Gen Z is revitalizing Tumblr, finding it a refuge from influencer saturation and algorithm fatigue. The platform’s user base is now 50% Gen Z, with spikes in sign-ups during TikTok bans. Tumblr introduced new features like Communities and Tumblr TV, distinguishing itself from larger social media platforms. Gen Z’s nostalgia for the early internet drives a return to less algorithmic, more curated online experiences, emphasizing the value of smaller communities in enriching online interactions.
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