Squarespace Lays Off 19 Percent of Workforce in Push to Streamline Operations

Squarespace is cutting approximately 300 jobs — 19 percent of its roughly 1,800-person workforce — as the website-building platform moves to restructure its operations, the company confirmed in November 2026.

Squarespace spokesperson Jeff Seedman shared the news in a statement to The Verge. “The changes are intended to simplify how we operate, sharpen our priorities and enable the company to move faster as we position Squarespace for its next phase of growth,” Seedman said. “We are grateful for the contributions of our departing colleagues and are providing comprehensive support to help them through the transition.”

Affected employees will receive 16 weeks of base pay along with healthcare benefits extended through May 2027, according to Seedman.

The layoffs come roughly two years after Squarespace expanded into AI. In 2024, the company launched its Blueprint AI tool, which generates websites, copy, blog posts, product descriptions, and more. That same year, private equity firm Permira closed its acquisition of Squarespace.

The cuts suggest the company may be recalibrating its priorities and organizational structure following that period of expansion and ownership change. With hundreds of employees affected and severance packages in place, the transition could have a significant impact on Squarespace’s day-to-day operations as it moves into its next phase.