Deprecated features in Squarespace are those that are no longer supported or have been replaced by newer alternatives. While existing instances of these features continue to function, they cannot be added to new sites once removed.

Recently Deprecated Features:

• Escape Key Shortcut (January 2024)
• 500px Block (December 2023)
• Foursquare Swarm Block (December 2023)
• Video Studio App (September 2023)
• Twitter Block (April 2023)

Mobile Apps No Longer Available:

• Analytics App (June 2021)
• Commerce App (September 2021)
• Blog App (July 2019)
• Portfolio App (March 2019)
• Notes App (October 2018)

Social Media and Sharing Features Removed:

• Facebook Tab (January 2019)
• Google+ Share Button (November 2018)
• StumbleUpon Social Icon (January 2019)
• Vine Social Icon (January 2019)

Discontinued Blocks:

• Author List Block (September 2016)
• Category List Block (September 2016)
• Monthly List Block (September 2016)
• Tag List Block (September 2016)

Other Deprecated Features:

• Adobe Creative Cloud Editor (December 2018)
• Post via Email (December 2016)
• Quickpost Bookmarklet (July 2019)
• Rdio Connected Account (May 2016)

Important Notes:

• Existing deprecated blocks continue to function but cannot be re-added if removed
• The Archive Block serves as an alternative to deprecated List Blocks
• Mobile editing is available through the Squarespace app
• Full support continues for existing deprecated features, including bug fixes
• No new features or updates will be added to deprecated items

Template Information:

• Version 7.1 sites maintain all features regardless of template deprecation
• Version 7.0 template deprecation affects template switching options
• Sites using deprecated templates continue to function normally

Support remains available for all deprecated features, with bug fixes provided as needed, though no new developments or options will be added.

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