How to Remove Footer Credit from Blogger Theme

Footer credits often display the theme designer’s name or a link to their site, which is a common practice for many free Blogger themes. However, if you want to remove or modify these credits to personalize your blog or clean up your footer, you can do so with a few steps. Here’s a guide on how to remove or modify the footer credit from your Blogger theme:

Step 1: Sign in to Blogger

1. Go to Blogger: Visit Blogger and log in with your Google account.
2. Select Your Blog: Choose the blog where you want to remove or modify the footer credit.

Step 2: Access the Theme Section

1. Go to Theme: In the left-hand menu, click on Theme.
2. Customize Theme: Click on the Customize button, or if you want to edit the HTML directly, click on Edit HTML. For more advanced changes, you might prefer to edit the HTML directly.

Step 3: Edit the Footer Code

1. Locate the Footer Section:
   • If you are in the Edit HTML section, press Ctrl + F (or Command + F on Mac) to open the search function in the code editor.
   • Search for keywords such as footer, credit, or powered by. Common phrases might include “Powered by Blogger”, “Theme by [Theme Designer]”, or similar.

   Example search terms:

   • footer
   • credit
   • powered by
   • theme by
2. Remove or Modify the Footer Credit:
   • Once you locate the footer code, you’ll see HTML or CSS related to the footer credit. It might look something like this:
     html

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     <div class='footer-credit'>
<a href='https://www.example.com' target='_blank'>Theme by Example</a>
</div>

   • To remove the footer credit, you can delete this code snippet. Be cautious to only remove the relevant part and not other essential elements.
   • If you want to modify it, you can change the text or link to suit your preferences:
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     <div class='footer-credit'>
<a href='https://www.yourwebsite.com' target='_blank'>Your Custom Text</a>
</div>

3. Save Your Changes:
   • If you’re editing the HTML directly, click Save to apply your changes.

Step 4: Verify Changes

1. Preview Your Blog: Click on View Blog to see how the footer looks after your changes. Ensure that the footer credit has been removed or modified as desired.
2. Check Across Devices: Make sure that the changes look good on both desktop and mobile devices.

Tips for Removing Footer Credit

1. Check Theme Licenses: Before removing or modifying footer credits, check the theme’s licensing terms. Some themes require that credits be retained as part of their licensing agreement.
2. Backup Your Theme: Before making any changes, it’s a good idea to back up your current theme. You can do this by clicking on Backup/Restore in the Theme section and downloading a copy of your theme.
3. Custom CSS: In some cases, you might be able to hide footer credits using custom CSS instead of removing the HTML directly. For example:
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   .footer-credit {
display: none;
}

   • Go to Theme > Customize > Advanced > Add CSS to input this CSS code if applicable.

Conclusion

Removing or modifying the footer credit from your Blogger theme can help you personalize your blog and clean up your footer area. By following these steps, you can make the necessary changes while ensuring your blog maintains a professional appearance. Always remember to check theme licensing requirements and back up your theme before making significant changes. Happy blogging!