How do I remove(drop) page number of blank pages between chapters added by two-sided mode?

Question

I want to keep the blank pages that added using two-side mode, however I want drop those pages from numbering. Using \clearpage and \thispagestyle{empty} at end of chapters to force blank pages manually when using one-side mode do not do that either. I meant using those commands altogether just give plain pages but yet considered in numbering.

Answer 1

Import the afterpage package using:

\usepackage{afterpage}

If you want a totally blank page that doesn't add to the page number, use:

\afterpage{\null
           \thispagestyle{empty}
           \addtocounter{page}{-1}
           \newpage}

If you want a blank page that adds to the page counter, remove \addtocounter{page}{-1}