🧼 How to Remove “Powered by WordPress” from Your Website Footer

Want your website to look more professional? One of the first things many site owners want to remove is the “Powered by WordPress” footer text. Whether you’re building a brand or running a business, this tutorial will show you exactly how to remove or replace it — no coding needed (unless you want to).

⚠️ Why Remove the “Powered by WordPress” Text?

• Looks unprofessional for businesses
• Exposes your site as a WordPress install (minor security risk)
• Gives WordPress credit instead of your agency or brand

✅ 3 Ways to Remove the Footer Text

1. Use the Theme Customizer (If Available)

Some themes allow you to remove or edit the footer directly.

Go to:
Appearance → Customize → Footer → Copyright/Footer Text

➡️ Remove or edit the “Powered by WordPress” text.
✅ Save changes.

🧠 Note: This depends on your theme. Astra, OceanWP, and Neve all support this feature.

2. Edit the Footer.php File (Advanced)

If your theme doesn’t allow it in the Customizer:

Go to:
Appearance → Theme File Editor → Theme Footer (footer.php)

Look for a line like:

phpCopyEdit<?php echo get_bloginfo( 'name' ); ?> | Proudly powered by WordPress

Remove or edit the part with “powered by WordPress”. (This should help you remove powered by WordPress footer)

⚠️ Always create a child theme first or your changes may be lost on updates.

3. Use a Plugin (No Code)

Install a plugin like:

• ✅ Remove Footer Credit
• ✅ Customizer Remove Footer Credit
• ✅ WP Customizer

To install:

• Go to Plugins → Add New
• Search & install the plugin
• Use plugin settings to remove or replace footer text

✍️ Replace It with Your Own Branding

Instead of just removing it, use:

phpCopyEdit© 2025 YourCompanyName. All rights reserved.

🟢 Pro Tip: Add “Designed by UPWeb Services” for portfolio building & backlinks!

💼 Let UPWeb Customize Your Theme Professionally

Not all themes are easy to customize, and editing code can break your site. Let UPWeb Services handle the customizations so your site looks clean, professional, and branded.

👉 Contact us today for fast theme edits and custom footer branding.