How to remove 'Proudly Powered by WordPress' from footer of Twenty Eleven theme

[@JimSchwarzbach]

Your method is the first time I've been successful at removing the "Proudly Powered" text at the bottom of my pages. I've tried a half dozen others and failed each time. Everybody else seems to want me to create a child theme and add code to the style.css file.
Your method just works. Thank you!

[@TonyEnglandUK]

After spending hours on Google trying to find how to do this - and failing - I found this two-and-a-half-minute video and it worked perfectly, many thanks Ian.

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks Tony. My pleasure.

[@FadelSuperMooper]

You know, in every theme, the way you do it is really different. This one is pretty easy. I wouldn't even search for a video on how to do it. But it's a good tutorial!

[@wanjikuuu]

I normally don't leave comments on TH-cam but this one deserves my comment.......I see you posted in 2012!!! And I just stumbled on it today! I followed the instructions and I must say, that was pretty simple!! Great video & thanks for your help.

[@roycereed9401]

That was one of the best, if not the best, instructional video I have ever watched. Well done! Thank you!

[@MrRolaCosta]

in the site you can see "Powered by Mantra and WordPress", in the footer. but not in the Edit Themes

[@youarnb]

Thanks Ian - exactly what I needed after a theme update brought all of this stuff back.

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Hi there, Thanks for your comment. I'm not familiar with the Mantra theme so it's difficult for me to give you advice. The process should be pretty much the same. If I was in your situation I'd search Google to see if the theme developer has a support forum.

[@iNoufFaisal]

2019 and it's still working

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Hi Heman. Many thanks for your comment. :)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thank you MrRolaCosta for your comment. If 'Powered by' isn't in the footer, you won't need to remove it. ;)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Hi @FORZAEnvironmental - I'm really surprised the code looked different for you. My tutorial was from a clean install. I hadn't changed a single thing. Just installed the software and then went straight to the footer file to remove that piece of code as shown.

[@LiveYourMagic]

Thank you for taking the time to help and sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated.

[@xtremescy]

Im using the free version, with no domain and host, i don't see editor anywhere!

[@shannonndlovu2911]

Simple,short,to the point - I love it!

[@TheCoachmy]

Great video's, thanX
How do I remove the Categories/pages that are in the bottom of the header-picture? I want my pages in a widget on the right/left side on the front page and not both places. Can't figure out how to remove them from the top.
Hope to hear from U.

[@NileshKantak]

Thank you Ian Davies for this help.

[@DavcoMediaTV]

+Nilesh Kantak You're welcome! :)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks for your comment. Easy when you know how... but there are a lot of people who don't know how. :)

[@2011LEDS]

I dont have the option editor,what else can i do?

[@jonnyscottblair]

Hi Ian - great videos here however I have a website with a footer BELOW the footer that cannot be edited in that editor tab. Do you know how to remove anything below the footer? Thanks. Jonny

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Hi Jonny, Without seeing the theme I wouldn't know. Sorry. :(

[@jonnyscottblair]

Ian Davies Thanks for the reply - its this website here - the three links at the bottom need removed but they are not listed on the footer in the editor as explained on your video. www.waynecountygatewaytochina.biz/ any advice greatly appreciated. Jonny

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Jonny Blair Apologies for the delay in replying. I see the links are still in the footer. Does the site have any separate footer widgets?

[@jonnyscottblair]

Ian Davies Hi Ian thanks for the reply. I have removed all boxes from all the footer widgets and the links are still there. I have no idea how to get rid of them, so any help appreciated.

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Have you looked at the footer.php file?

[@MrRolaCosta]

how do I remove that on Mantra theme? I don't have even "Powered by" in the footer

[@himniceify]

the latest wordpress version no editor toolbar but replace with mobile, how to edit?

[@tonyarnold9784]

Thanks and yes it is simple and easy but I have come back to WP after a few years and forgot so helpful and nice and brief. Good teaching.

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thank you Tony. :)

[@MrTheblah]

It's located under Theme_functions.php. Almost near the end, search for php echo $mantra_theme_data['Author URI']

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks, Royce. That's very kind of you to say those kind words. :)

[@uriyair8707]

Hi, and thanks for your advice, I am facing write permmision issue, do you know how can I change permission to files?

[@dxgl]

Good idea to change it to your copyright notice and links to privacy policy (which is a must for any site) and TOS?
My site could use a bit of work here and there...

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thank you, BLOKJON. I am pleased it's made a difference to your website. :)

[@rishev014]

can u tell me how to remove "edit by visual composer" from footer section when i make a site by help of visual composer..?

[@rishabhsharma146]

Thanks buddy this really works .

[@DavcoMediaTV]

I have now discovered that for the Mantra theme you can do this... MANTRA SETTINGS > EXTRAS > HIDE AREAS. That's all you need to do. :)

[@IneyeGabriel]

Thank you very much sir. You really solved my problem that i have been cracking my head for over 5 hours.

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Ineye Gabriel Hey, no problem. It's my pleasure. :)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks, BehindTangled. I'm pleased you found it useful. :)

[@BLOKEJON]

Great DIY. Site looks much more professional now.

