Tumblr is an online blogging and social networking platform created by David Karp. Launched and founded in February 2007, the site became popular by 'Tumble Bloggers', also known as short form bloggers, and quickly gained over 75,000 users. The site was designed to allow short form bloggers to develop their own content as well as connect with other short form bloggers. Today, the site has over 475 million blogs and is a component to Automattic Inc, the same company which owns another popular blog site, WordPress.

What is Tumblr used for?

Tumblr is used as a blogging and social media platform that allows users to publish short form blog posts. Tumblr offers users the ability to completely customize their own pages making the website different from other social media networks. Tumblr is used for ecommerce, personal use, fan groups, and social issues.

How do you delete your Tumblr account?

Delete your Tumblr account by logging into your account in a web browser, clicking the account icon, and clicking on settings in the drop-down menu. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the Delete Account button where you will enter your email and password to confirm. Click Delete Everything below the password text box and your account will be deleted.

When was Tumblr created?

Tumblr was created by David Karp on February 1st of 2007. The platform is currently owned by Automattic. Tumblr was inspired by 2 websites: The Projectionist and Anarchai. By July 1st of 2009, Tumblr had 50 million views per month. On August 12 2019, Tumblr became the host of 475 million blogs.

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Illustrated dimensions of Tumblr Quote Posts measured with height and width

Tumblr Quote Posts are a unique Tumblr content type designed to emphasize and focus on the power of a specific quotation. Differing from other Tumblr content, Quote Posts feature enlarged text and font styles designed to make quotations feel more powerful and sage-like in their delivery.

Tumblr Quote Posts have a dashboard width of 540 px (Dashboard) and supports plain text and styled text.

Tumblr Quote Posts are a unique Tumblr content type designed to emphasize and focus on the power of a specific quotation. Differing from other Tumblr content, Quote Posts feature enlarged text and font styles designed to make quotations feel more powerful and sage-like in their delivery.

Tumblr Quote Posts have a dashboard width of 540 px (Dashboard) and supports plain text and styled text.

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Tumblr Post - Photo Set
Dimensioned layout drawing of Tumblr Photo Sets labeled with height and width

A Tumblr Dashboard Photo Set is made up of multiple images and is displayed in the Dashboard of user’s followers. A photo set allows users to post several photos at once and include some text. Photo sets can attract new followers and can incorporate up to 10 images. Photo Sets automatically organize the photos into grids based on the types and sizes of photos that are uploaded.

Tumblr Photo Set Posts have an overall height that stretches and individual image widths of 177, 268, and 540 px within the Dashboard. Photo Sets can be split into 1, 2, or 3 columns with image widths of 540 px, 268 px, and 177 px respectively. Tumblr Photo Sets support JPG, PNG, GIF and BMP formats with a maximum file size of 10 MB each.

A Tumblr Dashboard Photo Set is made up of multiple images and is displayed in the Dashboard of user’s followers. A photo set allows users to post several photos at once and include some text. Photo sets can attract new followers and can incorporate up to 10 images.

Tumblr Photo Set Posts have an overall height that stretches and individual image widths of 177, 268, and 540 px within the Dashboard. Photo Sets can be split into 1, 2, or 3 columns with image widths of 540 px, 268 px, and 177 px respectively. Tumblr Photo Sets support JPG, PNG, GIF and BMP formats with a maximum file size of 10 MB each.

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Print Sizes: Flexible x 7.5” | Flexible x 19.1 cm

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Tumblr Post - Chat
Dimensioned layout drawing of Tumblr Chat Posts labeled with height and width

Tumblr Chat Posts are another unique form of text content on Tumblr created with text styles that automatically differentiate the various characters engaging in back and forth conversation. Unlike a Quote Post, Chat Posts illustrate and emphasize a discussion between multiple parties rather than a single statement.

Tumblr Chat Posts have a dashboard width of 540 px (Dashboard) and support plain text and styled text.

Tumblr Chat Posts are another unique form of text content on Tumblr created with text styles that automatically differentiate the various characters engaging in back and forth conversation. Unlike a Quote Post, Chat Posts illustrate and emphasize a discussion between multiple parties.

Tumblr Chat Posts have a dashboard width of 540 px (Dashboard) and support plain text and styled text.

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Tumblr Sponsored Photo
Dimensioned layout drawing of Tumblr Sponsored Photos labeled with height and width

Tumblr Sponsored Photos are branded pieces of static content designed to integrate seamlessly with other organic Tumblr posts. With the same size properties and parameters as standard Tumblr Image Posts, Sponsored Photos are opportunities to craft an identity of a company around enticing posts on the platform.

Tumblr Sponsored Photos have a dashboard width of 540 px and a flexible height up to 1920 px. Like other Photo Posts, Sponsored Photos support JPG, PNG, and GIF formats with the size properties of other Tumblr Photo Posts.

Tumblr Sponsored Photos are branded pieces of static content designed to integrate seamlessly with other organic Tumblr posts. With the same size properties and parameters as standard Tumblr Image Posts, Sponsored Photos are opportunities to craft an identity of a company around enticing posts.

Tumblr Sponsored Photos have a dashboard width of 540 px and a flexible height up to 1920 px. Like other Photo Posts, Sponsored Photos support JPG, PNG, and GIF formats with the size properties of other Tumblr Photo Posts.

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Print Sizes: Flexible x 7.5” | Flexible x 19.1 cm

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Tumblr Post - Photo
User interface drawing of Tumblr Photo Posts with measured dimensions and sizes

A Tumblr Dashboard Photo Post is a type of post that consists of a static singular photo and is seen in the dashboard of a user’s followers. Not all photo posts are the same size because Tumblr allows for customization and different themes. Photo post’s are the most popular types of posts on Tumblr.

Tumblr Photo Posts have a variable height that stretches and a Dashboard width of 540 px. Images have a maximum expanded size of 2048 x 3072 px and recommended size of 1280 x 1920 px for a 2:3 aspect ratio. Photo Posts support JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP formats with a maximum file size of 20 MB.

A Tumblr Dashboard Photo Post is a type of post that consists of a static singular photo and is seen in the dashboard of a user’s followers. Not all photo posts are the same size because Tumblr allows for customization and different themes. Photo post’s are the most popular types of posts on Tumblr.

Tumblr Photo Posts have a variable height that stretches and a Dashboard width of 540 px. Images have a maximum expanded size of 2048 x 3072 px and recommended size of 1280 x 1920 px for a 2:3 aspect ratio. Photo Posts support JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP formats with a maximum file size of 20 MB.

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Image Size Recommended: 1280 x 1920 px

Image Size Dashboard Minimum: 540 x 750 px

Print Sizes: Flexible x 7.5” | Flexible x 19.1 cm

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Company
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