Flickr Reviews

by Skydiver119

I used to recommend Flickr all the time as a great backup, but with their recent turn to a very expensive annual fee I no longer do that. Not only must you pay, but you will receive inaccurate mails telling you ‘gee, you’re almost a your limit of 1000 images, better sign up for pro now so you don’t lose out’...and in reality you will have less than half your limit. So basically they try to scare you into signing up by sending you inaccurate information.
If I wasn’t already put off by the high price, I would definitely be put off by someone seemingly so desperate for enrollment they will misrepresent peoples account status and try to scare them into signing up
I spent a couple of days downloading and deleting almost a decade worth of photos from my this app and am working on altering my work flow so the service is a simple convenience, but nothing that I will depend on for my photos. If they will misrepresent my account status they are no longer anyone I can trust with my data.

by Gayyviidd

I've been a pro member for years but I just cannot be a paying member anymore. Everything about this app the last few years has been a disappointment, instead of moving along with the pace of the industry you guys decided to stay behind when this app knew it was in trouble it went and deleted not paid users photos in a last desprete attempt to somehow extort them to pay for the premium service.
Last straw was that pathetic email from the CEO after being on the job for so many years, making promise after promise he did absolutely nothing to make a change no changes to website that are worth paying for, no engagement anymore with fellow members even the most popular members are seeing nothing in terms of engagement.
I decided to cancel my membership and encourage anyone I do know to do so as well.
So many years of this app ignoring it base of users, years of neglecting the site, years that the CEO spent just sitting on his hands only to show them to write a email begging for new paid members.

by Isa Paying Customer

I used to love this app. Now it’s expensive and they told me they would erase all my years of pictures if I didn’t pay monthly and that takes work because the album’s I had was to big to download. It just updated and now I can’t see my family pictures from my family because it changed to be recommended pictures from strangers on Flickr . I have to use the computer to be able to choose and see my family and their posted pictures. I am paying monthly for this and being pushed content from others i don’t want is rude when all I want is only pictures from family and friends. I am considering canceling it after I downloaded all I put on here. I only use this to share pictures with my family and it does not work properly for me to enjoy anymore on my phone.
Please fix it or I’m done. Also if it was better price on prints I would use it.

by M. Lucero

Flickr is pretty solid and I'm really glad they went back to the old pre-Yahoo pricing for pro accounts. Flickr is great for going through and organizing photos you've already added to your account, although the geotagging features could be more robust. That being said, the uploading process for photos taken on my phone is insanely slow. It will sit on the "Uploadr preparing" screen for days at a time, sometimes weeks. And then once it does start uploading the photos, it will only do a certain amount and then stop for days at a time, so that months could possible pass by between taking photos and getting them uploaded. This happens whether I'm on wifi or not. And don't even get me started on uploading videos. There's no reason this should be the case when other photo apps can get a large quantity of images uploaded in mere minutes. If they fixed uploading photos from mobile devices so that Flickr at least performed as good as other comparable apps, I'd give it five stars.

by TheThirdKingD

Great app, but I have issues being able to see/change the privacy function and album options while uploading images on my iPhone XSM. The functions and options are covered by the keyboard that automatically pops up at the bottom of the screen and there is no way to make images private when uploading.

This means that I would have to upload images, go back into my photos, locate the recently uploaded images, select each image and change the options there. Way too many steps and when you used to be able to do it on the fly during upload. Of course I can always just access it from a desktop and change them faster, but that defeats the purpose of Flickr .

Can this be revised on the next update please??

by Piper5177

I’ve been a this app user for more than a decade. I was a very frequent user in the early days and have gone back and forth over the years, trying different platforms. I was concerned when Yahoo! sold this app as there were recent changes to revitalize and update the site, app and community. The most recent sale to SmugMug seems to be good for the platform. Updates to the algorithms an tweaks to the interface and apps are good and I find myself spending more time in the environment. The latest app I’m reviewing had been great, though I docked one star for having to click on a different tab after scrolling deep into the explore pages. There is no quick way to return to the top of the page otherwise.

by MizuNoHane

Over time I think we’ve all started to realize that the social media-ifying of everything - even photography - has made something that used to be simple, accessible and a point of real happiness in our lives a more toxic place. this app has been around for years and all the while celebrated actual photography - photos that can be presented outside the constrictions of a 1x1 or 5x4 box, that can be seen in landscape, whose details you can zoom in on. It’s also a community of positivity that encourages improved photography skills and risk-taking. Flickr is beautiful, clean, simple, and has a community of people who actually care about taking good photos rather than photos of themselves barely wearing anything. As Instagram moves toward a focus on becoming a TikTok clone, this is quickly becoming a place where I’m inspired to take better photos.

