Will deleting my account delete all my blogs?

Yes. Deleting your Tumblr account permanently deletes ALL blogs associated with that account, including your primary blog and any secondary blogs. If you only want to delete some blogs, delete individual blogs instead of your entire account.

Can I delete my account from the mobile app?

No. Account deletion must be done through a web browser at Tumblr.com. The mobile app does not have account deletion functionality. You can use a mobile web browser if you don't have access to a computer.

What happens to my blog URL after deletion?

Your blog URL becomes immediately available for anyone to register. Someone else could claim your old URL and create a new blog with it. If you had a popular blog, consider this before deleting.

Can I export my Tumblr content before deleting?

Yes. Go to Settings, select your blog, and click 'Export blog'. Tumblr will email you a download link for your complete blog content. This process can take several hours to days depending on your blog size.

What happens to reblogs of my posts?

If other users reblogged your posts, those reblogs may remain on their blogs after you delete your account. However, they will show as coming from a deleted blog and won't link back to your original content.

Can I delete just my primary blog?

No. Your primary blog cannot be deleted individually - you must delete your entire account. However, you can delete secondary blogs individually while keeping your account and primary blog.

Will my email address be available for a new account?

Yes. After your account is deleted, you can use the same email address to create a new Tumblr account. However, none of your previous content, followers, or blogs will be restored.

How to Delete Your Tumblr Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Quick Information

Time Required

3 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Tumblr Help - Delete an Account

Official deletion guide from Tumblr

Additional Resources

[1]

Export Your Tumblr Data

Official guide for exporting your Tumblr blog content before deletion

[2]

Tumblr Privacy Policy

Understanding how Tumblr handles your data and privacy under Automattic

[3]

Delete Individual Blogs

How to delete individual blogs without deleting your entire account

Step-by-Step Guide

Log Into Tumblr Account

Visit Tumblr.com and log in with your email/username and password. Note that account deletion must be done through the website, not the mobile app.

Tips

•Use desktop site or mobile browser, not the Tumblr app
•Consider exporting your blog content before deletion

Access Account Settings

Click on the account icon (person silhouette) in the top right corner, then select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•Settings are in the top navigation bar
•You may need to scroll down to find deletion options

Navigate to Account Deletion

On the Settings page, scroll down to find the account you want to delete (if you have multiple blogs). Click on the account name to expand options, then click 'Delete account' at the bottom.

Warnings

•Deleting your account deletes ALL blogs associated with it
•This action is immediate and cannot be undone

Confirm Account Deletion

Tumblr will show you a confirmation screen explaining what will be deleted. Enter your password to confirm your identity.

Warnings

•All blogs, posts, likes, and followers will be deleted
•There is no recovery period or undo option

Complete Deletion

Click the final 'Delete everything' button to permanently delete your account. Your account and all associated blogs are immediately and permanently deleted.

Warnings

•Deletion is immediate and irreversible
•Your blog URLs become immediately available for others

Important Warnings

Immediate and Permanent Deletion

Unlike many platforms, Tumblr deletes your account immediately with no grace period or recovery option. Once you confirm deletion, your account and all content are permanently removed and cannot be recovered. There is no 'undo' button.

All Blogs and Content Permanently Lost

Deleting your Tumblr account removes ALL blogs associated with that account, including all posts, reblogs, likes, followers, and drafts. Even if you have multiple blogs under one account, they are all deleted together. Export your content first if you want to keep it.

Blog URLs Immediately Available

Your Tumblr blog URL(s) become immediately available for anyone to claim after deletion. Someone could register your old URL and potentially impersonate you. Consider this before deleting if your blog has a following.

No Mobile App Deletion

You cannot delete your Tumblr account through the mobile app. You must use a web browser (desktop or mobile) to access the account settings and deletion options. The mobile app only allows you to log out.

Reblogs on Other Blogs May Remain

If other users reblogged your posts, those reblogs may remain on their blogs after your account deletion. However, they will show as posted by a deleted blog and won't link back to your content.

Third-Party Archives May Exist

Public posts may have been archived by search engines, the Wayback Machine, or third-party services. Deleting your Tumblr account doesn't remove these external archives, though they become outdated over time.

Alternatives to Consider

Delete Individual Blogs Instead

easy

If you have multiple blogs under one account, you can delete individual blogs while keeping your account and other blogs active. This is useful if you only want to remove specific content.

Pros

•Keep your account and other blogs
•More selective content removal
•Can still follow and interact on Tumblr
•Easier to create new blogs later

Cons

•Account still exists on Tumblr
•Main blog cannot be deleted without deleting account
•Doesn't address overall privacy concerns
•Still appears in your account settings

2 min

Make Your Blog Private

easy

Instead of deleting, you can make your blog private so only you can see it. This hides your content from public view while preserving it for potential future use.

Pros

•Content preserved but hidden
•Can make public again later
•No content loss
•Quick and reversible

Cons

•Content still exists on Tumblr servers
•Account remains active
•Followers can still see you exist
•Doesn't address data collection concerns

2 min

Export Your Tumblr Content

easy

Before deleting, export your entire blog as a backup. Tumblr allows you to download all your posts, images, and content for archival purposes.

Pros

•Keep personal backup of all content
•Can import to other blogging platforms
•Preserves your creative work
•Free Tumblr feature

Cons

•Takes time to process and download
•Large file size for active blogs
•Doesn't remove content from Tumblr
•Export format may not be easily browsable

5 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Tumblr deletion is immediate and permanent with no grace period. Once you confirm deletion, your account and all content are permanently removed and cannot be recovered. There is no way to undo this action.

References & Citations

[1]
Export Your Tumblr Data
Official guide for exporting your Tumblr blog content before deletion
https://help.tumblr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005118894
[2]
Tumblr Privacy Policy
Understanding how Tumblr handles your data and privacy under Automattic
https://www.tumblr.com/privacy
[3]
Delete Individual Blogs
How to delete individual blogs without deleting your entire account
https://help.tumblr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005118614-Delete-a-blog

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Critical Warnings

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November 8, 2025

Tumblr Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log Into Tumblr Account

Access Account Settings

Navigate to Account Deletion

Confirm Account Deletion

Complete Deletion

Important Warnings

Immediate and Permanent Deletion

All Blogs and Content Permanently Lost

Blog URLs Immediately Available

No Mobile App Deletion

Reblogs on Other Blogs May Remain

Third-Party Archives May Exist

Alternatives to Consider

Delete Individual Blogs Instead

Make Your Blog Private

Export Your Tumblr Content

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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