It appears Tumblr recently changed a policy regarding post URL generation that makes your previous URLs invalid, which would affect master lists, cross-post references, etc.
The old URLs still work in the mobile app (for now) but they no longer work via browser.
I threw together some screen captures below showing the problem (below the cut). I've also included brief instructions on how to fix the problem.
If anyone has input or alternative solutions, please comment or reblog w/comments to help others :D
I noticed the problem a few days ago. I usually access Tumblr via mobile, but when I publish fics I use Tumblr through my browser.
Right now NONE of my links auto-created prior to 3/12/23 are working on browser, only links that were created after.
For example, I clicked on chapter 4 of a series I published months ago.
Instead of navigating to the hyperlinked page for chapter 4, the page instead functions as though you were searching the blog and gives you search results (or lack thereof).
In the example below, Tumblr says @deadbranch's blog doesn't contain a post when searching "the-killing-moon-chapter-4".
The previous URL that auto-generated when I published chapter 4 was "https://at.tumblr.com/deadbranch/the-killing-moon-chapter-4/8s73ajf05k8y"
You can see a comparison below of the obsolete URL (top) and the new valid URL (bottom).
The new URLs no longer use "at" in front of Tumblr and the initial summary words and randomized alpha-numeric string have been replaced with "www" and a string of numbers only, respectively.
To clarify, I've always published via browser, so the change in URL format comes from a Tumblr policy change, not the user switching from browser to mobile or vice versa.
TO FIX:
Go into the mobile app, click on the hyperlink that doesn't work in browser mode. Select mobile Tumblr.
Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the post and click. Select "copy link" in the popup.
Once the new URL is copied to your clipboard, return to the page with the obsolete hyperlink, go into edit mode, and update the link.
If you don't mind your links not working in browser mode you don't have to do any of this. I believe most Tumblr users access content through the app, so this may not be a problem for most.
I use my browser frequently for editing and publishing, so this would be a major inconvenience if I left this as-is.
It's possible the Tumblr team is aware of the problem and will fix it, but I'm moving forward with updating my links anyway.
Hope this was helpful.
As mentioned previously, please comment if you have information to add or if there's a better way to fix the issue.
i may or may not have gone crazy on the url choices for elle... help? which one for the gorgeous elle woods ?
pinkandlaw
mzblond ( her car license plate )
legallyblcnd
oflegallyblonde
ellewoodstm
hi, love! do you have any recs for an aesthetic blog url? i'm having trouble coming up with one and i'd love to share content for the rpc. tysm! x
gosh , i am NOT GOOD with these at all . i just usually think of a word i like and throw a random ‘ v ‘ in somewhere dsjnkdfnj . but , i checked the urls and none of these seem taken as of may the 4th , 11:30 pm aest . they could maybe work ??? sorry , i tried my best !!!
hi there sien, i'm in need of some url help! i know u say ur bad at it but trust me i can be bad too lmao hopefully it wont be too hard cause i just need a url for an indie multimuse blog! there's no real theme to the characters so just go nuts! hope ur staying safe! thank you!
❞ HI DOLL !! Oh, a completely clean slate… Well, I personally have a thing for words or short sayings in other languages than english ?? Something with a nice meaning ?? So, some ideas would be pcraspcra ( from the saying ‘ per aspera ad astra ‘ which means ‘ through hardship to the stars ‘, so the url basically says ‘ through hardship ‘ ), dvlcepericulum ( from ‘ dulce periculum ‘ which means ‘ danger is sweet ‘ ), admelcria ( from ‘ ad meloria ‘ which means ‘ to better things ‘ ), heimct ( from the german word ‘ heimat ‘ which apparently refers to the place that shaped you – a home, of sorts ), gczellighcid ( from the dutch word ‘ gezelligheid ‘, which enhaces a feeling of being at ease, being content, being cozy… ) and ladovceur ( from the french ‘ la douceur ‘ which mean ‘ the softness ‘ ). I hope one of these makes sense to you, and has what you’re looking for, love !! Xoxo
