Answer: Hi there, @did-you-fall-for-a-shooting-star!

We like the way you think. This is basically the idea behind Collections!

It was available as an experiment for a little while and we learned a lot. Right now it’s on the backburner as we work on Communities. But do stay tuned for more info, as we very much intend to return to this someday, and hope to roll that out to more people someday soon.

So stay tuned! You’ll get updates here or at @changes.

Answer: Hello, @alexafaie!

Thanks for raising this with us—it’s a good point.

We are glad to say that we are currently working on improving that list and have recently updated it to prioritize showing your recently-followed blogs. We hope this comes as good news!

Thanks for the feedback, and have a lovely day. Keep the Communities questions coming, folks.

Answer: Hey there, @fourcheesecalzone!

So, this is something of a tricky one. Albeit a good one, too.

The general idea of adding more customization options for your identity on Tumblr, like showing your age or your registration date or links to About pages and the like, is certainly something we want to work on someday. We can say this for sure.

However, just your age, on its own, is not something we would want to expose. It would have to come with bigger changes to how we display information about people on the platform. How exactly we tackle these questions is still ongoing, but it’s a good question, and we hope to have updates for you before too long. You will catch these here or over at @changes.

Thanks for your question, and we hope this helps for now. 

Answer: Hey there, @bulletsandbracelets!

So we can say here that this is a great line of thought, and we think about the same thing frequently. But let us reiterate that this is why it’s important to use tags in posts—we use tag usage to try to elevate blogs in search results and recommendations!

As for blog categories and topics, it is unlikely we’d ever go that far. But we are currently working on one or two things that will have categories and topics—and maybe help people find blogs to follow. What this space, here.

Finally, we will add that there are a couple of places where you can find top blogs by tag:

1. Search

2. Your tags

And, finally, the For You feed is a great place to find blogs worth following!

Thanks for your question, and good luck!

Answer: Hello, @cyphyree!

So, we’ve been testing this vigorously and have been unable to reproduce the issue. We have persisted, just in case this is an edge case we haven’t found yet, but we have reached out to you directly for further clarification.

Relatedly, we should note that we have recently made some updates to clarify that deleting the main blog will delete your entire account. The “Delete account” button is now only in Settings, at the bottom, and no longer in your main blog’s settings. You can find out more here in this post from @changes.

Thanks for your question!

Answer: Hi, @greighish!

Now this is a great idea! And something we certainly hope to do someday when we have the time, space, and people power to prioritize work on the Following feed.

Leave this one with us. We hope to be back with updates here or at @changes, and hopefully before too long.

Answer: Hey, @winged-mammal!

That would indeed be pretty cool! Though we must be straight with you here—as things stand, it’s very unlikely we’d ever get around to doing it, sadly. 

If that ever were to change, you can of course find out here or over at @changes. 

Thanks for getting in touch, and have a good day.

Love,

—Cyle

Hey, @limelocked!

Great question! We have, we hope, a great answer for you. First up is a comprehensive list of all of current active staff blogs.

You can find ’em by simply searching each name, + @, in the search bar. (i.e., @action)

@action: Highlighting Tumblr’s long-standing social justice priorities of racial justice, mental health, equality, and beyond.

@art Exploring and featuring original artists on Tumblr.

@artistalley: Supporting local artists on Tumblr by buying directly from their storefronts.

@artistpicks: Monthly curated experience by artists and creators on Tumblr.

@best-of-reblogs: A curated collection of some of the best reblog threads on Tumblr.

@bigweekon: Tumblr’s beloved podcast highlighting recent trends, memes, and more.

@blackexcellence: A showcase of things all Black, all excellent, past and present—literature, fashion, music, historical spotlights, and beyond.

@books: Exclusive interviews and curated content from authors, publishers, and book fans.

@changes: Your go-to for new Tumblr launches, bug fixes, and updates on platform.

@creatrs: A network that connects artists, makers, and builders with brands.

@emporium: The Official Blog of the Tumblr Shop™, run by Brick Whartley back from the Island.

@entertainment: Exclusive content and features from across TV, film, and streaming.

@engineering: Behind-the-scenes work on how Tumblr engineers build Tumblr.

@fandom: Home of Fandometrics, Tumblr’s weekly ranking of entertainment properties.

@fashion: Runways to streetwear and every style in between.

@featured: Featuring exclusive content from Tumblr’s many good, good blogs.

@gaming: Exclusive and curated content across mainstream and indie games.

@getloudr An in-kind ad donation program dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices.

@happytuesday: A blog dedicated to all our Tumblr Tuesdays, posts featuring users based on a weekly theme.

@humans: A blog we use so we can reply in the notes of various posts.

@kpop: Exclusive content and a curated experience of K-Pop on Tumblr.

@labs: A way for engineers at Tumblr to experiment in public.

@music: Exclusive content and features on all your favorite musical artists.

@postitforward: Supporting the community with resources for mental health, self-care, and wellness.

@prideplus: Your home for all things LGBTQIA+ on Tumblr.

@radar: Sharing four pieces of original posts from Tumblr artists per day, hand-curated by our team from across the globe.

@staff: The ultimate source for big news, platform updates, and everything that makes Tumblr, Tumblr.

@support: News, tips, and nerdy details from Tumblr Support.

@tee: A blog from your friendly neighborhood Tumblr user, Tee.

@todayontumblr: Daily curated content around trending topics on Tumblr.

@wip: Dedicated to feedback and questions from Tumblr users to Tumblr staff.

There’s more. For our global audiences, you can find all the localized Staff blogs. They’re linked here!

We also have a carousel in the feed somewhere called “Official Blogs,” but it might be that we need to make that more obvious or provide a dedicated feed or page somewhere.

Leave that last point with us, but we hope that helps! Thanks for your question, and have a good day.

(And a tip of the hat to you, @lizzieonka! Consider them tagged)

Best,

—Caragh, Cates, and Cyle

Answer: Hello, @auberginebear!

As it happens, we are already underway with some work in @labs that may just help remedy what you’ve asked, here. Let’s just say an experiment or two, and it keep it coy.

However, this is a little uncertain, and unfortunately there is nothing more we can say on this right now. Keep an eye here on @labs for any updates, as promised. And we hope to have news sooner than later!

Best,

—Brandon

Hello there, @maytheangelsprotectme!

We also think 500 blogs is a small number! We do have a daily limit, which is 200 blogs, but our total following limit is currently 5,000 blogs per account! 

If you’re still having trouble following other blogs, we would also suggest opening a support ticket with us, in which you may add all the details, and we can take a look for you.

We hope this helps, and thanks for your question!

Best,

—Julia (Tumblr Engineering)