{"id":28934,"date":"2021-01-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/?p=28934"},"modified":"2021-06-26T18:01:25","modified_gmt":"2021-06-26T12:16:25","slug":"remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Proudly Powered by WordPress Footer Link ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After installing WordPress, you will notice a text at your website\u2019s footer that reads \u2018<strong>Proudly Powered by WordPress<\/strong>.\u2019 WordPress normally gives credit to your site with that text by default. Some themes further add their own credit to the footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shouldn\u2019t be much of a problem to leave the footer credits as it is. However, it does seem rather unprofessional when it comes to a professional website. Instead, you might want to add a copyright text or logo or some information about the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we have described how to remove the default \u201cProudly Powered by WordPress\u201d footer link in four different ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let us begin now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#Is_It_Legal_to_Remove_The_Default_Footer_Link_in_WordPress\" >Is It Legal to Remove The Default Footer Link in WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#How_To_Remove_%E2%80%9CProudly_Powered_by_WordPress%E2%80%9D_Footer_Link\" >How To Remove \u201cProudly Powered by WordPress\u201d Footer Link:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#Method_1_Using_the_Theme_Customizer_Option\" >Method 1: Using the Theme Customizer Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#Method_2_Using_Plugin\" >Method 2: Using Plugin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#1_Blossom_Themes_Footer_Copyright_Plugin\" >1. Blossom Themes Footer Copyright Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#2_Remove_Footer_Credit_Plugin\" >2.&nbsp; Remove Footer Credit Plugin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#Method_3_Editing_the_footerphp_File\" >Method 3: Editing the footer.php File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#Method_4_Using_Custom_CSS_Code\" >Method 4: Using Custom CSS Code<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/remove-proudly-powered-by-wordpress\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Legal_to_Remove_The_Default_Footer_Link_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Is It Legal to Remove The Default Footer Link in WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s legal to remove the default footer link since WordPress is a free software and licensed under GPL. This license gives you the right not only to edit it but also to redistribute it. So feel free to edit whatever you like in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Remove_%E2%80%9CProudly_Powered_by_WordPress%E2%80%9D_Footer_Link\"><\/span>How To Remove \u201cProudly Powered by WordPress\u201d Footer Link:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many methods to remove the footer link in WordPress. Here, we have mentioned four different methods to do that. Follow the instructions below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_the_Theme_Customizer_Option\"><\/span>Method 1: Using the Theme Customizer Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, this feature is available only on <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/theme\/premium-wordpress-themes\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">premium themes<\/a>. But you might as well check this option in the free versions. You might get the option if you\u2019re lucky. The steps are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard as admin.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Go to <strong>\u2018Appearance\u2019 <\/strong>and click on \u2018<strong>Customize<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Customize-setting-.png\" alt=\"Customize setting\" class=\"wp-image-32025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Customize-setting-.png 686w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Customize-setting--300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Customize-setting--107x60.png 107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Scroll down to the \u2018<strong>Footer Settings.<\/strong>\u2019<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/footer-settings-on-customizer.png\" alt=\"footer settings on theme customizer\" class=\"wp-image-32029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/footer-settings-on-customizer.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/footer-settings-on-customizer-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/footer-settings-on-customizer-108x60.png 108w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can type your new footer link in the box that appears.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/new-footer-note.png\" alt=\"new footer note using the theme customizer\" class=\"wp-image-32031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/new-footer-note.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/new-footer-note-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/new-footer-note-100x60.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Using_Plugin\"><\/span>Method 2: Using Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very easy to make changes to your site using plugins. Moreover, you don\u2019t even need coding knowledge to use the plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Blossom_Themes_Footer_Copyright_Plugin\"><\/span>1. <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blossomthemes.com\/wordpress-themes\/blossomthemes-footer-copyright\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Blossom Themes Footer Copyright<\/a> Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To edit the footer in WordPress, we recommend the Blossom Themes Footer Copyright plugin. This is a premium plugin that helps to remove the default WordPress footer link and add your tag line. However, this plugin is available in all premium Blossom themes. So if you are using a premium theme, you don\u2019t need to spend another dime for this plugin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to to remove footer link using Blossom Themes Footer Copyright plugin:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get the plugin from this <a href=\"https:\/\/blossomthemes.com\/wordpress-themes\/blossomthemes-footer-copyright\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Install and activate the plugin.