eSAFETY GUIDE

Flickr

13+
minimum age according to Flickr
13+ minimum age according to Flickr

What is Flickr?

Flickr is an online content hosting platform and social network, owned by SmugMug Inc. Flickr is mainly used by photographers, videographers and visual artists to showcase their work, share ideas and explore interests.

Flickr allows you to upload content like photos and videos to albums, tag other Flickr users in posts, leave comments, join subject groups and share creative techniques with the community. You can also access royalty-free images and buy photo books and prints from the Flickr site.

Flickr accounts are free to set up with limited uploads. Paid ‘pro’ plans offer unlimited uploads, analytical tools and advertising-free posts. 

Flickr supports third-party software for content sharing with other applications and websites. 

Flickr content can also be shared to other social media platforms, such as:

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn

Flickr is available on web browser and mobile app. 

Website: flickr.com/

Apps:  Android app, Apple iOS

How do people use Flickr?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use content sharing and hosting sites like Flickr.

Flickr is used for: content sharing, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat, photo/video sharing, and screen capture.

How can you report abuse, inappropriate content or other concerns?

This link is provided by Flickr:

  • Report Abuse
    Learn how to report concerning, abusive or inappropriate content on Flickr.

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by SmugMug and Flickr:

  • Privacy Policy
    Learn about how SmugMug Inc. collects, stores and shares your personal information when you are using Flickr.
  • Privacy settings
    Learn how to adjust your privacy settings on Flickr to control who can see your posts.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Flickr:

Last updated: 05/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.