Remove "Powered by WordPress" Plugin

About Remove "Powered by WordPress"

This plugin removes the "Proudly powered by WordPress" text from your website's footer. It also adds a new "Site Info" widget area on some themes where you can add your own content. It works on various default WordPress themes and some additional themes.

Frequently asked questions

How does this plugin work?

This plugin removes the 'Proudly powered by WordPress' for those who want to use the default theme for their website but don't want everyone to know what they've used to build it.

Can I add my own content in place of the removed text?

Yes, you can add your own content in place of the removed text using a new 'Site Info' widget area on some themes.

Do I need this plugin for block themes?

No, for block themes, you can simply edit the footer template in the Site Editor. However, there is a plugin called 'Options for Block Themes' that adds additional features and options to block themes.

Which default WordPress themes does this plugin work with?

This plugin works on all classic default WordPress themes (and child themes) including Twenty Twenty One, Twenty Twenty, Twenty Nineteen, Twenty Seventeen, Twenty Sixteen, Twenty Fifteen, Twenty Fourteen, Twenty Thirteen, Twenty Twelve, Twenty Eleven, and Twenty Ten.

Which additional themes does this plugin work with?

In addition to the default WordPress themes, this plugin also works with Customizr, Envo Shopper, GreenLeaf, Masonic, Neve, NewsCard, Newsup, Seedlet theme, Solid Construction, Inspiro theme, Snaps, Tonal, and Travelbee. Widget area is not implemented for some of these themes.

Changelog

1.6.1

Added compatibility for GeneratePress theme

1.6.0

Added compatibility for OnePress theme

1.5.9

Added compatibility for Customizr theme when “Classical” theme style is set

1.5.8

Added compatibility for MinimalistBlogger theme

1.5.7

Minor security udpates to translation strings

1.5.6

General housekeeping

1.5.5

Added compatibility for Tonal theme

1.5.4

Added compatibility for Neve theme

1.5.3

Added compatibility for Travelbee theme

1.5.2

Added compatibility for Envo Shopper and NewsCard themes

1.5.1

Over sanitization of child theme directory bug fixed

1.5.0

Added compatibility for Solid Construction theme

1.4.9

Added compatibility for Customizr theme

1.4.8

Fixed a sidebar bug with GreenLeaf theme

1.4.7

Added compatibility for GreenLeaf and Masonic themes

1.4.6

Added compatibility for Snaps theme

1.4.5

Preparing for WordPress v6.0

1.4.4

Added widget area support for Inspiro theme

1.4.3

Added compatibility for Newsup theme

1.4.2

Added compatibility for Inspiro theme

1.4.1

Removed all PHP short tags

1.4.0

Added compatibility for Seedlet theme and Blank Canvas child theme

1.3.9

Preparing for WordPress v5.8

1.3.8

General housekeeping

1.3.7

General housekeeping

1.3.6

Update to live preview and child theme detection

1.3.5

Now compatible with Twenty Twenty One included with 5.6 beta

1.3.4

General housekeeping

1.3.3

Bug fix

1.3.2

General housekeeping

1.3.1

Cleaned up compatible theme detection

1.3.0

Moved to use admin_url() function

1.2.9

Now compatible with Twenty Twenty included with 5.3 beta
Bug fix

1.2.8

Removed the comma and added margin in Twenty Nineteen

1.2.7

Now compatible with Twenty Nineteen included with 5.0 beta

1.2.6

Started work to make plugin compatible with new Twenty Nineteen theme

1.2.5

Added ability for plugin to work with default themes during a Live Preview
Merged split sentences into one translatable chunk

1.2.4

Remove separator from Twenty Sixteen theme

1.2.3

Support for the new Privacy Policy Page setting across all default WordPress themes
Bug fixes

1.2.2

Bug fix for Twenty Ten
Margin fix for several of the themes
Admin notice if wrong theme detected

1.2.1

Bug fix in case a child theme is being used

1.2

Moved the CSS into the WordPress Theme Customizer
Added a Widget Area to allow content insertion

1.1.0

Added a dismissible notice for those feeling generous.

1.0.0

First version of the plugin.