Are you tired of seeing the “Proudly Powered by WordPress Twenty Sixteen” attribution on your website?

If so, don’t fret as you’re not alone! Many individuals find this attribution to be excessive and unnecessary. However, it is vital to understand that removing it without due diligence can lead to a violation of the WordPress license agreement.

Editing the Footer.php File

One way to remove the “Proudly Powered by WordPress Twenty Sixteen” text is by editing the footer.php file of your WordPress template. If you choose to take this route, here are the steps you should follow:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click “Appearance,” then “Editor.”
3. Select “footer.php” from the list of files on the right side of the editor screen.
4. Locate the attribution text located in the same area as the file and delete it.

Using a Plugin

If you prefer not to edit the footer.php file, you may consider using a plugin designed for this purpose. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to the “Plugins” section and click “Add New.”
3. Type “Remove Footer Credit” in the search bar.
4. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate.”
5. Go to the “Settings” section of the plugin to remove the “Proudly Powered by WordPress Twenty Sixteen” attribution text.

Changing the CSS File

While this method can be a bit more involved, it presents an opportunity to replace the WordPress attribution with custom text. Here’s how you can give it a try:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click “Appearance,” then “Editor.”
3. Locate the “Style.css” file and click on it.
4. Add the following code to line 1 of your CSS style sheet:

   
   .site-info {
       display: none;
   }

5. Once added, the attribution will promptly disappear from your footer.

Replacing the Attribution with Custom Text

Suppose you prefer to provide attribution to individuals and entities relevant to your website other than WordPress. In that case, you can replace the "Proudly Powered by WordPress Twenty Sixteen" text with your own. Here's how:

Editing the footer.php File

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click "Appearance," then "Editor."
3. Select the "footer.php" file of your WordPress template.
4. Find the "Proudly Powered by WordPress Twenty Sixteen" text and replace it with your desired text.

Using a Plugin

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to the "Plugins" section and click "Add New."
3. Type "footer credit" in the search bar.
4. Click "Install Now" and "Activate."
5. Once activated, you should be able to replace the text with your preferred text through the plugin's settings.

Conclusion

Many website owners choose to remove the "Proudly Powered by WordPress Twenty Sixteen" attribution to enhance their website's professional look and feel. However, before proceeding with any of the above methods, ensure that you're not violating WordPress's license agreement. Once you're in the clear, follow the steps outlined above and easily remove the WordPress attribution to your satisfaction.