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Tumblr sees decline in popularity

Departure of NewTumbl team leaves users looking for new platforms

Changes in policy and niche market create opportunity for rival sites

Tumblr, once one of the most popular microblogging platforms on the web, has seen its traffic plummet by a third since it banned titillating images and videos. This has created a niche for new sites to fill, such as NewTumbl, which was created specifically for refugees of other social media sites.

However, NewTumbl has also recently shut down, leaving its users looking for new platforms. The team behind NewTumbl has been MIA since the website abruptly shut down in June. This has led to speculation that the site may have been a scam, or that it may have been targeted by Tumblr itself.

Whatever the reason for NewTumbl's demise, it is clear that Tumblr is facing increasing competition from other social media sites. Only time will tell whether Tumblr will be able to regain its former popularity, or whether it will continue to decline.