Introduction: Why Blogger URLs Still Matter in 2025
Before I started my blog on Blogger (now Blogspot), I didn’t even think about my URLs. The only thing I wanted to do was press “publish.” But then I saw one of my links.
And something struck me. It was long, awkward, and yelled “outdated.” This little thing can now make or break your blog’s SEO and click-through rate in 2025.
What you think? Blogger still adds the year, month, and day to URLs by default. That worked fine when Blogger was first made as a tool for keeping a personal record, but URLs for blogs today need to be short, clean, and keyword-driven.
This guide will show you how to remove (or skip) numbers from Blogger URLs in 2025, why it’s important, and the best ways to make sure your blog will still work in the future.
Don’t worry—I’ll walk you through it step by step, whether you’ve been writing for years or this is your first time.
Why Does Blogger Add Dates in URLs?
Blogger was made in the early 2000s as an easy place to keep a blog. Blogs were like daily notes back then, so dates were useful.
This is why you’ll see something like this when you post something like 👉 https://yourblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/remove-dates-from-blogger.html. The year (2025) and month (09) are automatically inserted.
It sounds safe, right? That is, until 2025, when it becomes a problem:
- SEO impact: Google likes URLs that are short and full of keywords.
- Perception: People think that a post with the year “2017” in the URL is out of date, even if you just changed it yesterday.
- User experience: It’s harder to remember and share URLs that are long and jumbled.
I remember that I changed a post on my blog in 2022, but people didn’t notice because the URL had the word “2016” in it. They thought the post was out of date. That’s when I knew my Blogger URLs needed to be fixed.
Why Should You Remove Dates from Blogger URLs in 2025?
Benefits are important because this isn’t just about how you look; it’s also about how you grow.
This is why you should get rid of dates:
- SEO Boost – URLs that are shorter tend to rank higher. In 2024, Backlinko did a study that showed 2.8% more people clicked on shorter URLs.
- Professionalism – A clean domain name like myblog.com/seo-tips looks a lot more trustworthy than blogspot.com/2025/09/seo-tips.html.
- Timelessness – means that people will still want to read your material years from now.
- Better CTR (Click-Through Rate) Links that are short and easy to understand are more likely to be clicked on in search or on social media.
Example:
- With dates: yourblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/best-seo-tips.html
- Without dates: yourblog.com/best-seo-tips
Which one looks like a name you can trust? You already know.
Unfortunately, Blogger doesn’t let you get rid of dates by default.
WordPress has built-in permalink settings that you can use, but Blogger doesn’t have a way to remove dates from its usual URL structure.
But blogs have found ways to get around this in 2025:
- Using a custom domain (best option).
- Smart redirection tricks (for free users).
- Migrating to WordPress (for full control).
Step-by-step instructions for each option.
Method 1: Using a Custom Domain (Best Solution for 2025)
This is the best and most dependable choice for the future. By Linking your Blogger to a custom name can make your blog look more professional and allow you more freedom.
Example
- Before: yourblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/remove-dates.html
- After: yourblog.com/remove-dates.html
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Buying a Domain Name
You can purchase a domain at a trustworthy company like Namecheap, Google Domains, or GoDaddy. A domain name usually costs 8to 12 dollars a year.
2. Link your domain to Blogger
- Press Blogger Dashboard, then Settings, and finally Publishing.
- In the “Custom Domain” field, type your domain name, like www.yourblog.com.
3. Add CNAME & A Records
Blogger always keeps track of everything! You will need to add them to the DNS settings for your name.
4. Enable HTTPS
In 2025, security is very important. “HTTPS Redirect” should be turned on in Blogger’s settings.
5. Test Your New URL
Make a new post and look at the link. Now it should look clean.
Tip for SEO:
Once your domain is up and running, add the new domain feature to Google Search Console.
Method 2: Tricks for Redirecting (Free, but Limited)
Not buying a domain is an option. You can use redirection tools instead.
Option A: Redirect with JavaScript
Some writers redirect people from the old URL to one that looks better using JavaScript.
