Wix to Squarespace Migration

Migrate from Wix to Squarespace with LitExtension Experts

Can you transfer Wix to Squarespace? The answer is YES. While you can’t carry over your design/theme because of Wix’s closed system, LitExtension lets you automatically transfer your product catalog safely, with no manual copy-pasting required.

LitExtension moves your Wix store to Squarespace fast and safely. We have over 15 years of experience helping merchants migrate from Wix to Squarespace, with your store staying live throughout the process. Our system combines automation and expert support to transfer your product data precisely – so you always know exactly how to switch from Wix to Squarespace without any technical headaches.

Step 1. Technical Consultation

We audit your Wix store size and structure. We build a custom, risk-free plan to move your data. We identify potential roadblocks immediately and map your custom data fields to fit Squarespace.

Step 2. Pre-Migration Setup

We prepare both platforms. We test your credentials and URLs. We map your Wix data to match the Squarespace architecture perfectly. Both systems sync for a flawless transfer.

Step 3. Demo Migration

We run a test drive. We move a sample of your products to Squarespace. You see exactly how your data looks. We fix any mapping inconsistencies here before executing the final move.

Step 4. Full Migration

We move all your data. Your product categories, collections, and relationships are mapped accurately. Your Wix store stays live during this cloud-based transfer, so you can keep running your business as usual. We notify you when it finishes.

Step 5. Data Verification

We stress-test the new site. We audit your products and product categories. We also verify that your redirects are pointing correctly and can help you submit your new sitemap to Google Search Console, so search engines pick up your Squarespace URLs quickly instead of continuing to index your old Wix pages. We check your Squarespace store thoroughly before handing it over to you.

How to Transfer a Domain from Wix to Squarespace

Moving your data is only half the job – your domain has to follow it. Here’s the fast, 3-step way to finish your Wix to Squarespace switch without leaving this page to search anywhere else:

1. At Wix: Go to your domain settings, select “Transfer away from Wix,” and get your Authorization Code (EPP/Auth Code).
2. At Squarespace: Go to Settings > Domains > Transfer a domain, enter your domain name, and paste the EPP code.
3. Confirm via email and wait for the transfer process to complete.

If you run email through this domain, double-check your MX records once the transfer completes. Domain changes can affect email delivery if those records aren’t carried over or re-added correctly, so it’s worth confirming your inbox is still working before you consider the move fully done.

Check eligibility before you start. Wix does not allow a domain transfer within 60 days of purchase, and changing the registrant contact details can lock the domain for another 60 days. Squarespace also expects the domain to have been with its current provider for at least 60 days, and some extensions cannot be transferred at all. If your domain does not qualify, connect it to Squarespace instead of transferring it. Remove any DNSSEC records first, since they can make a transfer fail, and keep in mind that your Wix site is disconnected from the domain once the transfer completes.

Step 6. Post-Migration Sync

Your Wix store will likely add new products during the migration. We sync this new data to Squarespace:

• Recent Data Migration: Move new data for free within 60 days after your Full Migration completes.
• Re-Migration: Restart the move for free within 60 days after your Full Migration completes.
• Smart Update: Auto-sync Wix changes to Squarespace within 60 days after your Full Migration completes.

This is also a good time to reconnect any third-party tools your store relies on, such as email marketing platforms or payment providers, since these connections don’t carry over automatically and need to be set up fresh on Squarespace.

Step 7. 24/7 Support

We support you for up to 60 days after your Full Migration completes. We troubleshoot issues and guide you through your new Squarespace setup. So – can you transfer Wix to Squarespace without stress? With LitExtension backing you up at every step, the answer is always yes.

Can You Transfer Wix to Squarespace? What Moves and What Does Not

There is no one-click export from Wix, but you can move most of what matters. This table shows what to expect when you migrate Wix to Squarespace:

How to Switch from Wix to Squarespace: The Big Picture

Whether you use LitExtension or do it yourself, the order of work is the same. This is the safest sequence to move from Wix to Squarespace:

1. Build the new site privately: start a Squarespace trial, choose a template, and use a site password so the unfinished site stays out of search results.
2. Import your products: export products from Wix as a CSV, or let LitExtension transfer the catalog, then recreate everything else by hand.
3. Test everything: check products, checkout, forms, and mobile layouts while Wix is still live.
4. Move or connect your domain: do this only when the new site is ready, then add your URL redirects.
5. Cancel Wix last: wait until the Squarespace site is live and you have confirmed nothing you need remains on Wix.

Before You Migrate Wix to Squarespace

A little preparation prevents most surprises:

• Audit your content: decide which pages, posts, and products are worth keeping, because every item you drop is less to rebuild.
• List your Wix apps: note what each one does, such as bookings, forums, or email marketing, and find a Squarespace replacement.
• Record your URLs: save every page, post, and product URL in a spreadsheet while the Wix site is live.
• Check your domain: see whether it was bought through Wix, when it was registered, and where your email is hosted.
• Back up your data: download images, export contacts, and save product data before you change anything.

