How to insert Gallery block to Squarespace 7.1 Sections
Gallery blocks are a versatile tool for showcasing images and videos on Squarespace pages and blog posts. In Squarespace 7.0, these blocks can be placed almost anywhere that supports block insertion. However, in Squarespace 7.1, the ability to insert Gallery blocks is more restricted.
If you're using Squarespace 7.1 and miss the flexibility of Gallery blocks, don’t worry—I’ve created Classic Gallery block plugin to bring back Gallery blocks for 7.1 Classic and Fluid Sections. This guide will walk you through the process.
Gallery Blocks in Squarespace 7.1
Default Supported areas for Gallery blocks
Before diving into the workaround, let’s review where Gallery blocks are supported by default in Squarespace.
Unlocking Gallery Blocks in 7.1 Sections
With Classic Gallery block, you can insert Gallery blocks into areas like Layout Pages, Portfolio Sub-Pages, and Footers in Squarespace 7.1. Once activated, the block inserter will look similar to the examples below:
7.1 Fluid Section
7.1 Classic Section
7.1 Footers
How to Activate and Optimize Gallery Blocks
Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Watch this step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to activate and use Gallery blocks in Squarespace 7.1 sections:
How the Gallery Block Works
Inserted Gallery blocks function exactly as they would in supported areas like blog posts or product additional info. This means you can:
Customize layouts.
Apply interactions.
Integrate your existing design seamlessly.
Bonus: Lightbox Studio Compatibility
Good news for Lightbox Studio users!
Gallery blocks inserted with this workaround are fully compatible with Lightbox Studio
Enhance your galleries with features like zoom and grouped lightboxes.
Transform your Slideshow, Stacked, and Carousel Gallery blocks into lightbox-enabled displays for a polished and interactive user experience.
What’s Next?
I’m exploring ways to bring back the Existing Gallery feature for Squarespace 7.1 Gallery blocks. Stay tuned for updates in the next blog post.
Update: The new feature is live! Check it out here.
The table below explains the Gallery block supported areas on 7.1 & 7.0 templates
Note: Collection landing pages include blog pages, events pages, portfolio pages, and store pages.