{"id":8528,"date":"2023-03-13T23:24:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8528"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:24:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:24:59","slug":"unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the Secret to Removing Footer Credit in WordPress Like a Pro!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 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\">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=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-677729b295e9f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><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><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-677729b295e9f\"><\/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-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#WordPress_Changing_the_Game_of_Web_Development\" title=\"WordPress: Changing the Game of Web Development\">WordPress: Changing the Game of Web Development<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#WordPress_Footers_A_Burden_or_a_Blessing\" title=\"WordPress Footers: A Burden or a Blessing?\">WordPress Footers: A Burden or a Blessing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Method_1_Remove_Footer_Credit_Using_WordPress_Plugins\" title=\"Method 1: Remove Footer Credit Using WordPress Plugins\">Method 1: Remove Footer Credit Using WordPress Plugins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#1_Remove_Footer_Credit\" title=\"1. Remove Footer Credit\">1. Remove Footer Credit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#2_Admin_Custom_Login\" title=\"2. Admin Custom Login\">2. Admin Custom Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#3_WP_Credit_Remove\" title=\"3. WP Credit Remove\">3. WP Credit Remove<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#4_Footer_Credit_Remover\" title=\"4. Footer Credit Remover\">4. Footer Credit Remover<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Method_2_Remove_Footer_Credits_with_Code\" title=\"Method 2: Remove Footer Credits with Code\">Method 2: Remove Footer Credits with Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#Method_3_Replace_Footer_Credits\" title=\"Method 3: Replace Footer Credits\">Method 3: Replace Footer Credits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-removing-footer-credit-in-wordpress-like-a-pro\/#In_Conclusion\" title=\"In Conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Changing_the_Game_of_Web_Development\"><\/span>WordPress: Changing the Game of Web Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress has revolutionized the way we approach web development. No prior programming skills are necessary to create and manage websites using this platform. With a user-friendly interface and simple features, it&#8217;s not surprising that WordPress powers 40% of all websites. However, there is a drawback. WordPress websites are burdened with footer credits, which are inserted by default into the footer of the website. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Footers_A_Burden_or_a_Blessing\"><\/span>WordPress Footers: A Burden or a Blessing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These footer credits can be seen at the bottom of WordPress-powered websites and typically read &#8220;Powered by WordPress&#8221; next to the WordPress logo. Although these credits are a way of promoting WordPress for free and acknowledging developers behind the platform, they may not help when it comes to establishing a unique brand identity. So, if you&#8217;re wondering how to remove the WordPress credit from your website&#8217;s footer, we have you covered.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Remove_Footer_Credit_Using_WordPress_Plugins\"><\/span>Method 1: Remove Footer Credit Using WordPress Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Undoubtedly, the easiest and most convenient method involves using WordPress plugins. Here are four of the best WordPress plugin options to remove footer credits with:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Remove_Footer_Credit\"><\/span>1. Remove Footer Credit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This plugin is dedicated to removing WordPress footer credit from your website without requiring any coding. It works with any WordPress theme and is available for free on the WordPress plugin directory. Here&#8217;s how to use it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install the Remove Footer Credit plugin from your WordPress dashboard or the WordPress plugin repository<\/li>\n<li>After installation, activate the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Footer Options<\/li>\n<li>Check the &#8216;Remove Footer Credit&#8217; option to remove the footer credit display on your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Admin_Custom_Login\"><\/span>2. Admin Custom Login<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Admin Custom Login plugin allows you to customize your WordPress login page as well as remove WordPress footer credits. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install and activate the Admin Custom Login plugin<\/li>\n<li>Proceed to Appearance > Admin Custom Login from your dashboard menu<\/li>\n<li>Under &#8216;Custom CSS&#8217;, insert the following CSS code:<\/li>\n<p>  <code> login # wp -footer {<br \/>\n     display: none;<br \/>\n  }<\/code><\/p>\n<li>This code will remove the footer credit from displaying on your website&#8217;s login page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_WP_Credit_Remove\"><\/span>3. WP Credit Remove<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WP Credit Remove is another free plugin that helps you remove the footer credit. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install and activate the WP Credit Remove plugin<\/li>\n<li>Proceed to Settings > WP \u2013 Credit Remove from your WordPress admin panel<\/li>\n<li>Check the &#8216;disable powered by WordPress in footer&#8217; option to remove the credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Footer_Credit_Remover\"><\/span>4. Footer Credit Remover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This plugin is simple, easy-to-use and lets you remove footer credits in under a minute. Here&#8217;s how to use it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install and activate the Footer Credit Remover plugin<\/li>\n<li>Proceed to \u2018Settings > Footer Credit Remover\u2019 from the dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8216;Disable Footer Credit&#8217; to remove the footer credit display in your website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Remove_Footer_Credits_with_Code\"><\/span>Method 2: Remove Footer Credits with Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to remove the footer credit without using a plugin, you can do so by adding some lines of code to your website. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your website&#8217;s WordPress dashboard and navigate to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS<\/li>\n<li>Insert the following CSS code:<\/li>\n<p>  <code>.site-info:before {<br \/>\n     display:none !important;<br \/>\n  }<\/code><\/p>\n<li>This code will remove the footer credit from displaying on your WordPress theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Replace_Footer_Credits\"><\/span>Method 3: Replace Footer Credits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve decided to remove the default WordPress footer credit, but still want to credit your website in some other way, you can choose to replace the WordPress credit with your own text or logo. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your website&#8217;s WordPress dashboard and navigate to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS<\/li>\n<li>Insert the following CSS code:<\/li>\n<p>  <code>.site-info:before {<br \/>\n     content: 'Created by YOUR COMPANY';<br \/>\n     margin-left: 20px;<br \/>\n  }<\/code><\/p>\n<li>In this code, &#8216;Created by YOUR COMPANY&#8217; is the text that will replace the default WordPress footer credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span>In Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you want to remove the WordPress footer credit or not, it&#8217;s important to note that the credit promotes the WordPress platform for free, and removing it may affect your brand identity. That being said, removing the credit is a simple process that won\u2019t take more than a few minutes, using any of the three methods outlined in this article. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress: Changing the Game of Web Development WordPress has revolutionized the way we approach web development. 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