The Python Insider blog has officially moved to a new home. After years of being hosted on Blogger, the team behind the official Python blog decided it was time for a change—one that makes contributing easier, the site faster, and the entire experience more modern. The transition is complete, and all 307 posts from the old platform have been migrated successfully. Old URLs automatically redirect to the new ones, so you don’t have to update bookmarks manually. However, you might want to refresh your RSS reader with the new feed URL. Below, we break down everything you need to know about this move in six key points.
1. A New Permanent Address: blog.python.org
The blog now lives at https://blog.python.org. This cleaner, more memorable domain is backed by a Git repository, which gives the site version control, easier collaboration, and a more transparent publishing process. If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ll notice the same great content—just at a different spot. The move also means that the blog is now part of the broader Python.org ecosystem, making it feel more integrated with the community’s main web presence.
2. All 307 Posts Safely Migrated with Automatic Redirects
No post was left behind. Every single article from the Blogger era has been imported into the new platform. Even better, old URLs (the ones ending with .blogspot.com) automatically redirect to their new counterparts on blog.python.org. So if you have bookmarks or links pointing to the old address, they’ll still work flawlessly. The migration also preserved images and formatting, though if you spot any issues, the team encourages you to file a bug report on the repository.
3. Why the Move: Lowering the Barrier to Contribution
Blogger worked fine for years, but it came with friction. To contribute a post, you needed a Google account and had to use Blogger’s editor. That created an unnecessary hurdle for potential authors. The new setup is much simpler: all posts are written in Markdown and stored as plain files in a Git repository. If you can open a pull request on GitHub, you can write a post. No special tooling, no account beyond a GitHub login—just a text editor and a fork.
4. How to Contribute: A Straightforward Git Workflow
Want to write about a Python release, a core sprint, governance updates, or anything else official? Here’s the short version: fork the repository at https://github.com/python/python-insider-blog, create a new directory under content/posts/ with your chosen slug, add an index.md file with YAML frontmatter (title, date, authors, tags), and optionally include images in the same folder. Then open a pull request. The repo README provides full details on frontmatter fields and local preview options.
5. Under the Hood: Astro, Static HTML, and Keystatic CMS
The site is built with Astro, a modern static site generator, and deployed as fully static HTML. That means blazing-fast load times and no server-side processing. If you prefer a visual editor over raw Markdown, there’s a Keystatic CMS available in development mode—but it’s entirely optional. Styling is handled by Tailwind CSS, and the entire build and deployment pipeline runs through GitHub Actions. This setup ensures that every pull request is automatically previewed before going live.
6. What You Need to Do: Update Feeds and Report Issues
Your RSS reader should automatically discover the new feed at https://blog.python.org/rss.xml, but if it doesn’t, you can manually update the URL. If you encounter broken links, missing images, or formatting glitches from the migration, please file an issue on the repository. Pull requests with fixes are also welcome. The community-driven nature of this new platform means everyone can help keep the blog in top shape.
The Python Insider blog’s move represents a significant step forward in openness and collaboration. By switching to a Git-based, static site approach, the team has made it easier than ever for community members to contribute, while also improving performance and maintainability. Whether you’re a longtime reader or a first-time visitor, we hope you enjoy the new experience. Happy reading—and if you have a story to share, the repository is just a fork away.