Google Blogger users unable to apply color or add link to text on Chromium browsers

Google Blogger users have been encountering a series of frustrating problems in the latest versions of web browsers based on Chromium version 125. These issues have disrupted the workflow of many bloggers, prompting a shift to non-Chromium browsers like Firefox as a temporary solution. The bugs, which have been confirmed by product experts in the Blogger community forum, include the inability to add color to text, duplicated text when inserting hyperlinks, issues with resizing images, and changing font sizes.

The culprit behind this digital mayhem appears to be the latest version of Chromium (v125), the open-source web browser engine that powers popular browsers like Google Chrome, Opera and Microsoft Edge. Users have discovered that switching to a non-Chromium browser, such as Firefox, miraculously resolves the issues, providing a temporary reprieve from the blogging blues.

In the Blogger community forum, product experts have confirmed that Google is aware of the problem and actively working on a fix. However, the timeline for a resolution remains uncertain, leaving bloggers in limbo and their creative flow disrupted.

The text color bug, perhaps the most widespread of the bunch, has even spawned a workaround: highlighting the desired text, clicking on another input field (like the post title), and then selecting the color. This quirky maneuver has proven successful for some Blogger users, but not all, highlighting the complexity of the issue. Here’s a GIF of the workaround in action:

Other problems, such as hyperlink duplication, image resizing failures, and font size frustrations remain stubbornly unresolved. Users have resorted to sharing their grievances on the forum, hoping for a swift resolution from Google. Adding insult to injury, a bug report submitted to the Chromium issue tracker was mistakenly marked as fixed, even though the problems persist. This false alarm has only fueled the frustration among bloggers, who are eager to return to their digital storytelling without these technical obstacles.

For now, the only surefire solution seems to be to ditch Chromium-based browsers in favor of alternatives like Firefox or older versions of Opera. While this workaround may suffice for some, it’s far from ideal for those who prefer to stick with their browser of choice.

The Blogger community is abuzz with speculation about the root cause of these issues. Some suspect compatibility problems between Chromium v125 and Blogger’s codebase, while others point fingers at recent updates to the blogging platform itself. Whatever the cause, the hope is that Google will swiftly address these bugs and restore the joy of blogging for its millions of users.

Given that Blogger is a free platform, there is no guarantee of when a fix will be available, but users can rest assured that something is being done. The current advice is to switch to a non-Chromium-based browser, such as Firefox, to avoid these issues in the meantime. For those still using affected browsers, your patience will be tested as you wait further updates.