Tumblr API

API

Official API for reading and writing Tumblr social content

Overview

The Tumblr API enables developers to interact with Tumblr's creative social platform, supporting both read and write operations. Key endpoints include retrieving user blogs, fetching posts (text, photo, video, audio), creating/editing posts, managing followers, and searching tags. Responses are formatted in JSON. Use cases include building custom Tumblr clients, automating content posting, integrating Tumblr content into websites, or analyzing blog engagement. It uses OAuth 1.0a for secure authentication to access private user data, while public content endpoints may have limited access without auth. Ideal for apps leveraging Tumblr's diverse content ecosystem.

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 Response Format
Read/Write Capabilities
OAuth 1.0a Authentication
Supports Multiple Content Types
Tag & Content Search

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Tumblr API free to use?

Yes, the Tumblr API is free for developers, though you need to register an app in the Tumblr Developer Portal to obtain API credentials.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you must create an app to get a consumer key and secret for authenticating requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Tumblr API are in JSON format.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free to Use
⊕ Comprehensive Endpoints
⊕ Official Tumblr Support
⊕ Flexible Content Interaction

Cons

⊖ OAuth Setup Required for Private Data
⊖ Rate Limits Apply
⊖ Some Documentation Sections Are Outdated
⊖ Limited Advanced Analytics