How to tell which version of Squarespace your website is on
If you’re considering building your website on Squarespace* or have been looking for help with your existing Squarespace website, you’ll likely have seen mention of the different versions available.
This is a topic that can confuse a lot of people because, if it’s all the same platform, so you may be wondering why it matters which version of Squarespace your website is on?
We'll, Squarespace has created several stand-alone versions of their website platform, which all work quite differently and do not easily transfer back and forth.
Here’s a breakdown of the different Squarespace versions
The most recent version of Squarespace is 7.1.
This is the version where the development team is putting all of their energy and where you’ll see all of the new updates. Unlike with past versions of Squarespace, 7.1 is constantly being updated so while you do get the latest and greatest tools, you may notice things changing a bit each time you log into your website.
The previous version of Squarespace was 7.0.
This was a very popular version and is still preferred by some designers and clients because it is more stable, meaning there aren’t continual updates being made to the platform. And while that does sound appealing, it also means that websites built on 7.0 aren’t getting to take advantage of all of the new features and updates that Squarespace is offering. There is also a risk that one day Squarespace will fully shift their energy towards 7.1 and getting support for your 7.0 website will be more of a challenge.
There are many older versions of Squarespace as well, but for anyone running a business with an online presence, it’s probably best to stick to one of these latest versions.
So, how can you tell which version of Squarespace your website is on?
If you already have a website built on Squarespace, the simplest way to check which version of Squarespace your website is on is to log into your Squarespace website, click on Help and then scroll all the way to the bottom of the left panel. There you will find a handy notice stating which version your website is on!
But what if you’re looking to create your new website?
How to tell which version of Squarespace their free templates are on
When you are browsing Squarespace’s free templates you may wonder which version your chosen template is on.
Well, if you’re on their main template page, all of the templates on that page will be on version 7.1 by default.
At the bottom of that page, you will see a link to see templates on older versions of Squarespace and that’s where you can find 7.0 templates.
How to tell which version of Squarespace a premium template is on
Most trustworthy template vendors and marketplaces should list which version of Squarespace their website template is built on.
But if they don’t list the version type, the best give-away to tell if the template in question is on version 7.0 is if they list the name of a specific template family (such as Brine, Bedford ect…).
So, to sum all of this up:
Squarespace has several versions of their platform. 7.1 is the latest version.
Check your existing website version by heading to Help > scroll to the bottom and check the version number
When selecting a new free Squarespace template, all of the templates on their main page are 7.1 by default
When selecting a premium Squarespace template, make sure to check what version of Squarespace it is on by reading the description or checking if there is a mention of a specific template family
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