How to Check Which Squarespace Template a Site Is Using
When you’re browsing Squarespace websites for inspiration, whether you're a designer scoping out ideas or a business owner looking to refresh your own site, it’s natural to want to know which template someone is using. The right template sets the tone for a site’s layout, features, and structure, so identifying it can give you a solid starting point for your own project.
How to Tell Which Squarespace Template a Website Is Using
Here’s the fast answer: you usually can’t tell just by looking at the front end, especially with Squarespace 7.1.
Squarespace has made things trickier with the release of version 7.1, which uses a universal template structure. Every site on 7.1 technically uses the same core template, and layout changes come from styling and content blocks instead. That means two completely different, looking sites could be using the exact same template.
That said, here are three ways to try identifying the template version and, if possible, the specific template:
1. Use BuiltWith or Similar Tools
Sites like BuiltWith can sometimes show you what CMS or framework a website is using. While it won’t always pinpoint the exact Squarespace template, it can confirm the site’s running on Squarespace and sometimes hint at whether it’s 7.0 or 7.1.
2. Check the Page Source
Right-click on the page, then click “View Page Source” or press Ctrl + U. Do a search (Ctrl + F) for terms like templateId or squarespace.com/template. Older Squarespace 7.0 templates (like Brine or Bedford) often still show this info. Here’s an example you might find:
squarespace.com/template/53f0c4a0e4b0ea14d0fdb0c1
If you see a template ID, you can Google it with “Squarespace template” to find the template name.
3. Check the Site’s URL Structure and Features
Some legacy templates (Squarespace 7.0) have distinctive layout quirks. For instance, Brine allows parallax scrolling and background image banners. Bedford has left-aligned navigation. These small clues may help you make an educated guess, though with Squarespace 7.1 dominating now, this method is less useful than it used to be.
If the site uses features like background videos, gallery sections with specific transitions, or scrolling effects, it’s likely 7.1.
Why Template Choice Still Matters (Even With 7.1)
Even though all Squarespace 7.1 templates start from the same base, the way you style your site and structure the content will impact SEO, user experience, and conversions. The template affects:
Image handling and display ratios
Font and spacing defaults
Mobile responsiveness
Page speed (which affects SEO)
So while the technical template might not be unique, how it’s set up still matters.
If you want to take full control of your template's SEO potential, check out our Squarespace SEO guide, or learn how to edit a Squarespace website to get hands-on with layout adjustments.
FAQ
Can I copy someone’s Squarespace template?
Not directly. Even if you figure out the original template, you’d have to rebuild the design manually. You can duplicate a page or start with a similar layout and customize it to match.
What version of Squarespace am I using?
Check out our guide on how to find your Squarespace version. It’s important, template features and customization options vary by version.
Why don’t templates matter as much in 7.1?
Because all templates use the same underlying framework. What changes is how you style them. Layouts are block-based, so design is more flexible than ever.
Can SEOSpace help with template SEO?
Absolutely. Whether you're on 7.0 or 7.1, SEOSpace gives you step-by-step SEO help that works no matter the design.
Final Thoughts
You probably won’t be able to figure out the exact template of every Squarespace site you visit, and that’s okay. With Squarespace 7.1, design is more about how you structure and style than the name of a template. Focus on what inspires you, and build from there.
If you want help getting your Squarespace site to show up on Google, try our 7-day free trial of SEOSpace. It’s designed just for Squarespace users and gives clear steps to get more traffic, without wasting your time guessing what to do next.
