Tumblr Draws 135 Million Monthly Users as 95 Million Gen Z Favor Algorithm-Free Feeds
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Updated · Bored Panda · Jul 27
Tumblr Draws 135 Million Monthly Users as 95 Million Gen Z Favor Algorithm-Free Feeds
2 articles · Updated · Bored Panda · Jul 27
Summary
135 million monthly active users now use Tumblr globally, with Gen Z accounting for 95 million of that audience, underscoring the platform’s continued reach despite its lower profile.
Tumblr’s appeal centers on what rivals emphasize less: users can switch off the dashboard algorithm and view posts in reverse chronological order instead of relying on recommendation systems.
That setup helps Tumblr stand apart from TikTok and Instagram, where black-box algorithms and influencer-driven content dominate attention and shape what users see.
Its weak monetization is also part of the draw, according to cultural critic Kyle Chayka, because the platform feels less commercial and more like a human-scale space for niche interests.
The user figures mark a notable turn for a service Yahoo bought for $1.1 billion and Verizon later sold to Automattic for about $3 million in 2019.