Reblog Something on Tumblr

This article teaches you how to post another blogger's Tumblr post on your own blog.

10 Second Summary

1. Open Tumblr.
2. Tap the "Home" icon.
3. Scroll through your feed.
4. Tap 🔁.
5. Add a comment.
6. Tap Post.

Steps

Using the Mobile App

  1. Open the Tumblr app. It's a dark blue app with a bold, white, lowercase t.
    • If you're not logged in automatically, tap Log In, enter your email, tap Next, then enter your password and tap Log In.
    • If you don't have a Tumblr account, tap Get Started and create an account.
  2. Tap the "Home" icon. It's in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  3. Scroll through your feed. Do so until you find something that you'd like to reblog.
  4. Tap 🔁. It's in the lower-right corner of the post you want to reblog.
  5. Add a comment. If you like, type it into the dialog box that pops up.
    • Share the post to other social media by tapping the Facebook and/or Twitter logo in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
    • Tap GIF in the lower-right corner of the dialog box to add a GIF to your comment.
    • Type "@" followed by a username to tag another Tumblr user.
    • Type "#" followed by a keyword to add a hashtag to your comment.
    • Tap ⚙️ in the upper-right corner to schedule or queue your post.
  6. Tap Post. It's in the upper-right corner. The post you want to reblog will now appear on your own blog.

Using the Tumblr Website

  1. Go to tumblr.com. Use the link or type www.tumblr.com into a web browser.
    • If you're not logged in automatically, click on Log In, enter your email, click on Next, then enter your password and click on Log In.
    • If you don't have a Tumblr account, click on Get Started and create an account.
  2. Click on the "Home" icon. It's at the top-right center of the window.
  3. Scroll through your feed. Do so until you find something that you'd like to reblog.
  4. Click on 🔁. It's in the lower-right corner of the post you want to reblog.
  5. Add a comment. If you like, type it into the dialog box that pops up.
    • Share the post to other social media by clicking on the Twitter logo in the lower-right corner of the dialog box.
    • Type "@" followed by a username to tag another Tumblr user.
    • Type "#" followed by a keyword to add a hashtag to your comment.
    • Click on the down arrow next to "Reblog" to schedule or queue your post. It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box.
  6. Click on Reblog. It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box. The post you want to reblog will now appear on your own blog.

Tumblr Tips and Tricks

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Tips

  • If you want to see what your post will look like on your blog, click on the "Preview" button before you actually reblog it.

Things You'll Need

  • Tumblr account
  • Laptop, computer, or other device with internet access capabilities
  • Internet access

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