by Laurie-B

Update 2022: ditto. Update 2021: love it, can’t wait to get back out and photograph so I can post them here. Update 2020: still my favorite photo community. ————- Update: 2019. Still my favorite community. I wish they’d return groups to the way they used to be or something similar but I’ve never found a better learning resource with so many good photographers. Take your time and cultivate a group of friends with common interests. Give to get. Have fun. ————— I've had an account since 2008. It is still the best photo sharing website. I wish Yahoo was more active and innovative but given their corporate and financial worries I am amazed at what they have accomplished. I have a core of nature photographer friends who have remained over the years. We support and cheer each other on; it's fun. Others migrated to Google+ and Facebook for more visibility. However, this app respects photographer's rights unlike Facebook. this app involved a lot user action in their last major revisions. While there are things I don't like about the changes, overall they were a major improvement. I like this app. I think you will too.

by Parisgirl100

A big Thank You for fixing ALL the glitches that we experienced over the past few days! I now love the updates, and you are back to 5 stars in my book!

I still love it, but cannot stand the bugs that came with the new version! It's nearly impossible to make or reply to comments, I can't add tags, and can only add one group or album at a time...VERY frustrating! I use Flickr every single day, but am having to rely on my PC more and more. Please work out these serious problems....

Just this past year I started really using this app to put all of my trip photos "out there"! I was really pleased with a lot of them, and hated for them just to stuck on my computer or phone. I figured other photographers and travel geeks might enjoy them, and I was right! I have over 600 followers who are always ready to provide some words of encouragement as well as share their wonderful photos with me. I am addicted...

by GoopyMom

Flickr is so amazingly easy to use! I plan to make albums to share pictures of various collections I own. I currently use this app to help me identify dolls that I collect. So many pictures available to me in one place makes this task much easier! It is also a great way to “meet” other people who share my same interests! I highly recommend using Flickr whether you are an avid photographer looking to share your photos with the world, someone who wants to share family photos across the miles, or someone who just likes sharing photos in general. It is also a great place for sorting and storing pictures no matter what your reason. So what are you waiting for? Give this app a try!

by Nicknameishardestlevel

I’ve made acquaintances from all over the world, seen amazing photography and regular every day sort of photos that share stories. From my warm acquaintances. I’ve made some close friendships, which I cherish.
With this app it’s easy to share photos and video. It’s easy to title, write long or short descriptions and to comment. I love being able to makes notes on my photos so that I can name each flower where I tap the curser. Then the notes are seen by others who just run their curser over the screen. I pay a reasonable annual fee to use this app all I want without seeing ads. Of course. this app is also available free, but with ads. I love it.

by Kylekylekylekylekyle

this app is the last real platform for the photography community (and for other creators). While I'm also an avid user of Instagram, the difference in purpose and focus between Instagram and this app is so clear. I've been a this app user since 2006 and a Pro member for almost as long, and I'll be a Pro member for as long as this app supports this community!

If you're looking for a place where the features, users, and community, are focused on photography (not influencing and marketing), this app is that place. No algorithms shoving targeted content down your throat, no influencers hawking essential oils and watches, no trending videos or stories to boost DAU metrics, and for Pro members, NO ADS - just the talented, weird, serious, imaginative, beginner or veteran photographers and groups that you choose to follow. If Instagram is a shopping mall, this app is an art gallery + photo meet-up.

Thank you, this app and SmugMug, for preserving this platform, for all the technical and UX improvements you've been making, and for trying keep this place pure and focused on photography. I was one of the many complainers during the final years of Yahoo, but I'm more grateful than ever to have this platform and for the new life that you've given it. Thank you!

by Onatah822

Photography has a voice all its own. In full color or B&W. Great photography grabs our attention, soothes our senses and encourages us to continue our search for our next fun day with camera in hand. this app provides us the opportunity to see the World in all its beauty and share our thoughts with photographers from around the globe.
I’ve been an active member for almost ten years. I learned so much here from others and their work. We’re like family in the best sense of the word. Literally from all over the globe I witness stunning work being shared. Great work doesn’t intimidate me but rather encourages me to keep working at my craft.
Thanks everyone at this app for sharing, commenting and encouraging. Keep the shutters clicking people.
JDHANSEN

by LAVsBgy

I’ve only been using the this app app for about a year, and the photo posting and sharing has worked wonders for my photo skills. With the feedback and likes, for which I am grateful to receive, I am inspired to create beautiful photos. It’s akin to having great feedback from those I admire. I’m a photo enthusiast with a few years of photography under my belt, and Flickr helps me share my love for the visual beauty surrounding me. Thanks for the FREE app Flicker. I’ve recently become a this app PRO, and still love it.