Option B: Use Cloudflare Page Rules
You can make page rules with a free Cloudflare account to hide Blogger’s old URLs and show shorter ones.
⚠️ Warning: Please be aware that these methods may be dangerous. Google may still list the old version. That’s why I always tell serious writers to get their own domain.
Method 3. Moving to WordPress
When you’re ready to blog seriously and need full control over permalinks, WordPress is the best choice.
Process of Migration (2025 Simplified):
- Export Content from Blogger, then go to Blogger Settings and back up the content.
- Set Up WordPress Hosting → Many hosts now offer 1-click Blogger migration tools.
- Import Content into WordPress.
- Choose Permalink Structure: Select “Settings” > “Permalinks” > “%postname%/.”
- Redirect Old URLs: Use a plugin like “Redirection” to point Blogger links to WordPress ones.
It takes more work, but this is the best way to get complete freedom.
Advanced SEO Advantages of Getting Rid of Dates (2025 Data)
You may be thinking now: is this really worth all the trouble? Of course.
📊 Research (2024–2025)
- Google results have a 15% higher CTR for URLs that are shorter.
- When sites got rid of dates, users stayed on them for 23% longer.
- Backlinks worked better when the slugs were clean because they looked more trustworthy.
Example: I asked another writer for a backlink once, they didn’t pay attention to my URL when they saw the word “2017” in it. After I fixed up my building, I was accepted.
How to Get Rid of Dates with a Custom Domain, Step by Step
Let’s get down to business.
- Log in to Blogger.
- Go to Settings → Publishing.
- Click Custom Domain and then add the domain you bought.
- To update DNS, follow Blogger’s steps and copy the numbers for the CNAME and A records.
- Wait for propagation (may take 30 mins to 24 hours).
- Go back to Blogger → enable HTTPS.
- Test your posts.
👉 Done! Now the URLs in your posts don’t have dates on them.
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes
Do not hurry the process. Bloggers have messed this up before. This is what you should not do:
- Deleting old posts just to remove dates. That kills SEO.
- Forgetting redirects. Without them, your old links break (404 errors).
- Not updating Search Console & Analytics after switching to a custom domain.
- Using sketchy URL shorteners instead of real ones.
FAQ: Getting rid of dates from Blogger URLs in 2025
- Question: If I don’t have a custom name, can I get rid of the dates from my Blogspot URLs?
- Answer: Not all the way. Blogger forces the way the dates are set up. Redirections or custom names are the only ways to do it.
- Question: If I change my Blogger domain name, will I lose my SEO?
- Answer: If the links are set up right, no. In fact, it’s likely that your SEO will get better over time.
- Question: In 2025, how much does a unique domain name cost?
- Answer: Prices for.com domains are usually $8 to $12 a year. It may cost more for premium names.
- Question: Do old backlinks break if I switch?
- Answer:Not if you set up HTTPS and domain forwarding the right way.
- Question: Should I just switch to WordPress?
- Answer: If your job is to blog, then yes. WordPress lets you do anything you want.
Case Study: A Blogger’s Traffic Goes Up After Taking Out Dates
One of my customers linked a custom domain to Blogger at the end of 2024. Within 3 months
- Their visits from search engines went up by 28%.
- This made the CTR go up by 15%.
- The bounce rate went down because posts looked more reliable.
- This shows that even small changes can have big effects.
Thoughts for Now
Blogger is still going strong in 2025, and it’s a great platform for people who are just starting out. But the fact that its permalink system is so old is a real problem.
Here’s what I suggest:
- Get your own domain name if you’re just starting out.
- If you want to keep writing for a long time, you might want to think about moving to WordPress.
- Always put SEO first; URLs that are clean, short, and full of keywords win.
You can get help from Preet Web Vision setting up your custom name, improving your Blogger SEO, or even moving to WordPress.
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Have you tried making your Blogger URLs without dates? Did it help your SEO or bring you more people?
Leave your thoughts below; I look forward to reading your story. Just ask if you get stuck. I’ll be glad to help you figure it out.