11 Best Places to Buy Squarespace Templates (2026)
If you’re interested in purchasing a premium Squarespace template but aren’t sure where to begin, we’re here to guide you. In this post, we’ll explore the three types of places you can buy Squarespace templates from (shops, directories, and marketplaces) and share our recommendations for each.
Where can I buy premium Squarespace templates from?
Shops
The first option is to purchase your template from a designer’s shop. This means you are purchasing directly from the designer who made the template. Some examples of Squarespace template shops are:
Buying from a shop is ideal when you’ve found a designer with a style and offering you love, and want to explore their collection to find your perfect template.
Directories
Directories typically include a curated selection of templates approved by the directory owner, giving you a lot of templates to explore, without being overwhelmed by choice. SquareLocator is an example of a curated directory, selecting only the best Squarespace templates.
Marketplaces
Marketplaces are things like Etsy and Creative Market. They have the widest range of templates from many different independant sellers. The templates, tutorials, and support vary between creators, so remember to check the demo and product details to understand what’s included, the support terms, and any requirements.
Below are our top recommendations for shops, directories, and marketplaces.
1. Shops
Studio Founded
Alongside our bespoke studio, we run a Template Library. We wanted to create templates with the same fine art sensibility as our bespoke work, with design features that extend Squarespace’s native capabilities, from custom cursors to modular split layouts, tabbed content, animations, custom blog and shop layouts, and more. All our templates include a complete suite of 12+ pages with modular layouts that make it easy to add new pages and content. With these come guided tutorials and email support.
If you’d like help setting up your template, we offer the One-Week Website. It’s a creative director-led process, including strategy, design, content population, SEO, and launch support, ready to take your site live by Friday.
Styled Square
Styled Square are a premium template shop with carefully crafted aesthetics for an off the shelf look. They include conversion-ready layouts, guided tutorials, and friendly website support.
SquareStylist
SquareStylist currently offers only one template (Palma), but it’s a beautiful, strategic design and we hope to see more templates from SquareStylist in the future. Palma includes smart coded features, tutorials, and email support.
Candor Templates
Candor Templates have a modern, minimalist style and a large collection to choose from. They also offer a Template Set Up Service for those who would like support getting their template ready for launch.
Studio Mesa
Studio Mesa creates Squarespace templates for nonprofits, wellness brands, and service-based businesses. Each template includes 15 pre-built pages, instant delivery, and lifetime email support.
2. Directories
SquareLocator
SquareLocator is a curated directory (and also a marketplace) for Squarespace templates, plugins, courses, and extensions. Their goal is to make it simple to find Squarespace resources without the need to search dozens of websites. Founded by Altitude Design, they bring a wealth of Squarespace experience to offer a platform based around quality, trust, and discoverability.
SQSP Themes
SQSP Themes describe themselves as “your guide through the Squarespace ecosystem.” They’ve been working with Squarespace since 2015, and their Template Directory is a curated roundup of the best templates available.
SquareWebsites
SquareWebsites offer advanced Squarespace plugins, and as Squarespace experts they have also curated a Squarespace Template Directory.
3. Marketplaces
Ghost Marketplace
As part of the wider Ghost ecosystem, Ghost Marketplace is specifically for Squarespace plugins and templates.
Creative Market
Creative Market is a marketplace for digital design products. Many Squarespace templates are available, and can be purchased alongside fonts, images, and other resources to support you in building your website.
Etsy
You’re likely familiar with Etsy for handmade items, but it also has a large collection of digital products. A number of Squarespace template shops also sell on Etsy, or are exclusively on Etsy. There are hundreds to choose from, and it’s particularly good as a starting point when you’re gathering ideas and inspiration.
What to look for when buying a Squarespace template:
Before purchasing, take a closer look at the following:
Pages
Check that the template includes the pages your business needs, whether that’s a portfolio, services page, shop, journal, or sales page. You can always add on pages later, but starting with pre-built layouts will save you time and keep your design cohesive.
Squarespace Compatibility
Most new templates are made with Squarespace 7.1, but it’s worth checking before you buy. 7.1 has many new features and design capabilities compared to 7.0, including the drag-and-drop Fluid Engine builder.
Custom Code
Some templates include custom code. Check if features require a Squarespace plan that supports the code injection feature (typically the Core plan or above).
Tutorials and Support
The level of guidance varies between template sellers. Look for clear setup tutorials and check whether support is available.
Mobile Design
View the live demo on your phone as well as a desktop. Pay attention to typography, spacing, and navigation.
Room to Adapt
Consider how easily the template could accommodate future offers and content. Modular sections, flexible layouts and a wide selection of pages will give you freedom to grow.
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