Social platform · Medium risk
Is Tumblr safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Tumblr from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Tumblr is not suitable for this age group due to its open-ended content and social features, which are designed for older users.
- 9-12
- Tumblr is not suitable for this age group; its content is often user-generated and can include mature themes, and the platform is designed for users 13 and older.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can create blogs, follow others, and reblog content, encountering a wide variety of user-generated posts including fan art, memes, and discussions on various topics.
- 16+
- Young adults have full access to Tumblr's diverse community, where they can engage with specific fandoms, share original creations, and participate in discussions on complex topics.
Tumblr is a microblogging platform that allows users to post multimedia content and interact with others through likes, reblogs, and comments. It is known for its diverse range of communities and topics, including art, fandoms, and social issues. However, the platform can also host explicit content and discussions that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking site where users share text, photos, quotes, links, and videos. It is designed for users 13 and older and features a wide range of user-generated content, some of which can be mature or explicit. Parents should ensure Safe Mode is enabled and discuss responsible online interaction, as direct messaging and anonymous 'asks' are possible.
What to do about Tumblr
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Tumblr is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Tumblr setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Tumblr without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Tumblr that mean it is time to step in.
Tumblr age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Tumblr?
Parentwise puts Tumblr at 13+. We advise Tumblr from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old use Tumblr?
Not by default: we advise Tumblr from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Tumblr is not suitable for this age group; its content is often user-generated and can include mature themes, and the platform is designed for users 13 and older.
Can a 12 year old use Tumblr?
Not by default: we advise Tumblr from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Tumblr is not suitable for this age group; its content is often user-generated and can include mature themes, and the platform is designed for users 13 and older.
Can a 13 year old use Tumblr?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Tumblr (13+). Teenagers can create blogs, follow others, and reblog content, encountering a wide variety of user-generated posts including fan art, memes, and discussions on various topics.
Is Tumblr appropriate for kids?
Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking site where users share text, photos, quotes, links, and videos. Parentwise rates Tumblr overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Tumblr family friendly?
Tumblr sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It is designed for users 13 and older and features a wide range of user-generated content, some of which can be mature or explicit.
Tumblr parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking site where users share text, photos, quotes, links, and videos. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Tumblr safe for kids?
We advise Tumblr from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). It is designed for users 13 and older and features a wide range of user-generated content, some of which can be mature or explicit.
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Release and popularity data comes in part from RAWG, TVMaze (CC BY-SA) and Wikidata (CC0). Safety guidance is written by Parentwise.