How to Add a Link to Your Tumblr Bio (2026 Step-by-Step)



How to Add Links to Tumblr Bio (Web)

1. Open tumblr.com and log in.
2. Click the account icon (top right) → choose your blog.
3. Click Edit Appearance (gear icon).
4. Scroll to Description — type your bio text and add HTML links.
5. Or, find Customize → Theme → Add a custom link for sidebar links.
6. Save.

How to Add HTML Links in Your Tumblr Description

The Description field accepts HTML. Examples:

<a href="https://unil.ink/yourname">My Links</a>

Or with line breaks:

Photography & Art

<a href="https://unil.ink/yourname">Portfolio</a>

<a href="https://shop.unil.ink/yourname">Print Shop</a>

HTML links display as clickable text in your sidebar.

How to Add a Theme-Specific Custom Link

Most Tumblr themes include 3 customizable sidebar links:

1. Edit Appearance → Theme → Edit Theme.
2. In the theme options, find Link 1, Link 2, Link 3 fields.
3. Set:
   • Title — what it displays as.
   • URL — where it goes.
4. Save.

These appear in the sidebar of your blog (location varies by theme).

How to Add Links via Tumblr Mobile App

1. Open the Tumblr app.
2. Tap your profile.
3. Tap Edit (top right of profile).
4. Edit the Description — add HTML links inline.
5. Tap Save.

Mobile doesn't expose theme link options — use the web for sidebar customization.

Tumblr Profile Limits

Field	Limit	Notes
Username	30 chars	Becomes yourname.tumblr.com
Title (Blog title)	~64 chars	Above your description
Description	~1,000 chars	HTML supported
Theme custom links	3 (with title + URL)	Theme-dependent
Avatar	500x500 px	1 MB max
Header (banner)	3000x1055 px	10 MB max

How to Use a Custom Domain for Your Tumblr

1. Edit Appearance → scroll to Custom Domain.
2. Click Use a custom domain.
3. Enter your domain (e.g., blog.yourname.com).
4. Add a CNAME record pointing to domains.tumblr.com in your DNS provider.
5. Verify in Tumblr settings.

Custom domain replaces the default yourname.tumblr.com URL.

Best Tumblr Bio Setup for Creators

1. Avatar — branded, clear at small sizes.
2. Header image — work sample or branded artwork.
3. Title — your name + niche.
4. Description — short bio with HTML links.
5. 3 sidebar links — Portfolio, Shop, Link-in-Bio.
6. Pinned post — most important content (introduce yourself).

Why Tumblr Still Matters in 2026

Tumblr's user base is smaller than peak (2014) but remains strong in:

• Art / illustration — visual artists' second home.
• Niche fandoms — anime, gaming, books.
• LGBTQ+ communities — historically welcoming.
• Long-form blogging — full HTML, no character limits on posts.
• Aesthetic / mood-board content.
• SEO benefit — Tumblr blogs rank well on Google.

Frequently Asked Questions