How to Block a Tag on Tumblr on Mobile

To block a tag on Tumblr on mobile, open the app, tap your account icon, then the gear icon, and go to General settings on iPhone or Account settings on Android, then tap Filtering. From there, tap +New next to Filtered Tags, type the tag you want to block, and add it to the list.

How to block a tag on Tumblr on mobile: The direct settings path for iPhone and Android

The exact steps to add a tag to Filtered Tags are the same for both iPhone and Android, with only the settings menu name differing by device. On iPhone, the path is account icon → gear icon → General settings → Filtering. On Android, it is account icon → gear icon → Account settings → Filtering. You can also locate posts related to a tag before blocking it by tapping the search icon and entering the tag. To preview a tag's associated content before deciding to block it, tap on the tag within search results to navigate to its dedicated page.

Where tag filtering lives in the Tumblr app

Tag filtering is located under the app settings, not as a carrier feature. After tapping the account icon and then the gear icon, look for General settings on iPhone or Account settings on Android. Within that menu, the Filtering option contains the Filtered Tags list.

Adding a tag to Filtered Tags

Once you are on the Filtering screen, tap +New next to Filtered Tags. Type the exact tag you want to block, then tap Add. The tag will immediately be applied, and posts tagged with it will no longer appear in your feed.

Removing or managing filtered tags

To remove a tag you have already blocked, the process differs slightly by device. On iPhone, swipe left on the tag you want to remove, then tap Delete. On Android, tap the filter itself, then tap Remove. The tag will be unblocked and its posts will start appearing again.

Tag filtering on the web

The same feature is available on the Tumblr web interface. Go to Settings → Content you see → tap the pencil icon next to Filtered Tags → type the tag you want to block → click Add. This works identically to the mobile app and syncs across devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is blocking a tag private?

Yes, tag blocking is completely private. No other users are notified that you have blocked a tag, and your filtered tag list is visible only to you.

Are there documented limits on how many tags I can block?

You can block multiple tags to customize your feed without a stated cap.

Is tag filtering tied to device models or regions?

No. The feature works the same on all supported iPhone and Android devices.

Will blocking a tag on mobile also block it on the desktop version?

Yes, tag blocking syncs across all devices.

Can I block a tag temporarily and then unblock it later?

Yes. You can remove a tag from Filtered Tags at any time using the swipe left (iPhone) or tap and Remove (Android) methods. Once removed, posts with that tag will reappear in your feed.

Can I temporarily hide posts with a specific tag on Tumblr mobile?

No temporary hide feature exists. As a workaround, you can block a tag and then unblock it later.

Does blocking a tag affect Facebook privacy and notifications?

No. Tag blocking on Tumblr is a separate feature that only controls what appears in your Tumblr feed. It has no connection to Facebook privacy and notifications or any other social platform.