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If you’re like many of us who started out in the early days of the internet, you might remember Typepad as that friendly, no-fuss platform that made sharing your thoughts online super simple. Launched way back in 2003 by the team at Six Apart (the same folks behind Movable Type), Typepad was designed for everyday people who just wanted to blog without dealing with tech headaches like setting up servers or installing complicated software. It quickly became popular, even powering blogs for big names like the BBC, MSNBC, Time, and Wired.

I have a fond (if a bit nostalgic) memory of my own early blogging days with Typepad. Back in 2006, I was just a hobbyist writer sharing recipes and travel stories from my backpacking trips across Europe. I didn’t know a thing about coding or hosting, so Typepad was a lifesaver—I’d log in, type up my post about that amazing gelato in Rome, upload a few blurry phone pics, and hit publish. No fuss, no muss. It felt magical at the time, like the internet was finally accessible to regular folks like me. But as my blog grew, I started craving more customization, which is what eventually led me to dive into WordPress.

But here’s the big news: Typepad is officially calling it quits. According to their recent announcement, the platform will shut down on September 30, 2025. After that date, you won’t be able to access your account, manage your blog, or even grab your old posts and content. Everything will be permanently deactivated, and there won’t be any way to export your stuff afterward. If you’re a Typepad user, the clock is ticking—make sure to export your posts and comments before the end of September. (Heads up: Their FAQ mentions exporting text content, but it doesn’t cover images or other media, so double-check that.)

This isn’t totally out of the blue. Typepad stopped taking new sign-ups back in 2020, redirecting folks to Bluehost (a WordPress hosting service owned by the same parent company, Newfold Digital). Their own blog and social channels have been quiet for years, with just the odd update here and there. It’s sad to see another piece of blogging history fade away, especially as platforms like WordPress have evolved to offer even more user-friendly options.