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now, navigate to <strong>\u2018Tools\u2019 <\/strong>on your dashboard and click on \u2018<strong>BTFC license.\u2019<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Blossom-Themes-Footer-Copyright-license.png\" alt=\"Blossom Themes Footer Copyright license\" class=\"wp-image-32046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Blossom-Themes-Footer-Copyright-license.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Blossom-Themes-Footer-Copyright-license-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Blossom-Themes-Footer-Copyright-license-101x60.png 101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Activate the licence of the plugin.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Once you do that, click on the \u2018<strong>Go to the Customizer<\/strong>\u2019 button below.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enter-license-code.png\" alt=\"Enter BTFC Licensee Code and go to customizer\" class=\"wp-image-32047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enter-license-code.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enter-license-code-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enter-license-code-105x60.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Under the \u2018<strong>Footer Settings<\/strong>\u2019 panel, type in the footer you want to display on your site.<\/li><li>Click on <strong>\u2018Publish\u2019 <\/strong>once you&#8217;re done.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Changing-Footer-Copyright.png\" alt=\"Changing Footer Copyright\" class=\"wp-image-32049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Changing-Footer-Copyright.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Changing-Footer-Copyright-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Changing-Footer-Copyright-90x60.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have successfully removed the default WordPress footer link using the Blossom Themes Footer Copyright plugin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Remove_Footer_Credit_Plugin\"><\/span>2.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/remove-footer-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Remove Footer Credit <\/a>Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/remove-footer-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Remove Footer Credit <\/a>plugin is another effective plugin that helps to remove Proudly Powered by WordPress footer link on your site. You can easily install this plugin and use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how you use this plugin:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Login to your WordPress dashboard as admin.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on <strong>\u2018Plugins\u2019 <\/strong>and then select the \u2018<strong>Add New<\/strong>\u2019 option.<\/li><li>Search for \u2018Remove Footer Credit\u2019 on the search tab.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Install and Activate the plugin.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/intsall-remove-footer-credit-plugin.png\" alt=\"install the Remove footer credit plugin\" class=\"wp-image-32036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/intsall-remove-footer-credit-plugin.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/intsall-remove-footer-credit-plugin-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/intsall-remove-footer-credit-plugin-99x60.png 99w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Now, click on <strong>\u2018Tools\u2019 <\/strong>and select \u2018<strong>Remove Footer Credit\u2019<\/strong> option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remove-Footer-Credit.png\" alt=\"how to remove footer credit plugin access on dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-32038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remove-Footer-Credit.png 544w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remove-Footer-Credit-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Remove-Footer-Credit-98x60.png 98w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You need to enter the text or HTML that you want to remove and then add a footer text in the second text field.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enter-text-or-HTML-on-remove-footer-credit.png\" alt=\"Enter footer in remover footer credit plugin\" class=\"wp-image-32040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enter-text-or-HTML-on-remove-footer-credit.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enter-text-or-HTML-on-remove-footer-credit-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/enter-text-or-HTML-on-remove-footer-credit-85x60.png 85w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the <strong>\u2018Save\u2019 <\/strong>button at the bottom of the page.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Editing_the_footerphp_File\"><\/span>Method 3: Editing the footer.php File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with codes, you can use this method to edit the footer in the backend. You might want to make the backup file of the theme before messing with the codes so that you can revert the changes if there is any fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a guide on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/backup-wordpress-website\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">how to backup WordPress sites<\/a><\/strong>. This guide includes easy methods to create a backup file. Check it out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, to edit footer.php file via admin panel, follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard as admin.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Go to <strong>\u2018Appearance\u2019 <\/strong>and then click on \u2018<strong>Theme Editor.