{"id":2893,"date":"2023-10-30T08:45:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T08:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/remove-powered-by-shopify\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:27:24","slug":"remove-powered-by-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/remove-powered-by-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Powered by Shopify Your Store Footer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you lately set up your e-commerce store with Shopify? Now, you\u2019re noticing the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d message in your store\u2019s footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By default, this message appears in the footer section of your store no matter which Shopify theme you\u2019ve chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we will walk you through two easy and quick ways on how to remove \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d. This will help you launch your unique brand identity. But let\u2019s first understand what it actually does mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d is a message that appears in the footer section of online stores that are built using Shopify. It merely implies that the store is powered by Shopify. As mentioned before, by default, the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d tagline is added to your store\u2019s footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a look at the image below to see an instance of the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d message in a store\u2019s footer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/powered-by-shopify-example.png\" alt=\"Shopify store footer with a powered by Shopify message\" class=\"wp-image-37584\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, the good news is you can get rid of Powered by Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Does the Powered by Shopify Text Appear?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Powered by Shopify text appears in two locations on a Shopify store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Footer section  <\/strong>-The most common place where the text appears, located at the very bottom of every page of your live online store, including the homepage, product pages, and blog posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Password-protected (coming soon) page &#8211; <\/strong>If the store is not yet launched and is password-protected, the text will also appear on the Coming Soon or password page that visitors see before they can access the rest of your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This text is included by default on all themes, especially those developed by Shopify itself.&nbsp; But the relief is that it can be easily removed or replaced to create a more professional brand identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Remove \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d? \u2013 [2 Easy Methods]<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to remove the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d tagline from your store. Both methods are explained below in detail. Have a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Remove \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d From Theme Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are steps to remove the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d message from the footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Go to Online Store &gt; Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log into your Shopify admin and go to <strong>Online Store<\/strong>&gt;<strong>Themes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-go-to-online-store-themes.png\" alt=\"Go to online store themes in Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-37583\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Edit default theme content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the three dots beside the <strong>Customize <\/strong>button and click <strong>Edit default theme content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-edit-theme-content-3.png\" alt=\"Edit theme content in Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-37581\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Modify the Powered by Shopify fields<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the theme content editor, enter \u201c<strong>powered<\/strong>\u201d in the search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, remove any text from the <strong>Powered by Shopify <\/strong>fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, you can remove the \u201c<strong>Powered by Shopify<\/strong>\u201d from the footer, checkout pages, and password page. Or you can add a custom message here to replace the default \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d message with your brand name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-remove-powered-by-shopify-message.png\" alt=\"Remove powered by Shopify message \" class=\"wp-image-37579\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click \u201c<strong>Save<\/strong>\u201d to remove the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d message from the footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Remove \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d via Edit Theme Code Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the below steps to learn how to remove the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d message from your website\u2019s footer by editing the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log into your Shopify store and navigate to <strong>Online Store &gt; Themes<\/strong>. Click three dots beside the customize button and click \u201c<strong>Edit code<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4-edit-theme-code.png\" alt=\"Edit Shopify theme code\" class=\"wp-image-37582\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Shopify theme editor, expand the <strong>Sections<\/strong> folder and select <strong>footer.liquid<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search for the \u201c<strong>powered_by_link<\/strong>\u201d section in the code and remove the entire line.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5-remove-powered-by-link-from-theme-code.png\" alt=\"Remove powered by Shopify from Shopify theme code \" class=\"wp-image-37578\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also remove the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d message from the store\u2019s password page by removing the same section from the <strong>password-footer.liquid<\/strong> section file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Get Rid of This Section?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting rid of the &#8220;Powered by Shopify&#8221; text is a minor but important change for store owners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Removing the default text makes your store look more unique and custom-built, rather than a generic template. It helps you maintain a consistent and professional brand identity across your entire website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The text can sometimes clutter the footer, especially on themes with a minimalist design. Deleting it creates a cleaner, more polished look that allows your own branding to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By removing the Shopify link, you can replace it with something more useful for your own business, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copyright notice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust badges or payment icons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A link to your blog or social media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, removing the text is about taking full control of your brand and ensuring that every part of your website works to promote your business, not someone else&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Customize the Powered by Shopify Message?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can. Instead of just deleting the Powered by Shopify text, you can replace it with your own custom message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the Powered by Shopify Text Appear on Mobile Devices?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the Powered by Shopify text appears by default on mobile devices as well, just as it does on desktop browsers, typically at the bottom of the footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Remove Powered by Shopify in the Dawn Theme?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Online Store &gt; Themes &gt; &#8230; &gt; Edit default theme content<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for <strong>powered<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear the Powered by Shopify field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If needed, clear the Powered by Shopify HTML field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I Customize the Powered by Shopify Message?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, you can. 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Similarly, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/how-to-add-or-change-favicon-in-shopify\/\">change Favicon <\/a>to maintain your brand consistency. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you lately set up your e-commerce store with Shopify? Now, you\u2019re noticing the \u201cPowered by Shopify\u201d message in your store\u2019s footer. 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