All images uploaded to Imgur are available via their direct URLs at any time, which means they can never be completely secret. There is no way to prevent viewers from downloading your images.

Can Imgur track?

Today, Imgur is launching a full-fledged analytics program that’ll let Imgur users track exactly how many people are viewing their images and “Pro” users can see which sites on the internet are linking to their images. “The new feature will let you reconstruct the story behind the image.”

Is Imgur owned by Reddit?

In fact, Imgur was founded in 2009 by a Redditor who wanted an easy way to share photos to Reddit. Imgurians started as Redditors, mostly, but now Imgur is undeniably its own community.

Can Imgur track IP?

No, you can’t. While the server which serves web page with original image can log who (which IP addresses) requested the image (the server is probably doing that by default), once somebody copied the image to another site or downloaded it, tracking is impossible.

Does Imgur store IP address?

To find imgur’s IP address, you can use the Ping function on the Windows Command prompt program, or the Mac Utility tool. Simply type in “ping and press enter – providing a connection can be established, the IP address should then be displayed.

Does Imgur keep deleted images?

UPDATE: As of February 2015, Imgur now states that images are never deleted unless requested. An image is only removed if deletion is requested.

How do you find the NSFW on Imgur?

Access your account settings by clicking your username in the upper right-hand corner. On the next page, enable the “Show mature posts and comments.” Tap the profile button in the bottom right corner, then tap the cog icon in the top right corner of your profile page. Select “Mature content” to find the toggle.

Why does everyone use Imgur?

Imgur is an image hosting and sharing site, favoured by users of social media and social news sites including Reddit, Twitter and Digg because of its ease of use and flexibility. Users of the site can post comments, use tools to create new images and then share those images with both Imgur users and the wider internet.

Why did Reddit stop using Imgur?

The reason behind this is, Reddit receives most of the traffic from search engines and if you are not regisreted on Reddit then you’ll not be able to see the images that are hosted on Reddit but Imgur images are free from this.

Can someone track you through a picture?

Yes. You can be tracked through your photos. The JPEGs on your PC and on social media don’t just contain images, they contain little of extra information, collectively called Metadata, that could be used to track you down.

How can I trace someone with a picture?

Reverse Image Search

Go to images.google.com, click on the camera icon, upload the image or insert the URL for a photo, and hit search. If you are using the Chrome browser, you can right-click on a picture and then click “Search Google for an image,” and you’ll see your results in a new tab.

Are Imgur favorites hidden?

Favorite and Folder Privacy

When users view your profile, they are able to see any and all public favorites you have. If you’ve favorited a hidden post, it will not display.