Manually Switch from Wix to Squarespace

Wix intentionally restricts bulk data exports to trap users on their platform. Manual migration is tedious and requires moving content piece by piece. Follow these steps if you want to move from Wix to Squarespace entirely on your own.

Note: Wix does not let you export your entire database with a single click. Trying to move from Wix to Squarespace manually is a nightmare, since you’re forced to export/import limited CSV files one by one or copy-paste each post by hand. LitExtension’s tool eliminates this bottleneck completely by extracting your data automatically.

Step 1: Build Your Squarespace Site

Squarespace enforces a rigid design system. You must adapt to their block editor. Pick a template and set up your core page hierarchy (Home, About, Blog). Review mobile views constantly; failing to do so guarantees a poor user experience.

Step 2: Export Wix Data

You cannot click one button to export your Wix site. You must extract it manually – this is the step where most people trying to migrate Wix to Squarespace on their own get stuck.

• Blogs: Add /blog-feed.xml to your Wix URL. Save the XML file to capture text and dates. Images will not export.
• Images: Download images individually from the Wix Media Manager. Sort them into local folders.
• Text: Copy and paste text into Google Docs. Alternatively, use the Wix Multilingual section to export a CSV.
• Forms: Export contacts to a CSV. Download submissions. You cannot export form designs.
• Products: If you sell on Wix, export your product list as a CSV from the store dashboard. Keep titles, descriptions, SKUs, prices, variants, and image links, since these are the fields you will map in the next step.

Read our specific breakdown on how to switch from Wix to Squarespace content step by step: How to Export a Wix Website.

Step 3: Import to Squarespace

You must rebuild your site manually.

• Text: Paste text into Squarespace Text Blocks. Reformat headers and links natively.
• Images: Upload images from your local folders into Gallery Blocks. Name files clearly for SEO indexing.
• Blogs: Create new posts. Paste text, upload images, and match your old Wix URLs exactly to avoid destroying your SEO rankings.
• Forms: Build new forms from scratch and connect them to new storage targets.
• Products: Edit your Wix CSV to match Squarespace’s product import template, then import it from the Products panel. Squarespace documents this as the one content type with a direct import path from Wix. Check images, variants, and prices after the import.
• Navigation: Recreate your Wix menu structure in Squarespace’s navigation settings, since menus don’t carry over automatically. Organize pages into your header, footer, or submenus to match how visitors used to browse your Wix site.

Step 4: Move Your Domain

Point your domain to Squarespace to push the site live.

• Option A: Transfer: Unlock the Wix domain. Get the EPP authorization code. Paste it into Squarespace (Settings > Domains). This takes up to 7 days.
• Option B: Connect: Keep your domain registrar. Change DNS records to point to Squarespace. This propagates in 48 hours.

Either way, if you use this domain for email, check your MX records carefully after the change. It’s easy to overlook this while focused on getting the website live, but a wrong or missing MX record can knock out email delivery until it’s fixed.

Read our exact guide on How to Transfer Domain to Squarespace.

Step 5: Cancel Wix

Audit your Squarespace site thoroughly for broken links or missing assets. Once verified, terminate your Wix premium plan in Billing & Payments. Download a final Wix backup before permanently closing the account.

How to Protect SEO When You Move from Wix to Squarespace

URLs are where most ranking risk sits when you migrate from Wix to Squarespace. Wix and Squarespace build page, blog, and product addresses differently, so many URLs change. These steps protect the traffic you have already earned:

• Crawl your Wix site first: list every indexed URL with its title tag and meta description.
• Keep slugs where you can: matching the last part of each address means fewer redirects to maintain.
• Map each old URL to its closest new page: use Squarespace’s URL Mappings tool, and avoid sending everything to the homepage.
• Carry over metadata: check SEO titles, descriptions, headings, and image alt text on every important page.
• Plan for a free Wix address: if your site used only a free Wix address, that address stays with Wix, so old links will stop working. A custom domain avoids the problem.
• Submit your new sitemap: add the Squarespace site to Google Search Console and watch for 404 errors and indexing issues for several weeks.

Some ranking movement after changing platforms is normal, so judge the trend over several weeks rather than the first few days.

When Squarespace May Not Be the Right Fit

Squarespace is simpler than Wix in some ways and more rigid in others. If your site depends on many Wix apps, booking or membership tools, or heavily customized layouts, check that Squarespace can cover those needs before you commit. A trial site is a low-risk way to test.

Before you fully close the door on Wix, take a moment to submit your new Squarespace sitemap to Google Search Console and keep an eye on your search rankings and traffic over the next few weeks. It’s also worth letting your audience know the site has moved, through a quick social media post or email, and updating your new URL anywhere it’s listed elsewhere, like business cards, email signatures, or directory listings. And since Squarespace’s built-in version history is more limited than what Wix offered, it’s worth getting into the habit of exporting your own periodic backups going forward.

A small site with a handful of pages can be rebuilt by hand, but a store with variants, a large catalog, or rankings to protect is usually safer with a tested Wix to Squarespace migration. Whichever way you choose to move from Wix to Squarespace, build and test the new site first, prepare your redirects before launch, and switch your domain and cancel Wix last.