eSAFETY GUIDE

Imgur

13+
minimum age according to Imgur
13+ minimum age according to Imgur

What is Imgur?

Imgur is an online content hosting site where you can view and share content such as images, GIFs, memes, videos and reviews. You can communicate with other Imgur users by posting public comments or sending private messages, GIFs or emojis.

Imgur posts can also be shared to other social media platforms, such as:

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn

Imgur is available on web browser and mobile app. 

Website: imgur.com/

Apps: Android, Apple iOS 

How do people use Imgur?

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

Imgur is used for: content sharing, messaging/online chat, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

How can you report inappropriate content, mute another user or request data be removed?

These links are provided by Imgur:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Imgur:

  • Privacy Policy
    Learn about your privacy rights, how Imgur collects, stores and uses your personal information and who to contact if your privacy is breached. 

Key safety links

These links are provided by Imgur:

  • Terms of Service
    Understand the terms you agree to by using Imgur.
  • Community Rules
    Learn about the community rules that apply to all posts, comments, texts and links in Imgur.
  • Mature content
    Learn how to disable mature content browsing on Imgur.
  • User wellbeing
    What to do if you are concerned about another user’s wellbeing.

Last updated: 15/07/2024

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.