Squarespace Page and Content Limits
TL;DR:
- Most Squarespace plans allow up to 1000 pages per site, but Legacy Personal plans cap at 20 pages
- Different page types have specific content limits that affect performance when exceeded
- Blog posts, events, and product items don't count towards page limits
- Stay under 400 pages for best site performance
- Regular content audits keep your site running smoothly
Squarespace gives you plenty of room to grow with up to 1000 pages on most plans. The catch is knowing which pages count towards this limit and how to structure your site efficiently.
If you're on the older Legacy Personal plan, you're capped at 20 pages. This is quite restrictive, but the good news is that blog posts, events, and portfolio projects don't count towards this limit.
Content Limits by Page Type
Here's what you need to know about specific limits for different content types:
Pages That Count Towards Your Limit
Auto Layouts can hold unlimited items, but adding more than 250 will slow things down noticeably.
Gallery Sections work best with up to 250 images. Beyond that, you'll see loading delays.
Layout Pages should stick to around 60 blocks maximum. More blocks mean slower page loads.
Page Sections work smoothly with up to 20 sections per page.
Portfolio Pages can display up to 60 projects effectively.
Dropdown Menus technically have no limit, but keeping them to 10 pages makes navigation much easier for visitors.
Pages That Don't Count
Blog Posts are unlimited and don't count towards your page limit. Write as many as you want.
Events Pages can hold up to 350 events monthly, and individual events don't count towards page limits.
Store Pages reflect your site-wide product limit of 10,000 items.
Video Pages can hold up to 10,000 videos.
Special Considerations
Portfolio Projects should stay under 60 blocks each to maintain smooth functionality.
Fluid Engine Sections can handle up to 1000 grid rows, giving you plenty of design flexibility.
Performance vs Page Count
While you can technically use all 1000 pages, your site will perform better with fewer pages. Aim for no more than 400 pages if you want to maintain fast loading times.
This isn't just about the technical limits. More pages mean more for Squarespace to process every time someone visits your site. Regular content audits help keep your site lean and responsive.
Legacy Personal Plan Restrictions
If you're on the Legacy Personal plan, here's what counts towards your 20-page limit:
- Layout pages
- Album pages
- Blog pages (the main blog page, not individual posts)
- Cover pages
- Store pages
Individual blog posts, events, and portfolio projects still don't count, so you can add as many of these as you need.
FAQs
What happens if I go over the recommended content limits?
Your site will load slower and visitors might experience delays. Stick to the guidelines where possible for the best user experience.
Do blog posts count towards my page limit?
No, individual blog posts don't count. Only the main blog page counts towards your limit.
How many items can I put in dropdown menus?
There's no technical limit, but more than 10 pages in a dropdown becomes difficult to navigate.
Can I upgrade from Legacy Personal to get more pages?
Yes, upgrading to any current plan gives you the full 1000-page limit.
Jargon Buster
Legacy Personal Plan – An older Squarespace subscription model that limits sites to 20 pages
Dropdown Menus – Navigation menus that expand to show additional page options when clicked
Fluid Engine Sections – Squarespace's flexible layout system that lets you arrange content in customizable grids
Auto Layouts – Page templates that automatically arrange your content in predefined styles
Wrap-up
Understanding these limits helps you plan your site structure from the start. Most websites never hit these limits, but knowing them prevents performance issues down the road.
The key is regular maintenance. Review your content every few months and remove outdated pages or posts. This keeps your site fast and your visitors happy.
If you're bumping up against limits, consider whether all your content needs to live on your main site. Sometimes moving older content to a separate archive or blog can free up space and improve performance.
Join Pixelhaze Academy to learn more advanced Squarespace techniques and site optimization strategies.