Squarespace Updates the Date & Time Picker for Blog Posts and Events
There’s a new Squarespace update that’s honestly long overdue—but a very welcome improvement! If you've ever created a blog post, event, or collection item, you probably remember how frustrating it was to set the publish time using that clunky slider.
Good news: Squarespace just updated the Date and Time Picker, and it’s so much better now.
Watch the video
Check out the YouTube video below. 👇🏼
🕓 What’s New with the Date & Time Picker?
Previously, if you wanted to publish something at a specific time—say, exactly at noon—you had to use a slider control that never quite hit the mark. You’d land at 11:59 or 12:01, and there was no option to type the time manually. It felt unnecessarily finicky.
But with this update, you can now:
Click directly into the time field and type your desired time
Use your keyboard to enter something like “12:00 PM”
Still select your publish date via the familiar calendar pop-up
It’s a super simple change that makes a huge difference in user experience—especially for creators who schedule posts or events regularly.
💡 Where You’ll See This Update
You’ll notice the updated picker in:
Blog posts
Event pages
Other collection items that include publish date/time settings
Just click Edit on a post or event, go to the Options tab, and try it out for yourself. It works just as you’d expect now!
🎉 Why This Matters
While it’s a small UI change, this update really improves day-to-day use for website owners and content creators:
You can schedule things more precisely
No more fiddling with sliders to hit the exact time
It’s just... easier. Finally!
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