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How Do I Remove Social Icons From Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 9:11 am

Social icons are ubiquitous on the internet these days. You see them on websites, in email signatures, and even on business cards.

They’re a great way to quickly let people know where they can find you online. But what if you want to remove social icons from your Squarespace website?

There are a few different ways to go about this. If you’re using the Social Links Block, you can simply delete the block from your page.

If you’re using the Social Links Page Element, you can click the gear icon and select ‘Remove. ‘

If you want to remove social icons from your site’s header or footer, you’ll need to edit your site’s code. To do this, go to Settings > Advanced > Code Injection and enter the following code:

PRO TIP: If you are considering removing social icons from your Squarespace website, be aware that this may have negative consequences for your website’s traffic and engagement. Social icons are typically used to help promote and share content, and by removing them you may be making it harder for people to find and share your content. Additionally, if you have links to your social media accounts in your website’s header or footer, removing the social icons may cause those links to break.

#social-icons { display: none; }

If you want to remove social icons from your site but still keep the links intact, you can use this code instead:

#social-icons { visibility: hidden; }

And that’s all there is to it! Removing social icons from your Squarespace website is a quick and easy process.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.