Free Squarespace Trial

What Is Included in the Squarespace Free Trial?

The trial gives you the same editor and features as a paid plan. There are no feature restrictions during the trial period.

Full template access. Browse and install any of Squarespace's 150+ templates. Switch templates during the trial to test different designs.

Complete editor access. Use the Fluid Engine drag-and-drop editor. Add pages, sections, content blocks, images, and videos. Configure Site Styles (fonts, colors, spacing).

Blogging tools. Create and publish blog posts with categories, tags, and scheduling. Full blogging functionality is available including multiple authors and comment management.

E-commerce setup. Add products, configure an online store, and set up payment processing. You cannot accept live payments during the trial, but you can build your entire store structure.

SEO tools. Set title tags, meta descriptions, and URL slugs. Your site is not indexed during the trial (it uses a temporary .squarespace.com URL), but you can prepare all SEO settings.

Mobile optimization. Preview and test your site on mobile. All templates are responsive by default.

Analytics and integrations. Access basic analytics and connect third-party tools during the trial.

Customer support. 24/7 email and live chat support is available during the trial - same as paid plans.

SSL security. Your trial site is HTTPS-secured automatically.

What Is NOT Included in the Trial?

Custom domain. Your trial site uses a temporary yoursite.squarespace.com URL. Custom domains require a paid plan. You can register or connect a domain after subscribing.

Live e-commerce transactions. You can build your store but cannot accept real payments until you subscribe to a Business plan or higher.

Search engine indexing. Trial sites are not indexed by Google. Your site becomes indexable after subscribing and connecting a custom domain.

How to Start the Free Trial

Step 1: Go to squarespace.com and click Get Started.

Step 2: Sign up with email, Google, or Apple. No credit card required.

Step 3: Choose a template or answer questions about your site's purpose to get template recommendations.

Step 4: Start building. You have 14 days of full access.

How to Make the Most of Your 14-Day Trial

Day 1-2: Plan and choose your template. Sketch your page structure. Browse templates. Choose one that matches your content type. Do not spend too long on this - you can switch templates later.

Day 3-7: Build your pages and add content. Create your core pages (Home, About, Services/Products, Contact). Add your text, images, and media. Set up your blog if applicable. Focus on getting high-quality content in place.

Day 8-10: Design and refine. Customize Site Styles - fonts, colors, button styles. Adjust layouts and spacing. Test on mobile. Get feedback from a trusted colleague.

Day 11-13: SEO and final details. Set SEO titles and descriptions on every page. Check all links. Test contact forms. Review navigation structure.

Day 14: Subscribe and launch. Choose your plan, connect your domain, and go live. Use code OKDIGITAL10 for 10% off. Build a portfolio or business site - whatever fits your goals. Check all supported browsers before launching.

What Happens When the Trial Expires?

If you do not subscribe within 14 days, your site is suspended - not deleted. You can still log in and view your site in the editor. All your content, design, and settings are preserved. You just cannot publish or make the site accessible to visitors.

To reactivate, subscribe to any paid plan. Your site returns exactly as you left it. There is no time limit on how long a suspended trial site is kept - Squarespace preserves it indefinitely, though this policy could change.

Can You Extend the Trial?

Squarespace does not offer standard trial extensions. However, Squarespace Circle members (designers and developers) receive 6-month trials for client projects. If you are working with a Squarespace designer, they may be able to set up an extended trial through their Circle membership.

For full plan details after the trial, see our Squarespace plans and pricing guide.

Build First, Pay Later

The Squarespace free trial gives you 14 days to build a complete website with no financial commitment. Use the full trial period to create your pages, refine your design, and prepare your SEO. When you are ready, subscribe and launch - your site is ready to go live immediately.