<\/strong>\u2019<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Theme-editor-setting.png\" alt=\"Theme editor setting\" class=\"wp-image-31777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Theme-editor-setting.png 667w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Theme-editor-setting-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Theme-editor-setting-114x60.png 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select the theme to edit from the right-hand side.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/select-theme-from-theme-editor.png\" alt=\"select the theme from the left side of theme editor\" class=\"wp-image-32042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/select-theme-from-theme-editor.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/select-theme-from-theme-editor-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/select-theme-from-theme-editor-95x60.png 95w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Scroll down on the \u2018<strong>Theme Files<\/strong>\u2019 section and locate <strong>\u2018footer.php<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li><li>You can use the <strong><em>Ctrl + F<\/em><\/strong> key to find the file if you are having trouble.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Locate the following line of code.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/edit-footer-php.png\" alt=\"edit footer.php\" class=\"wp-image-32044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/edit-footer-php.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/edit-footer-php-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/edit-footer-php-92x60.png 92w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You need to replace this code with the code below,&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Replace-the-code-with-this.png\" alt=\"Replace the code with this\" class=\"wp-image-28948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Replace-the-code-with-this.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Replace-the-code-with-this-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Replace-the-code-with-this-163x60.png 163w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click the \u2018<strong>Update File<\/strong>\u2019 button at the bottom.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: If you are not a professional, editing codes can be risky. A small error can break down the entire site. That is why we recommend<a href=\"https:\/\/blossomthemes.com\/install-child-theme-wordpress\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"noopener\"> installing a child theme<\/a>. With a child theme, you get greater flexibility when it comes to editing WordPress themes. Plus, your prior settings remain safe as a backup in case you make any mistakes when editing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Using_Custom_CSS_Code\"><\/span>Method 4: Using Custom CSS Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple method to remove the \u201cProudly Powered by WordPress\u201d footer link is the CSS approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Go to <strong>\u2018Appearance\u2019 <\/strong>and click on <strong>\u2018Customize<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Customize-setting-.png\" alt=\"Customize setting\" class=\"wp-image-32025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Customize-setting-.png 686w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Customize-setting--300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Customize-setting--107x60.png 107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the \u2018<strong>Additional CSS<\/strong>\u2019 option on the left sidebar.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Additional-CSS-option.png\" alt=\"Additional CSS option\" class=\"wp-image-28950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Additional-CSS-option.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Additional-CSS-option-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Additional-CSS-option-116x60.png 116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A box will appear where you can simply copy and paste this code &#8211; <strong>site-info {display:none}&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-CSS-code.png\" alt=\"custom CSS code\" class=\"wp-image-28951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-CSS-code.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-CSS-code-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-CSS-code-106x60.png 106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It will remove the footer line from your site.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the developer, most of the themes customize the code approach for the site info. Therefore, there are chances that the above code might not work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to be aware of the exact class to write a custom CSS code in such cases. You can get help from many online forums if you can provide them with the precise details of the theme\u2019s class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span>Wrap Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So these were the four easy methods to remove the \u2018<strong>Proudly Powered by WordPress<\/strong>\u2019 footer link. We recommend adding your unique footer after removing the default footer. It can be your motto, your business name, or a quote that represents your brand. The point is using every inch of your site to promote yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which method worked for you?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us know in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After installing WordPress, you will notice a text at your website\u2019s footer that reads \u2018Proudly Powered by WordPress.\u2019 WordPress normally gives credit to your site with that text by default. &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":28953,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_be_single_description":"","_be_image_uploader":0,"_be_meta_button_label":"","_be_meta_button_url":"","_be_meta_button_newtab":false,"_be_meta_rel_attribute":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials","latest_post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28934"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28934\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28934"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}