Report: List of Discontinued Squarespace Features and Apps

By Michael Turner

December 5, 2024 at 07:29 PM

Squarespace regularly retires features and integrations to maintain platform efficiency and modernization. Here's a comprehensive list of discontinued features:

Mobile Features and Apps:

  • 500px Block (Dec 2023)
  • Foursquare Block (Dec 2023)
  • Twitter Block (Apr 2023)
  • Video Studio App (Sep 2023)
  • Analytics App (Jun 2021)
  • E-Commerce App (Sep 2021)
  • Blog App (Jul 2019)
  • Portfolio App (Mar 2019)
  • Facebook Tabs (Jan 2019)
  • Social Media Icons: StumbleUpon & Vine (Jan 2019)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Editor (Dec 2018)
  • Note App (Oct 2018)
  • Google+ Share Button (Nov 2018)
  • Analytics App for Apple Watch (Nov 2016)
  • Author List Block (Sep 2016)
  • Categories List Block (Sep 2016)
  • Monthly List Block (Sep 2016)
  • Tag Lists Block (Sep 2016)
  • Email Entry (Dec 2016)
  • Rdio Account Integration (May 2016)
  • Start App (Feb 2017)
  • Quick Post Bookmark (Jul 2019)
  • Escape Key Combination (Jan 2024)

Important Notes:

  • Existing discontinued blocks will continue to function but cannot be re-added if removed
  • Archive blocks serve as alternatives to discontinued list blocks
  • The Squarespace mobile app remains available for website editing

Templates and Plans:

  • Version 7.1 websites maintain full functionality even with discontinued templates
  • Version 7.0 templates have varying features and cannot be switched to discontinued templates unless previously installed
  • Plan structures are periodically updated to accommodate new features

Support Policy:

  • Technical support remains available for all discontinued features
  • Bug fixes will be addressed
  • No new features or updates will be added to discontinued items

The Squarespace platform continues to evolve, focusing on modern alternatives and improved functionality while maintaining support for existing implementations.

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