How to Make Blogger Theme Full Width Like WordPress

If your Blogger website looks narrow and you want it to stretch across the full screen just like a WordPress site, this guide is for you. Many Blogger themes have a fixed container width by default, which limits how much of the screen your content uses. In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn exactly how to make your Blogger theme full width by modifying the container width, updating the CSS, removing the sidebar, and ensuring your layout is fully responsive on all devices. This method works on any Blogger theme and requires no coding experience beyond basic copy and paste. Follow each step carefully and your blog will have a clean, modern, full-width layout in just a few minutes.

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How to Make Your Blogger Theme Full Width (Just Like WordPress)

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Step 1: Locate and Modify the Container Width

• Open your Blogger Theme Editor.
• Search for this line inside <b:skin> (CSS section of the theme)

XML Code

<Variable name="outerContainer.width" description="Container Width" type="length" default="1178px" min="1178px" max="1378px" value="1178px"/>

Replace it with:

XML Code

<Variable name="outerContainer.width" description="Container Width" type="length" default="100%" min="100%" max="100%" value="100%"/>

Step 2: Modify the CSS for Full Width

Search for:

CSS Code

.container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1080px;
    width: 1080px;
}

Replace it with:

CSS Code

.container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

Step 3: Ensure Full Width Layout

Search for:

CSS Code

#outer-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

If there is a max-width value (e.g., max-width: 1178px;), replace it with:

CSS Code

max-width: 100%;

Step 4: Expand Content & Remove Sidebar

Search for:

CSS Code

<style>
/* Container */
.code-container {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
</style>

Replace it with:

CSS Code

.item-view #feed-view {
    width: 100%;
    float: none;
}

Find:

CSS Code

#sidebar-container {
    position: relative;
    float: right;
    width: $(sidebar.width);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 0;
}

Replace it with:

CSS Code

#sidebar-container {
    display: none;
}

Step 5: Save & Test

1. Click Save Theme in Blogger.
2. Open your website on mobile, tablet, and desktop to check if the pages are full-width.

Final Result

After completing all five steps, your Blogger website pages will be full width on all devices, just like a WordPress site. The sidebar will be removed and your content will stretch across the entire screen with a clean and professional layout.

Wrapping Up

Making your Blogger theme full width is one of the most effective ways to give your blog a modern and professional look. By following the five steps in this guide, you have changed the container width, updated the CSS, and removed the sidebar so your content now fills the entire screen on any device.

If the exact CSS class names in your theme are slightly different, use your browser's Inspect tool to find the correct selector and apply the same width changes described here. The logic is the same for any Blogger theme.

If this guide helped you, feel free to share it with other Blogger users. Leave a comment below if you have any questions or run into any issues during the process.

Why Make Your Blogger Theme Full Width?

A full-width Blogger layout is not just about aesthetics — it directly impacts how visitors experience your blog. When your content is limited to a narrow container, it can feel cramped, especially on large desktop screens. A full-width layout makes your blog look modern, professional, and more like a premium website.

Here are the top reasons Blogger users switch to a full-width layout:

• Better readability: Content that stretches naturally across the screen is easier to read without feeling boxed in.
• Improved ad placement: Full-width layouts give you more flexibility to place banners, AdSense units, and promotional sections.
• Professional appearance: Visitors trust blogs that look clean and modern — a full-width design immediately elevates your brand.
• Better mobile experience: When your container is set to 100%, it naturally adapts to all screen sizes without overflow issues.
• Higher engagement: A visually appealing layout keeps visitors on your page longer, reducing bounce rate.

Common Problems When Making Blogger Full Width (And How to Fix Them)

Even after following the steps above, some users run into minor issues. Here are the most common problems and their quick fixes:

• Content stretches too wide on large monitors: Add max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; to your .container class to keep readability on ultra-wide screens.
• Sidebar still visible: Search your theme for all instances of #sidebar and .sidebar and set them to display: none;
• Images not stretching full width: Add img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; } inside your theme CSS.
• Theme reverts after update: Always download a backup of your theme before making any changes via Blogger → Theme → Backup.
• CSS class names are different in your theme: Use Chrome's Inspect tool (right-click → Inspect) to find the exact class name used in your specific theme.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blogger Full Width Layout

Q: Will making my Blogger theme full width affect my SEO?
A: Yes, positively. A full-width responsive layout improves mobile usability, which is a confirmed Google ranking factor. It also reduces bounce rate by improving user experience — both of which contribute to better SEO performance.

Q: Does this method work on all Blogger themes?
A: Yes. The CSS properties like max-width and width are universal. The only difference is the class name used in each theme — use your browser's Inspect tool to find the correct selector if the names differ.

Q: Will I lose my content if I edit the theme CSS?
A: No. Editing CSS only changes the visual appearance. Your posts, pages, and images remain completely safe. However, always download a theme backup before making changes just to be safe.

Q: Can I make only specific pages full width instead of the entire blog?
A: Yes. Blogger adds unique body classes for each page type. For example, use .item-view .container { width: 100%; } to make only individual post pages full width while keeping the homepage layout unchanged.

Q: My theme does not have the exact CSS lines mentioned. What should I do?
A: Open your blog in Chrome → right-click on the narrow container → click Inspect → find the CSS class controlling the width → copy that class name → search for it in your Blogger Theme Editor and apply the width: 100%; max-width: 100%; fix.