Frequently Asked Questions

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Getting Started

How do I start writing on Pluma?

Sign up for a free account and your blog is ready immediately at username.pluma.ink. There's nothing to install, configure, or set up. Open the editor and start writing.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan gives you 20 published articles, a custom subdomain, RSS feeds, Markdown export, and full access to the block editor. No credit card required.

What plans does Pluma offer?

Free (20 articles, subdomain, RSS, block editor), Pro at $5/mo (unlimited articles, analytics, newsletter, custom domain, SEO controls, comments), and Max at $20/mo (everything in Pro plus 365-day analytics and up to 5,000 newsletter subscribers).

Can I use a custom domain?

Yes, on Pro and Max plans you can connect your own domain to your Pluma blog.

The Editor

What does distraction-free mean in practice?

The editor shows your content and a minimal toolbar. No sidebars, no notification badges, no analytics widgets, no social integrations. You see your words and nothing else.

What makes Pluma a minimalist blogging platform?

Pluma strips away everything that gets between you and your writing. No plugins, no themes to configure, no ads, no trackers. You get a clean block editor, a fast published page, and nothing else.

Is minimalist the same as limited?

No. Pluma supports rich content including syntax-highlighted code blocks, LaTeX math, tables, images, blockquotes, and nested lists. Minimalist means the interface stays out of your way, not that features are missing.

Does Pluma have a dark mode?

Yes. Dark mode works across the entire platform — editor, published pages, and settings — and follows your system preference automatically. You can also toggle it manually.

Can I use keyboard shortcuts in the editor?

Yes. Bold, italic, inline code, links, strikethrough, and list indentation all have keyboard shortcuts. You can write and format without reaching for the mouse.

Can I customize the look of my blog?

Pluma intentionally keeps design decisions simple. You can set a display name, bio, and profile picture. Your blog gets a clean, readable layout that works on every device. The focus is on your writing, not on tweaking CSS.

Code, Math & Technical Writing

Does Pluma support syntax highlighting for code blocks?

Yes. Pluma uses Prism.js with support for over 190 programming languages. You select the language for each code block, and highlighting applies in both the editor and the published page.

Can I write LaTeX math equations?

Yes. Pluma has built-in MathJax support for both inline and display math. Equations render as scalable SVG on published pages with a live preview in the editor as you type.

Does Pluma support tables?

Yes. You can add a table block with rows and columns. It renders as a clean HTML table on your published page with no plugins or embedded spreadsheets needed.

Content & Data

Can I export my articles as Markdown?

Yes. Export individual articles or bulk-export everything as a ZIP of Markdown files. Your content is stored as clean, standard Markdown and is never locked in.

What happens to my content if I leave Pluma?

You can export all your articles as Markdown files at any time. Your content is in a universal format that works with any text editor, static site generator, or blogging platform.

Privacy

Does Pluma use any third-party trackers?

No. Pluma loads no third-party tracking scripts on your blog pages. Analytics on Pro and Max plans use first-party data collected by Pluma's own servers only.

Does Pluma show ads on my blog?

No. Pluma never shows ads on any plan. The business model is paid subscriptions from writers, not advertising revenue from readers.

What data does Pluma collect about my readers?

Page views, referrer URLs, and basic visit data. No personal information, no tracking cookies, no fingerprinting, and no data shared with third parties.

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