{"id":1575,"date":"2026-08-27T07:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/?p=1575"},"modified":"2026-08-27T07:17:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:17:57","slug":"how-to-remove-the-powered-by-wordpress-footer-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-the-powered-by-wordpress-footer-links\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove the Powered by WordPress Footer Links"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most default WordPress themes add a small &#8220;Powered by WordPress&#8221; credit line in the footer. It is harmless, but it can also make a business site look less polished, and it takes up space you might rather use for your own copyright notice, navigation links, or branding. The good news is that removing it is completely legal and usually takes just a few minutes. This guide walks through every reliable method, from the easiest to the most advanced, along with the one method you should avoid entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-cf86eb59      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-the-footer-credit-appears-in-the-first-place\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why the Footer Credit Appears in the First Place<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#method-1-using-the-theme-customizer\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Method 1: Using the Theme Customizer<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#method-2-using-the-full-site-editor-for-block-based-themes\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Method 2: Using the Full Site Editor for Block Based Themes<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#method-3-removing-the-credit-through-a-page-builder\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Method 3: Removing the Credit Through a Page Builder<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#method-4-removing-the-credit-with-code\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Method 4: Removing the Credit With Code<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#warning-avoid-the-css-method-entirely\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Warning: Avoid the CSS Method Entirely<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#which-method-should-you-use\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Which Method Should You Use<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Removing the WordPress footer credit is fully legal, since WordPress is released under the GPL license and can be freely modified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The theme customizer is the fastest method and works for most modern themes without touching any code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block based themes use the Full Site Editor instead of the classic customizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page builder users can usually edit the footer directly inside the builder itself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short functions.php snippet works when your<a href=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/free-seo-friendly-wordpress-themes\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/free-seo-friendly-wordpress-themes\/\"> theme<\/a> does not offer a built in option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use the CSS display none method, since it can get your site flagged for hiding links and hurt your search rankings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always back up your site before editing any theme files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Footer Credit Appears in the First Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress itself does not force this text onto your site. Individual theme developers add it, usually as a small thank you to the WordPress project or as branding for their own theme shop. Since WordPress and most of its themes are released under the General Public License, you are fully within your rights to edit, remove, or replace this text however you like. There is no legal risk involved in removing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Using the Theme Customizer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the simplest method and works for a large number of classic, non block themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your WordPress dashboard, go to <strong>Appearance<\/strong> and then <strong>Customize<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look through the available sections for one labeled <strong>Footer<\/strong>, <strong>Footer Credits<\/strong>, or <strong>Site Identity<\/strong>, since the exact wording depends on your theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your theme includes this option, you will see a text field containing the current footer credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear the field entirely, or replace it with your own custom text, such as your business name and copyright year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Publish<\/strong> to save the change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every theme includes this setting, so if you do not see a relevant option, move on to one of the methods below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image borderRadisu\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/remove-footer-links.webp\" alt=\"how to remove powered by wordpress footer link\" class=\"wp-image-1578\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7911549916364082;width:895px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/remove-footer-links.webp 686w, https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/remove-footer-links-300x167.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Using the Full Site Editor for Block Based Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using a block based theme, such as one of the newer default WordPress themes, the classic customizer may not apply. Instead, use the Full Site Editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Appearance<\/strong> and then <strong>Editor<\/strong> from your dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Templates<\/strong> section and open the template that controls your footer, often called <strong>Footer<\/strong> directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the text block containing the &#8220;Powered by WordPress&#8221; credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete the block, or edit the text directly to replace it with your own message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method gives you full visual control without writing any code, which makes it a good option for less technical users on newer themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 3: Removing the Credit Through a Page Builder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your site was built using a page builder such as Elementor, Divi, or a similar tool, the footer is often managed entirely within the builder rather than through the default WordPress theme settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your page builder and locate the footer template or footer widget area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the text or widget block containing the WordPress credit line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete it or replace the content with your own footer text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save and publish the updated footer template.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since page builders vary widely in layout, the exact steps depend on which builder you are using, but the general process of locating and editing the footer widget stays consistent across most of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 4: Removing the Credit With Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your theme does not offer a built in option and you are not using a page builder, you can remove or replace the footer credit using a small code snippet. This method requires a bit more caution, so back up your site first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Appearance<\/strong> and then <strong>Theme File Editor<\/strong>, or connect to your site using FTP or your hosting file manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your theme&#8217;s functions.php file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the following snippet near the bottom of the file, before the closing PHP tag if one exists:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left borderRadisu has-base-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">function custom_footer_credit() {<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; echo &#8216;Copyright &#8216; . date(&#8216;Y&#8217;) . &#8216; Your Site Name. All rights reserved.&#8217;;<br>}<br>add_filter(&#8216;the_generator&#8217;, &#8216;__return_empty_string&#8217;);<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save the file and refresh your site to confirm the new footer text appears correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If editing functions.php directly feels risky, consider creating a simple site specific plugin instead, since edits to a plugin are not lost when your theme updates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image borderRadisu\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-to-remove-the-powered-by-wordPress-footer-links-01.webp\" alt=\"how to remove powered by wordpress footer link\" class=\"wp-image-1577\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9232831293428803;width:895px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-to-remove-the-powered-by-wordPress-footer-links-01.webp 852w, https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-to-remove-the-powered-by-wordPress-footer-links-01-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/digiinte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-to-remove-the-powered-by-wordPress-footer-links-01-768x399.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning: Avoid the CSS Method Entirely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may come across tutorials recommending a quick CSS fix using a rule like .site-info { display: none; }. While this technically hides the credit line visually, it does not remove the actual link from your site&#8217;s code. Search engines can still see it, and hiding a link with CSS is a common tactic used by spam sites to sneak in hidden links. This can put your site at risk of being flagged or penalized in search rankings. Stick to one of the methods above instead, since they actually remove the content rather than just hiding it from view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Method Should You Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your theme has a built in footer setting under the customizer, use <strong>Method 1<\/strong>, since it is the fastest and safest option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are using a block based theme, use <strong>Method 2<\/strong> through the Full Site Editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your site is built with a page builder, edit the footer directly inside <strong>Method 3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If none of the above apply, use the code based <strong>Method 4<\/strong>, and make sure you have a backup first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use the CSS hiding method, regardless of how quick it looks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-a06ed9b2 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ec78b72e \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is it legal to remove the Powered by WordPress footer link?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. WordPress is open source software released under the GPL license, which allows you to freely modify, remove, or redistribute it, including any footer credit text added by a theme.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-72995d9d \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Will removing the footer link break my site?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No, as long as you use one of the safe methods above. Removing the credit text does not affect your site&#8217;s core functionality.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b1f56b59 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>Can I just hide the text with CSS instead of removing it?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>This is not recommended. Hiding a link with CSS instead of removing it can be flagged by search engines as a spam tactic, which risks hurting your site&#8217;s search rankings.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-db79864a \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong><strong>What if my theme does not have a footer setting at all?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>In that case, use the functions.php code method, or consider switching to a theme that offers built in footer customization if you plan to make frequent changes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Removing the &#8220;Powered by WordPress&#8221; footer credit is a simple, fully legal way to make your site look more professional and give that footer space to your own branding. Start with the theme customizer or Full Site Editor if your theme supports it, fall back to the code method if needed, and always steer clear of the CSS hiding trick regardless of how tempting the shortcut looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most default WordPress themes add a small &#8220;Powered by WordPress&#8221; credit line in the footer. It is harmless, but it can also make a business site look less polished, and it takes up space you might rather use for your own copyright notice, navigation links, or branding. 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