Priviblur
Privacy-focused alternative frontend and proxy for Tumblr
Priviblur is an alternative frontend to Tumblr that proxies Tumblr content to provide a privacy-first, read-only browsing experience. It is designed to be lightweight, work without JavaScript, and let users view blogs without logging in or being tracked.
Key Features
- Proxies requests to Tumblr to avoid direct tracking by the original site
- Read-only access to Tumblr blogs and posts without requiring user accounts
- Renders pages without JavaScript to improve performance and privacy
- Built in Python with Jinja2 templates and configurable via TOML
- Deployable via Docker and docker-compose for easy self-hosting
- Internationalization support and translatable strings
- Licensed under the AGPLv3
Use Cases
- Host a private instance to browse and archive Tumblr blogs without tracking
- Provide a lightweight, fast front-end for reading Tumblr content on low-bandwidth devices
- Offer a privacy-preserving proxy for users who want to view Tumblr without signing in
Limitations and Considerations
- Functionality depends on Tumblr's public web endpoints and may break if Tumblr changes its site or rate limits access
- Read-only: not intended for posting, authentication, or full account features
- No official central instance; instances are typically community-run
- Server must handle the load of proxying media and requests, which can increase bandwidth and resource use
Priviblur is suitable for users who want a minimalist, privacy-oriented way to read Tumblr content. It focuses on fast, no-JavaScript rendering and simple deployment for self-hosting.
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JavaScript
Docker
Python
Jinja2
TOML
CSS
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