How to Remove Date from Blogger Comments
Have you ever looked at your Blogger comments and thought the date looked unnecessary or made your blog feel a bit outdated? You’re not alone. Many bloggers prefer a clean and timeless look without showing when each comment was posted. Removing the date from Blogger comments is actually easier than you might think. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process in a simple, friendly way so you can do it yourself in just a few minutes.
Why Remove the Date from Blogger Comments?
Before we jump into the steps, let’s understand why some bloggers remove the date. When readers visit older posts, seeing old comment dates can make the content feel less relevant, even if the information is still useful. By hiding the date, your comments look fresh and active all the time. It also makes your blog design look cleaner and more modern.
If you’re focusing on evergreen content — posts that stay relevant for years — removing the date can be a smart move. It gives your blog a timeless appeal and keeps readers focused on the conversation, not the calendar.
Backup Your Blogger Theme First
Before you make any changes, it’s always best to create a backup of your current Blogger theme. This way, if something goes wrong, you can easily restore your blog.
To do this:
1. Go to your Blogger Dashboard.
2. Click Theme from the left sidebar.
3. Select the down arrow beside the “Customize” button.
4. Choose Backup and download your theme file.
Now that your theme is safe, let’s move on to the editing part.
Step 1: Access Your Blogger Theme Editor
Once you’ve backed up your theme, it’s time to edit the code.
1. From your Blogger Dashboard, go to Theme.
2. Click the down arrow beside the “Customize” button.
3. Select Edit HTML.
This will open your blog’s HTML editor, where you’ll make a small change to remove the date. Don’t worry — you don’t need to be a coding expert. Just follow along carefully.
Step 2: Find the Comment Date Code
Now, use the search feature to locate the part of your theme that controls the comment date.
1. Click inside the HTML editor.
2. Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac) to open the search bar.
3. Type one of these keywords to find the date line:
data:comment.timestamp
comment-timestamp
Once you find it, you’ll see a section of code that looks something like this:
<span class='datetime'><data:comment.timestamp/></span>
This line displays the date and time on each comment.
Step 3: Hide the Comment Date Using CSS
You can remove or hide it completely using CSS. The easiest way is to add a small code snippet in your theme’s CSS section.
Scroll to the very bottom of the HTML editor and look for this line:
]]></b:skin>
Just above it, paste this simple code:
.comment-timestamp {
display: none;
}
This code hides the comment date from appearing under your posts.
Step 4: Save Your Changes
After adding the CSS, click Save theme at the top right corner. Then go back to your blog and refresh the page. You’ll notice that the comment dates are gone, leaving a cleaner and more professional look.
If the date still shows, try clearing your browser cache or refreshing the page a few times. Sometimes, Blogger takes a few moments to update.
Bonus Tip: Customize Your Comment Section
While you’re editing your comment section, you can also customize how comments appear. For example, you can:
Change the font style for comment text.
Adjust the spacing between comments.
Add a small border or background to make replies stand out.
All these little details help create a more engaging experience for your readers.
Final Thoughts
Removing the date from Blogger comments is a simple tweak that can make your blog look neater and more timeless. It keeps the focus on the conversation rather than the age of the post. With just a small CSS change, you can achieve a cleaner design without affecting any other part of your site.
So go ahead, give your comment section a quick makeover today. You’ll be surprised how much more polished your blog will look without those distracting dates.
