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Hatena Blog
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What Hatena Blog is
Hatena Blog is a blogging service from Hatena Blog, a maker founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. The service is available on the web, iOS, and Android. Its listed features include custom domains, theme customization through custom code, scheduled posts, and blog analytics. The Free plan costs nothing and allows up to 3 blogs, 300 MB of monthly photo uploads, and 5 article revision histories. For larger allowances, Hatena Blog offers Pro courses with one-month, one-year, and two-year terms. Each listed Pro course supports up to 10 blogs, 3 GB of monthly photo uploads, and 50 article revision histories. Each listed Pro course has the same stated blog, upload, and revision limits. Custom domains and custom-code theme customization provide ways to configure a blog, while scheduling supports planning posts ahead of time. Blog analytics are also listed as a feature. The service is listed for web, iOS, and Android.
Who it suits
Hatena Blog suits writers who want a blog service with scheduled publishing and analytics across web and mobile platforms. It may also fit people who need custom domains or custom-code theme changes, with a free allowance for up to three blogs or Pro allowances for more.
What it does well
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Supports custom domains and custom-code theme customization.
- Includes post scheduling and blog analytics.
- Pro courses allow up to 10 blogs.
- Pro courses include 3 GB monthly photo uploads and 50 revision histories.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 3 blogs.
- Free plan allows 300 MB of monthly photo uploads.
- Free plan includes 5 article revision histories.
Limits
The Free plan allows up to 3 blogs, 300 MB of monthly photo uploads, and 5 article revision histories. Each listed Pro course raises those allowances to 10 blogs, 3 GB of monthly photo uploads, and 50 article revision histories.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 3 blogs · 300 MB monthly photo uploads · 5 article revision histories | Free |
| Hatena Blog Free | Free · 300MB image uploads/month · up to 3 blogs · 5 edit-history versions | Free |
| Hatena Blog Pro — 1-month course | 30 days; auto-renews · 3GB image uploads/month · up to 10 blogs · 50 edit-history versions · prices include tax | ¥1,008 a month |
| Hatena Blog Pro — 2-year course | One payment for 2 years (730 days); auto-renews · 3GB image uploads/month · up to 10 blogs · 50 edit-history versions · prices include tax | ¥14,400 a year |
| Hatena Blog Pro — 1-year course | One payment for 1 year (365 days); auto-renews · 3GB image uploads/month · up to 10 blogs · 50 edit-history versions · prices include tax | ¥8,434 a year |
As blog.hatena.ne.jp lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://blog.hatena.ne.jp/ or use the service on iOS or Android.
- Choose the Free plan or one of the listed Hatena Blog Pro course terms.
- Create a blog within the chosen plan's blog allowance.
- Set up a custom domain or customize the theme with code if needed.
- Schedule posts and use blog analytics.
Verdict
Choose Hatena Blog if you want a multi-platform blogging service with custom domains, scheduled posts, analytics, and the option to increase blog and upload allowances through a Pro course. The free plan may be restrictive if you need more than three blogs, 300 MB of monthly photo uploads, or five article revision histories.
Questions
Who makes Hatena Blog?
Hatena Blog is the maker. It was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
Which platforms support Hatena Blog?
It is available on the web, iOS, and Android.
What does the Free plan include?
It costs nothing and allows up to 3 blogs, 300 MB of monthly photo uploads, and 5 article revision histories.
What are the Pro course terms?
Hatena Blog lists one-month, one-year, and two-year Pro courses. Each allows up to 10 blogs, 3 GB of monthly photo uploads, and 50 article revision histories.
Does Hatena Blog support custom domains and scheduled posts?
Yes. Custom domains and post scheduling are listed features.
Can users customize themes and view blog analytics?
Yes. Theme customization through custom code and blog analytics are listed features.
Facts from Hatena Blog's own pages
- Analytics and discovery integrations
- Users can add Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Tag Manager; posts may also appear on SmartNews's Hatena channel. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- API
- The AtomPub API supports retrieving, creating, editing, and deleting blog entries and fixed pages, with fixed pages available to paid-plan blogs. · developer.hatena.ne.jp, 11 Oct 2026
- Blog analytics
- Yes · hatena.blog, 21 Sept 2026
- Custom domain
- Yes · hatena.blog, 21 Sept 2026
- Design
- Users can choose design themes, add a title image, and place modules such as related and recent articles. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2001 · blog.hatena.ne.jp, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · hatena.blog, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Kyoto, Japan · blog.hatena.ne.jp, 28 Sept 2026
- Migration
- Hatena Blog supports importing blogs from WordPress and other blog services, including images. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Official iPhone, iPad, and Android apps support writing and publishing posts with editing aids and photos from the device. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- The plan comparison lists Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, and Rakuten Affiliate support; free blogs cannot hide Hatena's own ads. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- A user can create up to 3 blogs on the free plan or 10 with Pro; at most 100 new articles can be saved in 24 hours. · help.hatenablog.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline drafts
- The iPhone and Android apps can save drafts offline. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Paid content integration
- Hatena Blog integrates with codoc so users can sell individual articles and offer paid monthly or annual memberships. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Pro features
- Pro adds ad removal, custom-domain support, hidden Hatena headers and footers, fixed pages, and collaborative blog management with member permissions. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Hatena Blog is a blogging service for recording and sharing thoughts, interests, and diverse viewpoints. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Post scheduling
- Yes · hatena.blog, 21 Sept 2026
- Security and privacy
- Hatena's privacy policy says it uses SSL to protect data transmission when needed and restricts access to registration information to authorized staff. · policies.hatena.ne.jp, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Hatena Blog questions and bug reports are accepted through its support contact form, with replies by email after review. · help.hatenablog.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Theme customization
- custom code · hatena.blog, 21 Sept 2026
- Writing and embeds
- The editor can insert photos, products, videos, and restaurant information with a button, without leaving the editor. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
- Writing formats and privacy
- The service offers a visual editor and Markdown mode, and blogs can be restricted to the owner or acquaintances. · hatena.blog, 11 Oct 2026
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