Four years into this app and I’m still loving the sharing and connection with others. I thing I’ve improved my craft, with the help of my involvement with Flicker people. Keep those inspiring posts coming! They help.

by Nolanthe110 S

I am a painter & as much as I love to get outside for some plein air painting, it’s not always easily accessible. this app creates a great space for photographers and other artists alike to post usable references for people like myself to use. Many of these are unlike the crappy and boring stock photos you find all over google and Pinterest. If I want a painting reference and can’t get out for plein air painting, I always come to this app and I recommend beginner artists do the same for their references.
Overall, an easy 5/5 for me, I honestly have 0 problems with the site, and appreciate all of the wonderful and talented artists and photographers who use this app as a means of expressing their creativity and allowing others to express theirs with interesting and helpful photographs.

by Ebickel

I’ve been using this app for over 10 years. Can’t believe it’s taken me this long to review. It’s awesome for cataloging your photos. I pull up Flickr all the time in discussions to show people my old photos and they are so easily accessible because I use the album and collections features. I love sharing my photography with the world, but I also upload my iPhone snaps and everything in between. I love to look at this app for a pick me up or walk down memory lane. Many people I know don’t show photos because they are too hard to find in the camera rolls of their phones. Or they don’t back them up and loose them. This gives me piece of mind that I will never loose them, to a lost device or a home fire, the precious memories of my kids growing up will be preserved! I pay for pro and think it’s priceless. I use the full website to upload my dslr photos and Flickr more for viewing. Flickr could use a few improvements here or there, occasionally I have trouble uploading through Flickr . Overall I’m a big fan and look forward to many more years to come.

by Noryie

below was my rating some time back. things are back to normal and it's working great now. too bad I lost money. maybe they should have more features like Google photos.

how in the world does this happen? I went ahead and got a premium account, paid it and all, and now I have no ability to see my photos in chronological order!!! I have been a member since 2003, I believe and have never been so disappointed with this app. my videos aren't loading, neither are my photos loading in sequence but all scrambled so I have to go back and forth with my iPhone photos and this app and make sure that all the pictures were downloaded correctly. this has been going on for months, now that you've forced everyone to pay! I don't understand. I'm going to have to start uploading my photos onto Google. I might end up liking that better since my sister gets little memories slide show on hers. I'm over waiting months to get this problem resolved.

by Frozenyogurtboy

I used this app for two years straight before going onto instagram. I used instagram for one month and feel like crap like how you feel after you eat mcdonalds. Instagram is an account that you need in the photography world but that world feels so aggresive and hunting for likes. this app feels like everyone is friends, there's no fight for who has the most followers or likes and feels more encouraging. Plus with this app Im able to see other peoples work in the best possible resolution whereas instagram is so low res and you have to squint your eyes. Id like to thank you this app team for helping me progress as a street photographer, giving me the tools to promote my work to others. You have a winning formula and I will always be a huge supporter and promoter of your site. Stay Frosty

by Lavaca Kid

I started using this app back when it was available in PC-only format. Now, it’s on my iPad Pro tablet and iPhone 8, and working better than ever.
Compared to the growing host of “edit, upload and organize” cloud storage options that exist today, this app remains the premier domain for any and all serious shooters, pros and hobbyists alike, who need 100% reliability.
I’ve been a full-time photojournalist for over 40 years: Even now, forcefully retired by health challenges, I cannot resist the allure of living through a lens. Thousands of career pictures, my life story, are secured today on this app,
Anytime I or anyone else wants to see them.
Hurricane Ike destroyed my house in Seabrook, Texas, in September 2008. The frantic rush of a forced evacuation was brutally exhausting. So much so that I grabbed the wrong box on my last trip to the truck ... the one that held all of my backup hard drives.
Ike invited 4 feet of Galveston Bay storm surge into my living room. By the time it flowed back home, every photo I had taken since 1976 was destroyed.
I was devastated.
Until I remembered this app, and all the “cherry” images that over the decades I had edited and uploaded for safekeeping.
this app is a whole lot more than cloud photo storage.
And for me, the pro membership is worth every cent:.

Larry in Clear Lake City, Texas

by BackInMyShoes

I’ve been on this app for over 12 years and I’ve seen it’s evolution over those years. I don’t exaggerate when I say this app is the best app out there for all photographers. You’re given a very generous amount of free upload space (1TB) and unlimited space if you join the yearly subscription. Because of that I’ve started using it as a backup to my backup photo archive. It allows easy full resolution uploads. Besides that, I love the communities that are on this app. If there is a type of photography you like or type of camera or any kind of photography process, there is more than likely a community for it. If not you can easily start one. I’ve tried other photography apps but I keep coming back to this app. As I write this review, SmugMug just purchased this app. I’ve tried SmugMug too but I always felt like it’s focus was to sell you something. I hope SmugMug doesn’t make any drastic changes to this already perfect app!

