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Hatena Blog

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Purpose
Hatena Blog is a blogging service for recording and sharing thoughts, interests, and diverse viewpoints.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · hatena.blog
API
The AtomPub API supports retrieving, creating, editing, and deleting blog entries and fixed pages, with fixed pages available to paid-plan blogs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · developer.hatena.ne.jp
Mobile apps
Official iPhone, iPad, and Android apps support writing and publishing posts with editing aids and photos from the device.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Support
Hatena Blog questions and bug reports are accepted through its support contact form, with replies by email after review.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.hatenablog.com
Headquarters
Kyoto, JapanRead 28 Sep 2026 · blog.hatena.ne.jp
Founded
2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · blog.hatena.ne.jp
Analytics and discovery integrations
Users can add Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Tag Manager; posts may also appear on SmartNews's Hatena channel.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Blog analytics
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · hatena.blog
Custom domain
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · hatena.blog
Design
Users can choose design themes, add a title image, and place modules such as related and recent articles.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Migration
Hatena Blog supports importing blogs from WordPress and other blog services, including images.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Monetization
The plan comparison lists Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, and Rakuten Affiliate support; free blogs cannot hide Hatena's own ads.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Notable limits
A user can create up to 3 blogs on the free plan or 10 with Pro; at most 100 new articles can be saved in 24 hours.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.hatenablog.com
Offline drafts
The iPhone and Android apps can save drafts offline.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Paid content integration
Hatena Blog integrates with codoc so users can sell individual articles and offer paid monthly or annual memberships.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Post scheduling
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · hatena.blog
Pro features
Pro adds ad removal, custom-domain support, hidden Hatena headers and footers, fixed pages, and collaborative blog management with member permissions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Security and privacy
Hatena's privacy policy says it uses SSL to protect data transmission when needed and restricts access to registration information to authorized staff.Read 11 Oct 2026 · policies.hatena.ne.jp
Theme customization
custom codeRead 21 Sep 2026 · hatena.blog
Writing and embeds
The editor can insert photos, products, videos, and restaurant information with a button, without leaving the editor.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Writing formats and privacy
The service offers a visual editor and Markdown mode, and blogs can be restricted to the owner or acquaintances.Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog

Plans and prices

Free Free 3 blogs · 300 MB monthly photo uploads · 5 article revision histories Read 21 Sep 2026 · hatena.blog
Hatena Blog Free Free Free 300MB image uploads/month · up to 3 blogs · 5 edit-history versions Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Hatena Blog Pro — 1-month course ¥1,008 a month 30 days; auto-renews 3GB image uploads/month · up to 10 blogs · 50 edit-history versions · prices include tax Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Hatena Blog Pro — 1-year course ¥8,434 a year One payment for 1 year (365 days); auto-renews 3GB image uploads/month · up to 10 blogs · 50 edit-history versions · prices include tax Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog
Hatena Blog Pro — 2-year course ¥14,400 a year One payment for 2 years (730 days); auto-renews 3GB image uploads/month · up to 10 blogs · 50 edit-history versions · prices include tax Read 11 Oct 2026 · hatena.blog

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