts, search for the drop-down menu next to the post button; here, you’ll find the shiny “Post Privately” option. Choosing this means your post won’t pop up on anyone’s dashboard or in their feed, but if they stumble across the link, they can still view it. Mystery solved, right?
Now, onto the sad news: after some intense sleuthing, it appears that Tumblr has made changes that may jeopardize your quest for privacy. Remember that cozy setting where you could make your blog invisible to the outside world? Yeah, it might be gone like yesterday’s snacks. An email to Tumblr revealed the option is no longer supported, and they confirmed it on their changes blog. So if you were hoping to hide from prying eyes, you might have to settle for a less-than-ideal solution.
On the plus side, you can still attempt to cloak your Tumblr from search engines and inquisitive onlookers. Head into your settings and:
- Hide your blog from Tumblr search.
- Disable outside search engine access.
- Enable the “Only logged-in users can view” option.
- Password protect your side blogs. (Perfect for the super secretive!)
While these options may not be foolproof, they add a layer of protection. Just remember, no matter what, keeping your blog completely private might not be possible anymore. Sigh.
Need more help on navigating this murky water of Tumblr privacy settings? Don’t stay in the dark—connect with us for more tips, tricks, or to share your ~gasp~ Tumblr tales! 🕵️♂️