by Elleyxir

Redesign your mobile SITE (safari, chrome) to have download buttons on photos so I don’t have to download an app I’ll never use just to save my photos on this app to my phone. I’ve sent feedback for this for 2 years already ever since you took away the function to download a photo by holding down on it!! Not only that, if you keep your album unlisted for privacy, you never implemented a function where you can have select people view that unlisted album! That is a commonly implemented function to share albums with people exclusively yet that isn’t a thing on this app. Then people I take photos for can’t download the photo from Flickr either unless I make it public!! But these photos are personal photos that shouldn’t be public like weddings, engagements. This has given me so much stress as a photographer because none of my clients view photos on laptop. Please. Add. The DOWNLOAD. Button. On. The. Mobile. Site.

by 12bluros

The this app app has become useless. I have used Flickr for years with very little difficulties. However the past six months keeps disconnecting from my Wi-Fi. It is the only app that does that. I have to reboot my phone my iPhone and re-download the appIn order to get it to work and reconnect with my Wi-Fi. this occurs at least once a week for many months. Recently it has gotten even worse where even after reinstalling Flickr I am on an endless cycle of having to sign in and cannot get you to use Flickr because the soon as I sign in and select to start I am prompted to sign in again and this happens over and over again. For all the complaints about Yahoo! this never happened when Yahoo! and this app. My patience is running out with the this app app And this is extending to this app as a whole. I paid the higher Pro ratefor this app just to get service that is worse than what it was before.

by RadioPT

FEATURE REQUEST: I’d like this app much more if it made my task of reviewing and deleting photos on the iPad easier. First, I can’t delete when viewing the photo full screen, now only when viewing the thumbnail. I often take multiple photos of a subject with the idea that I will only save the best version. This is SO HARD to do in this app—switching back and forth between thumbnail and full screen. Further aggravating is that Flickr jumps back to the oldies photo and the search begins again!!! And, I would like an option to “heart” or otherwise mark my favorites in the Camera and have them appear in a “Heart” folder. This would have favorites from several Albums. I’m not thrilled with the latest huge reduction in what was billed as “unlimited storage” of photos for free. I’m now a paying “Pro” member but I’m keeping my options open for saying goodbye to this app. I’m not sure it is worth paying for.

by Jingatapingalanadu

It used to work perfectly, but for the past few updates, I've been unable to upload photos straight from Camera Roll to this app. It just keeps telling me the upload failed, and no amount of retrying will work. So now, I have to open Flickr , click on the camera icon and get past the camera function itself to dig into my photos, further dig around in the folders to find the photo I wanted to upload, and only THEN can I finally upload it to this app. It's really frustrating and tedious, when in the past, you could do this with just a couple of clicks from the photo itself (Share icon, this app icon, go). After years of working perfectly, this is definitely a step back--I wish I hadn't updated Flickr . Were this a desktop computer program, I would've just rolled back to an older version.

by Melody49

Easy could be 5 Star but I still have some problem to do what ever change I need to do in my page. Like update my background picture. I love to do everything in my iPad but there are some works that need to be done by the LabTop. For me instruction of how to work in my this app page is not helpful enough if there, because I do not remember to see it anywhere around. Can you do something about it. I will give you 5star if I can work easy in my page to update and organize with my on personality. Thank You for care about it. Good Luck and Prosperity to this app and every member of this Company! Love You All, Always. I have been with you from the beginning. 👍🏻😘😘😘🌹♥️♥️♥️🌹

I will give you 5 stars this time, but I haven't check if things are better now. So till next time 5 will do for now. :)

by Tripdog

I use this app to back up my favorite photos and share them with the world. But the user base is so diverse in their interests, that I LOVE to use it as a tool for inspiration. I have even been contacted by several individuals and publications for permission to use my photographs. I do photography simply for the love of it so, I have always said yes and am thrilled that anyone would even ask. The extremely diverse groups are fantastic as well. I have joined a few and have had quite a few requests to share a photo with groups, so I love the social aspect of Flickr . I wouldn’t change a thing and I really hope that Smugmug treats it with kid gloves and doesn’t make any major changes. It would be sad to see such an excellent app destroyed.

by Preiter

I feel my ability to pursue and enjoy photography improved dramatically when I joined this app and began making friends with fellow photographers. If I wanted to learn from friends pictures I could ask questions or look at this app shot information that tells me the settings used to get the shot. I look at all aspects of an individuals shot and also the angle of the shot. I study composition and contemplate what draws me to the photograph and what sets it apart. this app people are wonderful and generous with ideas and comments. this app is a type of social media that encourages by example and is filled with techniques you can learn. It is clearly better than most classes and a road map for becoming a better photographer!

Penny