Squarespace

Spec sheet

What it does

Squarespace is an all-in-one hosted website builder and CMS for creating websites, stores, blogs, portfolios and service businesses without code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Product

Squarespace describes itself as a design-driven website builder and AI platform for launching and growing a business.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Integrations

Official integrations include Zapier, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Facebook Pixel, Instagram Shopping, Weglot, ChowNow, Tock, Dropbox, Getty Images and Unsplash.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.squarespace.com

Mobile apps

The Squarespace app is available for iOS and Android to edit site content and manage store activity, analytics, and settings.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.squarespace.com

Security

Squarespace says domains connected to its sites receive free SSL certificates and its Security Operations Center monitors for threats 24/7.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Support

Squarespace advertises dedicated 24/7 customer support alongside its hosted infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Headquarters

New York, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · squarespace.com

Founded

2003Read 23 Sep 2026 · squarespace.com

AI website builder

Blueprint AI generates a personalized starting site from business details, layouts, styling and copy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Analytics

Built-in analytics cover traffic, geography, referrals, content engagement, sales, funnels and abandoned carts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.squarespace.com

API authentication

Custom applications can use generated API keys, while extensions use OAuth 2.0; API keys remain valid while the merchant site is active.Read 15 Oct 2026 · commerce-apis.squarespace.com

Business tools

The platform includes tools for domains, professional email, appointment scheduling, client and project management, ecommerce, marketing, analytics, SEO, and payments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Commerce

Stores can sell physical products, services, subscriptions, memberships and digital content, with checkout and payments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Company facts

LinkedIn lists Squarespace, Inc. as privately held, founded in 2003, headquartered in New York, with 1,001–5,000 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company history

Squarespace says it was founded in 2003 in Anthony’s dorm room at the University of Maryland.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Developer APIs

The developer API catalog lists Acuity, Contacts, Discounts, Domains Search, Domains Management, Incoming Webhooks, Inventory, Orders, Products, Profiles, Reseller, Scripts, Transactions, UI Component Registrations and Webhook Subscriptions APIs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.squarespace.com

Developer plan requirement

Custom applications for a merchant site require the Commerce Advanced plan, while commercial extensions can be developed for customers on any plan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · commerce-apis.squarespace.com

Email marketing

Email Campaigns supports branded emails, subscriber lists, newsletters and automated campaigns.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.squarespace.com

Extensions

Squarespace Extensions are third-party tools for tasks including sales tax compliance, dropshipping, SEO, and social media marketing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Hosting

Squarespace plans include fully managed cloud hosting, and the pricing comparison lists unlimited bandwidth with no bandwidth or storage caps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Hosting model

Content is hosted on Squarespace infrastructure and a subscription combines site building, hosting, domains, selling and CMS functions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.squarespace.com

Invoicing

Squarespace includes branded invoices and supports recurring invoicing for ongoing client work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Licence and ownership

Squarespace is a hosted proprietary service; users retain ownership of uploaded content but grant Squarespace a broad service-delivery license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Limit: customization

G2 and GetApp reviewers repeatedly report that fine-grained design customization is restrictive without code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: integrations and commerce

TechRadar says Squarespace relies mainly on its own tools, has fewer extensive third-party integrations, lacks manual payments and does not support multi-currency selling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com

Limit: mobile app

App Store reviewers report limited editing capabilities, sluggish performance and missing mobile functions such as video, links or advanced blog editing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Limit: pricing

TechRadar describes Squarespace as premium-priced, and 2026 reporting documented users objecting to substantial subscription increases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com

Notable news: Permira deal

The Associated Press reported on May 13, 2024 that Permira agreed to take Squarespace private in an approximately $6.9 billion cash deal at $44 per share.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apnews.com

Notable release

Squarespace announced that a redesigned Markdown Block would replace the old block on September 15, 2026 and would no longer allow script elements in new blocks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sound-focus.squarespace.com

OAuth details

Squarespace OAuth authorization codes expire after two minutes and access tokens issued by the token endpoint last 30 minutes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · commerce-apis.squarespace.com

Owner

Crunchbase identifies Squarespace as acquired by Permira and lists New York headquarters and a 1,001–5,000 employee range.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

Payment security

Squarespace says its built-in payment processor integrations are PCI-DSS compliant and sensitive card data goes directly to payment processors.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

PCI compliance

Built-in payment integrations are PCI-DSS compliant and card data is sent directly to payment processors rather than handled by Squarespace.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Praise: all-in-one workflow

TrustRadius reviewers describe Squarespace as convenient because hosting, domains and site tools are consolidated in one platform.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Praise: ease and design

G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the easy setup, intuitive editing and attractive templates for nontechnical users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Apple App Store

4.6 out of 5 from 19,000 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Rating on Capterra

4.6 out of 5 from 3,432 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Rating on G2

4.4 out of 5 from 1,137 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Gartner Peer Insights

4.2 out of 5 from 17 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com

Rating on GetApp

4.6 out of 5 from about 3,400 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Rating on Google Play

4.1 out of 5 from about 7,680 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on Software Advice

4.6 out of 5 from 3,418 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Rating on Trustpilot

3.5 out of 5 from 6,000 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Rating on TrustRadius

8.4 out of 10 from 341 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Security monitoring

Squarespace says its Security Operations Center monitors threats and vulnerabilities around the clock.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

SEO

Every site includes built-in SEO tools, clean HTML, automatic sitemaps, robots.txt and AI-assisted SEO recommendations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Templates

The service supplies professionally designed responsive templates and prebuilt sections for common page types.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Visual editor

Fluid Engine provides drag-and-drop visual page editing without requiring HTML, CSS or JavaScript.Read 15 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Website creation

The site builder offers drag-and-drop editing with Fluid Engine and AI-generated sites through Blueprint AI.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Who it serves

Squarespace describes its products as helping entrepreneurs stand out and succeed, with solutions for creative and professional services, education, beauty, fitness, wellness, events, nonprofits, and personal sites.Read 11 Oct 2026 · squarespace.com

Zapier scope

Zapier connects Squarespace forms to more than 1,000 applications, including Slack, Trello, ConvertKit and Salesforce.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.squarespace.com

Plans and prices

Every Squarespace plan and price →

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