How to Block Tumblr Entirely or Certain Content on It
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Tumblr can be a great place to discover content, share interests, and meet people. However, you might want to block access to it for parental control, or digital wellness. In this article, I will share methods to block Tumblr or just certain content on it.
Cisdem AppCrypt
A Tumblr Blocker
- Block websites on Chrome, Safari, and other browsers with a password
- Block specific websites or only pages, URLs with certain keywords, and categories (e.g. Social Sites, Video Sites)
- Provide a whitelist feature
- Block apps with a password
- Allow you to block websites and apps 24/7 or at scheduled times
- Easy to use
- Hard to bypass
- Help you limit access to Tumblr or just certain content on it
- Help with parental control, digital wellness, productivity, and more
Reasons to block Tumblr
Why would people want to block this platform? There are two common reasons.
- Protect children from inappropriate content Although Tumblr has banned adult content since 2018, mature or harmful content still exists on this platform. Blocking this platform helps keep your children safe online.
- Overcome Tumblr addiction Like other popular social media platforms, Tumblr can be addictive. If you find yourself addicted to it, it may be time to stop using it.
Tumblr addiction check-list (signs & symptoms)
- I spend a large amount of time on Tumblr every day.
- I use Tumblr instead of spending time with my family and friends.
- I'm often distracted by Tumblr while studying or working.
- I check Tumblr all the time or whenever I'm bored.
- I feel like I'm missing something if I don't check my feed frequently.
- I keep scrolling even when I've realized I should stop.
How to block Tumblr on computers
Blocking Tumblr can help you focus more while working. For users who spend a lot of time on Tumblr every day, it’s necessary to take measures to reduce Screen Time for both physical and mental health.
Cisdem AppCrypt is a website blocker and app locker tool that helps block Tumblr on computer permanently or at certain times. For security, the tool has built-in password protection to prevent others from entering/quitting/uninstalling it without authorization.
Follow the guide below to learn how to block Tumblr on computer with it:
1. Download and install Cisdem AppCrypt on your computer.
Free Download Windows 10 or later 
Free Download macOS 10.12 or later
2. Launch it. You’ll be asked to set a password.
3. Right-click the lock icon on the Windows task bar/Mac menu bar. From the drop down menu, select Open Main Window.
4. Enter the password to access this tool.
5. (Mac users can skip this step.) Go to the Web Block tab. For Windows users, it’ll ask you to install extensions for different browsers when you first navigate to this tab. Click Install next to the browser and then follow the prompts to add the extension.
6. Go back to the Web Block tab. To block Tumblr on computer, enter tumblr.com in the URL field and click Add.
Now Tumblr is blocked on computer.
Cisdem AppCrypt also allows you to set time limits on Tumblr. Click Tumblr site from the block list. Click the clock icon that appears. Enable the Custom schedule button on the bottom left corner. Add Schedule and set the time of day/week you want to block access to Tumblr.
How to block Tumblr on Android
With increasing mobile using, more and more users prefer browsing Tumblr on their mobile phones. To break Tumblr addiction, you can use Cisdem AppCrypt.
1. Get Cisdem AppCrypt from the Google Play Store.
2. Set a PIN or pattern when you launch it for the first time.
3. At the top of the interface, tap the App Lock tab.
4. Find the Tumblr app and then turn on the switch next to it.
5. In the Web Block tab, type tumblr.com and then tap the Add button.
Now both the Tumblr app and website are blocked on your device.
How to block Tumblr on iPhone
If you are an iPhone user, you can also use AppCrypt to do the blocking.
1. Download and install it on your iPhone.
2. In the App Lock tab. Click Add/Remove.
3. Search for Tumblr app. Select it. Click Done.
4. In the Web Block tab. Type in tumblr.com. Click Add. Click Apply.
Now the Tumblr app is inaccessible and the Tumblr website is blocked.
5. In the Preferences tab. Select Notifications. Turn on Notification and Notification unlock. Set the password as prompt, which can prevent your blocking settings from changing by others.
How to block Tumblr website with BlockSite extension
If you don’t want to install third-party applications, some website blocker extensions also help block Tumblr on browsers, like BlockSite, a browser extension that enables you to block distracting websites permanently or by schedule. It’s available on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. The disadvantage is that extensions can be removed very easily.
Below are how to block Tumblr on Chrome browser with BlockSite extension：
1. Go to Chrome web store.
2. Search for BlockSite and add it to Chrome.
3. Click the Extensions icon in the upper right corner of the window. Select BlockSite extension you just installed.
4. Click Add to Block List in the middle of the window.
5. Go to the Websites tab. Type tumblr.com into the top box.
6. Click the plus icon next to Tumblr websites.
7. Click Done.
There’s a Schedule button on the main window. It let you select which days and timeframes the block list will active. Unlike Cisdem AppCrypt in method 1, BlockSite’s schedule applies to all websites on the block list, not just Tumblr.
How to block tags on Tumblr
If Tumblr keeps recommending posts that you're not interested, or you're worried about Tumblr recommending inappropriate content to your children, you can block certain tags. Fortunately, Tumblr settings allow you to block tags from your dashboard and in search. In the Tumblr app or website, go to Settings. Scroll down to find the Content you see section. Click the pencil icon next to Filtered Tags. Add tags you want to block on Tumblr. Click Add.
Trick
What if you want to prevent settings from being changed? Computer users can use Cisdem AppCrypt to block access to the Settings page by adding https://www.tumblr.com/settings/ to the block list.
How to block communities on Tumblr
Tumblr itself doesn't provide an option to block communities. However, computer users can use Cisdem AppCrypt to block access to specific Tumblr communities on the website. To do this, enter the full URL of a specific unwanted community in the URL field and click Add. Note this doesn't prevent posts from this community appearing in your search results.
How to block Tumblr users
If you don't want to see posts from a certain user in your feeds or search results, or if you want to prevent this person from interacting with you on Tumblr, you can block the user. Visit the users's profile, click the More icon and then choose the Block option.
Conclusion
Tumblr can be addictive. Spending too much time on Tumblr can lead to poor sleep and worse mental health. Children and teens may be exposed to inappropriate or distressing content on Tumblr. The best advice we can give you is to block it. This article provides multiple ways on how to block Tumblr on computers and mobile phones. Hope this helps!
Norah Hayes likes to share her tips on how to improve focus and stay motivated at work. She believes it is essential to eliminate all online distractions during work hours.
Ethan Long joined Cisdem in 2015 as a developer and now serves as the editorial advisor for Cisdem AppCrypt. He actively tests and uses Cisdem AppCrypt and other screen-time management tools to ensure AppCrypt meets its promises in real-world scenarios.