Searching for users on Tumblr allows you to connect with friends, family and other people around the world who share your interests. You can search for friends by username or email, or connect your Facebook and Gmail accounts to the site, in order to find the Tumblr profile of existing contacts.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Search by Username or Email
Step 1. Open Tumblr and log in with your email address and password
The site dashboard will appear.
Step 2. Click on "Account" in the upper right corner, then click on "Follow"
The list of blogs you are currently following will appear on the screen.
Step 3. Enter the username or email address of the person you want to find, then click "Follow"
Tumblr will automatically add the user's blog to the list of those you follow.
Method 2 of 2: Explore Tumblr Blogs
Step 1. Open Tumblr and log in with your email and password
The site dashboard will appear.
Step 2. Browse the accounts displayed in the right bar, under the "Recommended Blogs" heading
In this section you will find recommendations for new blogs to follow, based on your interests and the users you follow.
Step 3. Click on "Explore Tumblr" under the "Recommended blogs" section
The page will be updated and the list of blogs and trending topics on Tumblr will appear.
Step 4. Click on one of the blog categories displayed at the top of the Tumblr page
You can browse staff picks, or blogs that specialize in text, photos, quotes, audio, video, and more.
Step 5. Click on "Follow" next to the users you are interested in
The selected blogs will be added to the "Followed" list.