Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking website founded by David Karp in 2007 and currently owned by American company Automattic. It allows users to post multimedia and other content to a short-form blog
. Tumblr is often described as a cross between a social networking site and a blog, and it is known as a "microblog" where users post short snippets of text and quick snaps, as opposed to longer diary-style entries found in more traditional blogs
. The platform is used for sharing photos, music, video, links, quotes, GIFs, text, and other multimedia, and it also has a "Reactions" feature that allows users to express their feelings about posted content
. Tumblr is popular among young people as it offers a place to discover and explore new interests or topics, and it brings together blogging and social media under one roof to provide real-time feedback on posted content
. The minimum age for using Tumblr is 13, but users in the European Union and United Kingdom must be at least 16 years old
. Tumblr is a platform that encourages users to create their own content and interact with like-minded individuals, and it has a very active LGBT+ community, offering a safe space for users to explore their identity and learn about the community
