# Blog

The `blog` object represents a blog in the store, providing access to articles and recent updates.

## Usage Example

```liquid
{%- comment -%} List all articles in the blog with title, summary, and link {%- endcomment -%}
<ul>
  {% for article in blog.articles %}
    <li>
      <a href="{{ article.handle | link }}">{{ article.title }}</a><br>
      <small>{{ article.summary }}</small>
      <br>
      <span>By {{ article.author }} on {{ article.created_at | date: '%Y-%m-%d' }}</span>
    </li>
  {% endfor %}
</ul>
{%- comment -%} Show the 3 most recent articles {%- endcomment -%}
<ul>
  {% for article in blog.recent limit: 3 %}
    <li>{{ article.title }}</li>
  {% endfor %}
</ul>
```

## Properties

### name

Returns the blog name.

### articles

Get all [articles](/reference/liquid/objects/store/article/) posted to this blog.

### recent

Get recently published [articles](/reference/liquid/objects/store/article/).

### last_updated

Get recently updated [articles](/reference/liquid/objects/store/article/).

### comments_are_enabled

Returns true if commenting is enabled for this blog.

### comments_require_account

Returns true if commenting requires customer account.

### comments_require_approval

Returns true if commenting is moderated for this blog.

### metafields

Nested metafields by namespace and key, e.g. `product.metafields.custom.vip`.