Tumblr

API

Read and write Tumblr content via its official RESTful API

Overview

The Tumblr API enables developers to interact with Tumblr's social platform, supporting read/write operations on posts, blogs, users, and tags. Key endpoints include GET /blog/{blog-name}/posts (fetch filtered posts), GET /user/info (authenticated user details), and POST /blog/{blog-name}/post (create text/photo/video posts). Responses are JSON-formatted. Use cases range from building post schedulers and content curation tools to integrating Tumblr content into social dashboards or analyzing engagement metrics. OAuth 1.0a authenticates write operations and private data access; public reads may require an API key.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.tumblr.com/docs/en/api/v2')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Responses
OAuth 1.0a Authentication
Read/Write Access
Multiple Post Type Support
Filterable Endpoints

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Tumblr API free to use?

Yes, the Tumblr API is free for most non-commercial and personal use cases, though rate limits apply to ensure fair platform usage.

? Does the Tumblr API require authentication?

Write operations (e.g., creating posts) and private data access need OAuth 1.0a authentication. Public read operations may require an API key.

? What is the response format of the Tumblr API?

All endpoints return responses in JSON format, which is widely supported for easy parsing in applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive Documentation
⊕ Free Usage
⊕ Diverse Content Operations
⊕ Cross-Platform Integration

Cons

⊖ OAuth 1.0a Complexity
⊖ Strict Rate Limits
⊖ Limited Commercial Permissions
⊖ No Real-Time Webhooks