How Do I Know What Version of Squarespace I Have

How to Check Your Squarespace Version

Method 1: Check in Your Dashboard

Log in to your Squarespace account and open your site. Go to Help and Account (or click the question mark icon in the bottom-left corner of the dashboard). Look for your site version - it will display "Squarespace 7.0" or "Squarespace 7.1" in the account or site information section.

Method 2: Check the Editor Interface

Open any page in the editor. If you see the Fluid Engine grid (visible grid lines when editing a section, freeform block placement), you are on 7.1. If blocks snap to fixed column positions with no visible grid and no overlapping capability, you are on 7.0. The editor behavior is the most immediate visual indicator of your version.

Method 3: Check Template Settings

Go to Design in your dashboard. If you see a "Template" option that shows a specific named template (like Brine, Bedford, or York), you are on 7.0 - these named templates are exclusive to version 7.0. If you see "Site Styles" without a specific template name, or your template section shows a generic 7.1 layout, you are on 7.1.

Method 4: Check the Page Source

For a technical confirmation, right-click on your published site and select "View Page Source." Search for "Static" or "sqs-version" in the source code. The version information may appear in the HTML comments or metadata. This method is less intuitive but provides a definitive answer.

Key Differences Between Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1

Template System

7.0: Uses named templates (Brine, Bedford, York, Farro, etc.) with template-specific features and limitations. Each template has its own design options and behaviors. Switching templates requires significant redesign.

7.1: Uses a unified template system where all sites share the same feature set. You choose a starting design but can customize it to look like any style. All 7.1 sites have access to the same features regardless of starting template.

Page Editor

7.0: Uses the Classic Editor with fixed column layouts. Blocks snap to predetermined positions. No element overlapping. Limited block sizing options.

7.1: Uses the Fluid Engine with freeform grid placement. Blocks can be positioned anywhere, resized to any dimension, and overlapped. Separate desktop and mobile editing. For Fluid Engine details, our guide to Fluid Engine on Squarespace covers every capability.

Header and Footer

7.0: Header and footer design varies by template. Some templates offer extensive header customization, others are limited.

7.1: All sites share the same header customization options - multiple layout choices, logo positioning, navigation styles, and a dedicated button slot. Footer sections are configurable through the section editor.

Design Controls

7.0: Site Styles options vary by template. Some templates offer more design controls than others. What you can customize depends on which template you chose.

7.1: Consistent design controls across all sites - fonts, colors, buttons, spacing, and animation settings are the same regardless of starting template. For design customization, our Squarespace design tips guide covers visual principles for both versions.

Why Your Version Matters

Tutorials and Guides

Many Squarespace tutorials are version-specific. CSS selectors differ between 7.0 and 7.1. Feature locations differ. Editor behavior differs. Following a 7.1 tutorial on a 7.0 site (or vice versa) leads to confusion when settings do not appear where expected. Always check which version a tutorial targets before following it. For CSS specific to your version, our guide to Squarespace custom CSS covers selectors for both versions.

Feature Availability

Some features are 7.1-only: the Fluid Engine, the unified header system, section-level design controls, and certain block types. Some features are 7.0-specific: template-specific styles, certain page layouts, and the Developer Platform for custom template building. Knowing your version tells you what is available.

CSS Selectors

The HTML structure differs between 7.0 and 7.1, which means CSS class names are different. Custom CSS written for a 7.0 template will not work on 7.1 (and vice versa). When searching for CSS solutions or code snippets, filter for your specific version. For CSS reference, our Squarespace CSS cheat sheet covers common selectors.

Should You Migrate from 7.0 to 7.1?

Reasons to Migrate

Access the Fluid Engine. The Fluid Engine's freeform layout and separate mobile editing are only available on 7.1.

Consistent feature access. On 7.1, all sites have the same features. On 7.0, your features depend on your template.

Future-proofing. Squarespace focuses development on 7.1. New features and improvements are built for 7.1 first. 7.0 receives maintenance updates but fewer new features.

Reasons to Stay on 7.0

Your site works well. If your 7.0 site looks good and functions correctly, migration introduces risk without guaranteed benefit.

Extensive Custom CSS. Custom CSS for 7.0 will need to be rewritten for 7.1's different HTML structure. If you have hundreds of lines of custom CSS, migration is a significant undertaking.

Template-specific features. Some 7.0 templates have unique features (specific gallery layouts, page configurations) that 7.1 does not replicate exactly.

How Migration Works

Squarespace does not offer a one-click migration from 7.0 to 7.1. Migration typically involves creating a new 7.1 site, recreating your content and design, transferring your domain, and setting up redirects. It is essentially building a new site informed by your existing one. For migration planning, our guide to customizing your Squarespace website covers site setup and configuration. For redirect setup during migration, our guide to 301 redirects on Squarespace covers URL mapping.

Know Your Version, Use the Right Resources

Your Squarespace version determines which tutorials work for you, which CSS selectors apply, which features are available, and how you build and edit your pages. Checking takes less than a minute and saves hours of following instructions meant for the wrong version.

If you are on 7.1, you have access to the latest features including the Fluid Engine. If you are on 7.0, you have a stable, well-supported platform that works perfectly well for many sites. Either way, knowing your version is the first step to getting the most from your Squarespace site.