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Thursday, February 05, 2026
Data Security Incident Notice - Flickr Has You Covered
  Dear childrenarehere, We want to inform you about a security issue involving one of our third-party service providers that may have affected some of your personal information. Here's what you need to know. What happened
On February 5, 2026, we were alerted to a vulnerability in a system operated by one of our email service providers. This flaw may have allowed unauthorized access to some Flickr member information. We shut down access to the affected system within hours of learning about it. What information was involved
Your passwords & payment card numbers were not affected. Depending on your account, accessible information may have included: | - Your name & email address
- Flickr username & account type
- IP address & general location
- Activity on Flickr
| - We disabled access to the affected system & removed all links to the vulnerable endpoint.
- We notified the service provider & demanded a full investigation.
- We are conducting a thorough review & strengthening our security practices with third-party providers.
- We notified the relevant data protection authorities.
| - Be cautious of phishing emails referencing your Flickr account. We will never ask for your password via email.
- Review your account settings at flickr.com for anything unexpected.
- If you reuse your Flickr password elsewhere, consider updating it.
| Our commitment moving forward
We sincerely apologize for this incident and for the concern it may cause. We take the privacy and security of your data extremely seriously, and we are taking immediate action to prevent any similar issues by conducting a thorough investigation, strengthening our system architecture, & further enhancing our monitoring of third-party service providers. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our support team at help@flickr.com. EEA/UK residents: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. EEA authorities are listed at edpb.europa.eu. UK residents may contact the ICO at ico.org.uk. California residents: You may contact the California Attorney General at oag.ca.gov. For identity protection, you may contact Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion. Thank you for your understanding & continued trust. -The Flickr Team | | | | 
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Important Update to Flickr's Terms of Service
  Our age requirement is changing, with specific updates for UK users  | | Hi childrenarehere,
We're writing to inform you of an important update to our Terms of Service, effective July 24, 2025, which will apply to all users globally. What's Changing For Everyone
The primary update is that Flickr will now require all new users to be 18 years of age or older to create an account. This change helps us align with evolving global online safety standards and ensures a consistent and safe environment for our entire community. For Users in the United Kingdom: Important Changes to Content Access
Due to new UK regulations designed to protect minors online, we are implementing a specific change for how content is accessed within the UK. Effective July 24, 2025:
- Access to content with SafeSearch turned OFF will require a Flickr Pro subscription.
- This is because a Pro subscription requires credit card verification, which serves as age assurance under UK law.
What this means for you in the UK - Free Users: SafeSearch will be automatically enabled by default. To view all content on Flickr, you will need to upgrade to a Pro account.
- Pro Users: No action is needed. Your ability to turn SafeSearch off remains unchanged.
How This Affects All Users Traveling to the UK
If you travel to the United Kingdom, your Flickr experience will temporarily align with UK regulations. While you are in the UK, SafeSearch may be automatically enabled on your account. Your full account access and settings will be restored automatically once you leave the UK. What You Need to Do - For Users Outside the UK: No action is required on your part.
- For Users Inside the UK: Please be aware that after July 24, free users will have SafeSearch enabled by default. To view all content, an upgrade to Flickr Pro will be required.
We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these new requirements to keep our global community safe. You can review the updated Terms of Service here. For any questions, please visit our Flickr Help Center. Best regards,
- The Flickr Team | | 
Monday, May 19, 2025
Big news for CC users: Version 4.0 is coming to Flickr!
  A smoother, smarter, more global license upgrade—no action needed. | | A long-awaited upgrade! Creative Commons 4.0 arriving soon to Flickr. Hi childrenarehere,
This June, Flickr is rolling out support for version 4.0 of the Creative Commons license suite – the most global, legally robust licenses produced by CC yet. Here's what's in it for you:
- If your account defaults to one of the six Creative Commons 2.0 licenses, we'll automatically upgrade it to 4.0 for all your future uploads. Easy peasy—no clicks required.
- Your existing photos with CC 2.0 licenses? They'll stay just as they are unless you decide to update them.
- Prefer other license types or dedication tools? Not to worry—those won't be affected by this change.
Creative Commons 4.0 brings clearer terms, better international usability, and more flexibility for creators like you. We're excited to support a stronger, smarter future for open sharing on Flickr. Got questions? Our Support Heroes are here to help. Keep creating.
- The Flickr Team | | 
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
[Service Update] Upcoming change to your free account.
  Have questions? Our Support Heroes are here to help. | | | Hi childrenarehere,
We're reaching out to let you know about an upcoming change to Flickr's free accounts. What's changing:
Starting May 15, 2025, Flickr will restrict the downloading of original and large (larger than 1024px) sizes of photos owned by free accounts. If you use a free account, this update applies to both your own content and to content shared by other free members. In addition, videos stored on free accounts will no longer be downloadable once the change takes effect. Why we're making this change:
We're addressing the misuse of free accounts as cloud storage for original files—a practice that violates our Terms of Service and negatively impacts the performance and experience for Pro members. By limiting access to original and large-size downloads from free accounts, we can help preserve the integrity of the platform and continue delivering high-quality service to our Pro community. What's not changing:
- Your original files will still be stored on Flickr
- Medium and smaller sizes will remain available for download
- This restriction won't apply to Creative Commons licensed photos (unless they're private)
- Flickr Commons members are exempt from this change and will retain access to all download sizes.
Want to keep access to original-size downloads?
Upgrade to Flickr Pro before May 15 and you will maintain uninterrupted access to original and large size downloads. As a Pro member, you'll also enjoy unlimited storage, ad-free browsing, and advanced stats. You can access and download all of your content and associated data, including original files, at any time by submitting a request through the Flickr Data section of your account settings page. We understand this update may impact how you use Flickr, but it's a necessary step to keep our platform healthy, fair, and aligned with our community guidelines. If you have any questions, please reach out to our help desk. Keep creating,
- The Flickr Team | | 
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
[IMPORTANT] Free account limit enforcement changes.
  Restricted and Moderate content enforcement | | | Hi childrenarehere, Beginning May 1, 2022, Flickr will start enforcing our recently-announced Free account changes regarding Restricted and Moderate content. What this means: Free accounts with Restricted or Moderate content will be considered in violation of our terms of service and subject to removal. Accounts found in violation of our terms will need to either subscribe to Flickr Pro or remove the content in violation. These changes don't affect your ability to view or hide moderate or restricted content. See our FAQ video for more details. Flickr Free members who want to upload or continue to have Restricted or Moderate content will need to upgrade their accounts to Flickr Pro by May 1. | | 
Friday, April 08, 2022
Heads up: changes to free memberships incoming.
  Safer, more inclusive, and true to our community roots. | |  | | Changes incoming. Flickr is building the world's first truly safe space for ALL photographers, allowing everyone to be inspired, connect with others, and share photography—even photography that's unwelcome on other platforms. Recently we announced some upcoming changes to free accounts that will help us continue to preserve the art, expression, history, stories, and memories of all Flickr members for the next hundred years. Check the blog for details. | | | | | | Photos by: wpadington, aravind kumar, manki kim, tim mossholder, sean pierce, rawpixel, d-ng-tr-n-qu-c, westend61, sonnie hiles, luke dahlgren | | | 
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