[@fring3]

Thank you very much. Simple and quick!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Forrest. Thank you. My pleasure.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

My appearance menu dose not have editor option. So what do I do? my site looks unprofessional and rubbish : ( Any help would be cool thanks mate.

[@goatmasala]

Awesome video, quick and to the point. Worked perfectly thank you!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks Steven. Much appreciated.

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thank you for your kind comment LifeMappingMastery. It is my plasure and I am so pleased my video helped you.

[@BreDFrayer]

Yes still working!! #2020

[@darcylin7445]

Thank you very much.
It's very helpful!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

You're welcome.

[@SlimChickonaBike]

Great post and it worked. Thanks so much!

[@ZimatarLuminog]

Editing footer is not available in free wordpress themes. I think so...

[@DavcoMediaTV]

+Zimatar Luminog It's not possible to edit the footer on any free wordpress.com sites only self-hosted from wordpress.org

[@imanjavahery]

It worked for me, thank you!

[@raghibweber2224]

Thank you so much. You are great!

[@Travels_of_Chicho]

Thank you very much mr. Davies

[@stantonbury4830]

+Melvyn Varlack My pleasure Melvyn. :)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

+Melvyn Varlack My pleasure Melvyn. :)

[@KaiBuskirk]

please do A 2019 UPDATE

[@DewClarke]

Thank you. You have a great day!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

DewClarke Thanks Dew. Much appreciated.

[@seraingplainevaux]

Great...... It just worked..... Thank you!!!!!

[@claritywithteekay]

You rock man, thank you !

[@bethstubbs9460]

WooHoo! THANK YOU! so easy when someone knows how!

[@nawrasshahbandar4522]

great video and thank you very much sir its work ... appreciate

[@DavcoMediaTV]

+Nawras Shahbandar Thank you Nawras. Pleased it helped you. :)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks SlimChickonaBike (nice name). I'm pleased it worked for you. :)

[@PurplePiglet]

You can simply go to the MANTRA SETTINGS > EXTRAS > HIDE AREAS and check the box that says "hide the footer". Ta-da!

[@nishthabanker662]

easiest tutorial. thanks a ton!!
life made simple.

[@Pasthim]

Great, worked perfectly, thanks

[@alpersukuf]

Thank you it works!

[@danielkarjanlahti5195]

Great stuff! But wouldn't it be better to use a Child Theme when editing footer.php or any other file

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Daniel, Yes you're absolutely correct about using a child theme. However, there are many users who wouldn't know how to create a child theme or have the confidence to try. My solution is a "quick fix" but it works.

[@tommydimmel1914]

Thank you, sir!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks Tommy. My pleasure.

[@dedesaputra3239]

Nice share. thanks for your information

[@youarnb]

Thank you so much!

[@mw4256]

You're great, thank you!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks for your kind words. :)

[@ederangelo21]

very very good.... best regards. EDER - BRAZIL

[@SajeevJino]

Good one ..Thanks

[@stantonbury4830]

+Sajeev Jino Thank you Sajeev. My pleasure. :)

[@johnsonsbooksonoffline7111]

Great One Ian, i had stumbled on this video, as prior to a week ago watching another vid, claiming it couldn't be done Simply.. But i have a saying i'm sticking with for ever - Their's a 101 ways to skin a cat.. Thanks to you, Our sites will look Professional.

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks for your kind comments, JohnsonsBooksOn/Offline. Much appreciated. :)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks, Yourn.
You're welcome.
Ian D

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Hello WikiForce. Yes, it is legal. You can remove that credit.

[@markdoherty150]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks Mark! :)

[@DenishSRazeev]

i just hard-code few stuff .. just past it instant of removing
php echo"powerd by -----your site name-----"; php

[@DeepakSharma-lv2jt]

Thanks a Lot Ian :)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks, James. Much appreciated. :)

[@Sandra_Samolik]

Thank you!!!!

[@lordmacbee]

safest to not tinker with standard themes and make a child theme, copy footer.php and remove the line there. This way it stays removed after a theme upgrade :)

[@BlazeHero4S]

thanks !

[@Valkirro]

Thanks Ian ;)

[@SomewhereOverTheRainbow2023]

I would not advise n removing the whole chunk, as you can put something else in there.
Just delete the bit where it says

[@Pthom0122]

thank you

[@IMRAN-AHMED-TECH-TALKS]

Thanks Dear

[@DavcoMediaTV]

You're welcome.

[@debmalyasen97]

Thank you Ian .
Deb
India

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks Deb. Ian

[@abdoHunterd]

thanks 1000000000000000000000000000000 times

[@yberthe]

A last... Thank you !

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks, Jim.
Pleased my video could help you.

[@multigamee531]

Very good :)

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks Kris. :)

[@fitgirltech5332]

just edit name its enough :P

[@JamesDownes]

top guy

[@SinaSinaTea]

Beautiful! Thanks mate! This is great!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thank you!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Thanks, Youarn. My pleasure. Ian D

[@CarranzaHugo]

Thank you so much!

[@DavcoMediaTV]

Hugo Carr Hey Hugo, You're welcome! :)

[@Howtolearnonline]

Thank you so much!