How to hide your Squarespace pages from search results
Not every page on your website needs to be visible to the public—or searchable on platforms like Google Search. Whether you're working on a draft page, creating private content, or building a conversion funnel, controlling page visibility is essential when using Squarespace.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to hide your Squarespace pages from search results the right way—without relying on unsupported methods.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Squarespace gives you several ways to control whether a page is visible to visitors and search engines. However, it’s important to understand that hiding a page from your site navigation does not automatically remove it from search results.
To fully control visibility, you need to use the correct combination of settings.
Why You Might Want to Hide Pages
Here are common reasons to hide pages:
Pages still in development
Client-only or private content
Landing pages for paid ads
Seasonal promotions
Duplicate or test pages
Each scenario may require a slightly different approach depending on whether you want to hide the page from users, search engines, or both.
Method 1: Hide Pages from Navigation
This is the simplest option, but also the most misunderstood.
Steps:
Go to Pages in Squarespace
Drag the page into the “Not Linked” section
Save your changes
Important:
This only removes the page from your site menu. If someone has the direct URL—or if the page has been indexed—it can still be accessed and appear in search results.
Method 2: Password Protect Pages
If you want to restrict access:
Steps:
Open the page settings
Go to the General tab
Add a password
This ensures only users with the password can view the page.
Note:
Password protection limits access but does not always guarantee the page won’t appear in search results unless indexing is also disabled.
Method 3: Disable Search Engine Indexing
This is the most important method for hiding pages from search engines.
Steps:
Open Page Settings
Go to the SEO tab
Toggle off “Hide Page from Search Results”
This adds a noindex tag, telling search engines not to include the page in results.
Method 4: Remove Internal Links
Search engines discover pages by following links. If your hidden page is still linked elsewhere on your site, it may continue to be crawled.
Best practices:
Remove links from menus, buttons, and text
Avoid linking from blog posts or footers
Keep the URL private
This reduces the chances of the page being discovered and indexed.
Method 5: Speed Up Removal with Google Search Console
Even after disabling indexing, your page may still appear in Google Search for a short period.
To speed things up, use Google Search Console:
Steps:
Open Google Search Console
Go to Removals
Submit your page URL
This temporarily removes the page from search results while the noindex tag takes effect.
Key Takeaways
Hiding a page from navigation does not hide it from search engines
The SEO indexing toggle is the most effective built-in solution
Password protection adds an extra layer of privacy
Removing internal links reduces discovery
Google Search Console can speed up removal
FAQs
Can I hide a page but still share it with clients?
Yes. Disable search indexing and share the direct URL privately.
How long does it take for a page to disappear from search results?
It can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on how often Google Search crawls your site.
Does Squarespace allow editing robots.txt?
No. Squarespace automatically manages the robots.txt file, so you cannot directly edit it.
What’s the safest way to fully hide a page?
Combine:
Disabled indexing
No internal links
Optional password protection
Conclusion
Hiding pages in Squarespace is straightforward once you understand the tools available. The key is knowing the difference between hiding a page visually and hiding it from search engines.
For the best results, rely on the built-in SEO settings—especially disabling indexing—and support it with good practices like removing internal links and using Google Search Console when needed.
By combining these methods, you can confidently control which pages appear in search results and keep your site organized, private, and intentional.
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