How to hide the avatar on Tumblr

How to hide the avatar on Tumblr

When it comes to microblogging websites, for many people the top choice is Tumblr

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Sep 11, 2020
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When it comes to microblogging websites, for many people the top choice is Tumblr. One of the reasons is a great set of options dedicated to the appearance of the profile. You can change a lot of things. If you don’t like the idea of having an avatar, you can simply hide it. We are going to show you how to do just that. Without further ado, let’s see how to hide the avatar on Tumblr.

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How to hide the avatar on Tumblr

You can hide the avatar on the website, but you can do it using the Tumblr app. We are going to share the steps for both, so you go for the one you find more convenient.

Website

Here is how to hide the avatar on the website:

  • Open the browser, go to Tumblr.com and log in
  • Click on the Account icon

Click to expand

  • Next, click on your username under blogs
  • Now click Edit appearance

Click to expand

  • Click on the pencil icon that is located on the avatar

Click to expand

  • Click on the switch next to “Show avatar” to hide it

Click to expand

  • Finally, click Save.

You are done. The avatar is now hidden.

 

App

If you prefer using the Tumblr app, here is how to hide the avatar:

  • Open the app on your smartphone or tablet
  • Tap on the Account icon in the bottom-right corner
  • Next, tap on the theme icon in the top-right
  • Tap on the pencil icon located on the avatar

Click to expand

  • Now tap on the switch next to “Show avatar”

Click to expand

That’s it! The avatar is now hidden.

We have shown you the steps to hide the avatar on the website and using the app. Both methods are pretty simple. Go for the one that is convenient for you and hide the avatar. You can always go back to Settings and make avatar visible again.

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