How to Remove ?m=1 and ?m=0 from Blogger URLs (Mobile/Desktop View Fix)

If you’re using Blogger (Blogspot) and you've noticed URLs like https://example.blogspot.com/?m=1 or ?m=0 appearing in your browser, you’re not alone. These parameters are automatically added by Blogger to manage how your site is displayed on mobile and desktop devices.

In this guide, we’ll explain:

1. What ?m=1 and ?m=0 mean

2. Why they appear

3. How they affect your site

4. And how to remove them cleanly from the URL without affecting the design or functionality of your site.

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📱 What Does ?m=1 Mean?

The ?m=1 parameter appears when a mobile device visits your Blogger site. It signals Blogger to load the mobile-optimized version of your blog.

Example:

1. https://example.blogspot.com (desktop)

2. https://example.blogspot.com/?m=1 (mobile)

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🖥️ What Does ?m=0 Mean?

The ?m=0 parameter is added when someone forces the desktop view on a mobile device. It tells Blogger to load the desktop version instead of the mobile view.

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❓ Why Remove ?m=1 and ?m=0?

While these parameters help with responsive display, they can:

1. Make your URLs look messy

2. Cause duplicate URL issues (SEO)

3. Confuse users

4. Affect sharing links (e.g., on WhatsApp)

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✅ Solution 1: Clean ?m=1 and ?m=0 Using JavaScript

You can remove both parameters from your URLs using a small JavaScript snippet.

👨‍💻 Step-by-step:

1. Go to your Blogger Dashboard.

2. Navigate to Theme > Edit HTML.

3. Find the </head> tag.

4. Paste the following script just above it:

"<script>
let url = new URL(window.location.href);
url.searchParams.delete("m");
window.history.replaceState({}, document.title, url.pathname + url.search);
</script>"

This script automatically removes ?m=1 and ?m=0 from your URL without reloading the page, giving users a cleaner and more professional experience.

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🚫 Alternative (Not Recommended): Disable Mobile View Completely

If you don’t want to use Blogger’s mobile version at all, you can disable it — but this is not recommended unless your theme is already fully responsive.

Steps:

1. Go to Theme.

2. Click the gear icon under the mobile preview.

3. Select "No. Show desktop theme on mobile devices."

4. Save changes.

🔴 Warning: This will show the full desktop site even on small screens, which may look bad on mobile.

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🎨 Best Practice: Use a Responsive Theme

Using a modern responsive theme removes the need for mobile-specific URLs like ?m=1. Responsive themes adjust automatically to any screen size.

You can find responsive Blogger themes at:

1. Gooyaabi Templates

2. BTemplates

3. Sora Templates

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🧠 Final Thoughts

Removing ?m=1 and ?m=0 from your Blogger URLs:

1. Improves user experience

2. Makes URLs cleaner

3. Helps avoid duplicate pages in search engines

Whether you're focused on aesthetics or SEO, a simple JavaScript tweak can make a big difference. And for a long-term solution, consider upgrading to a responsive theme.

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💬 Have questions or facing issues? Leave a comment below and I’ll be happy to help!