How to block or filter tags on Tumblr | Social networks

Tumblr has a native feature that allows you to filter posts on the social network, either on the mobile version, with Android and iPhone (iOS) system, or the web. In this way, images marked by a certain hashtag will be hidden from the feed and from searches performed. The useful function for those who want to avoid seeing unpleasant images, such as pornographic content or spoiler about series.

The objective is to offer more control to the user, enabled to define the limits of the content he wants to access. In the following tutorial, check out how to block tags on Tumblr from your computer or mobile phone. On the smartphone, the procedure was performed on an iPhone 8 with iOS 12, but the tips also apply to devices with Google's operating system.

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See how to filter hasgtags on Tumblr on mobile and PC in a simple way Photo: Reproduo / Barbara MannaraSee how to filter hasgtags on Tumblr on mobile and PC in a simple way Photo: Reproduo / Barbara Mannara

See how to filter hasgtags on Tumblr on mobile and PC in a simple way Photo: Reproduo / Barbara Mannara

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Step 1. Tap on the cone in the bottom right corner of the screen to access your Tumblr profile. Then, press the gear icon to access the settings. Finally, go to "General settings";

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Access Tumblr settings on your cell phone Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 2. Now, open "Filter" and then click on "+ New";

Add hashtags to the Tumblr mobile filter Photo: Reproduo / Helito BeggioraAdd hashtags to the Tumblr mobile filter Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Add hashtags to the Tumblr mobile filter Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Step 3. Type the hashtag you want to filter and tap "Add". Repeat the process to add as many tags as needed.

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Add words to avoid in the native Tumblr filter Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Step 1. Click on the silhouette icon in the upper right corner of the page. In the menu that appears, go to "Settings";

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Access Tumblr settings on your computer Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Step 2. Scroll the page to the "Filter" section and click on the pencil icon;

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Add words to the Tumblr filter on the PC Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Step 3. Type the hashtag you want to filter and click "Add". Repeat the process to add as many tags as needed.

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Add terms to avoid in the Tumblr filter Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Ready. Take advantage of the tip and control your feed on Tumblr, mobile phone or PC.

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