From the earliest days of WordPress.com, the bottom of every site on our platform has featured a default phrase in the footer credit area. Today, we’re handing the reigns over to you: every website using a block theme, on every plan, can customize the footer credit to say anything at all.
That footer space offers a small and potent opportunity to showcase your creativity and unique tastes. Whether you’re buttoned up or just plain silly or somewhere between, visitors will get a little hint as to the personality behind the brand.
Examples:
- Made with love and WordPress
- Brought to you by the best minds on the planet
- Handmade with care since 2003
- Bob Ross rocks
Okay, that last one was my six-year-old daughter’s idea. But you get the picture: you have total freedom to display anything you want in the footer credit—or nothing at all. Of course we’d be honored if you still include WordPress.com in your footer, but no harm, no foul if not.
Not using a block theme? Make the switchThis new customization is only available on sites using block themes. These are themes that use blocks for every part of the site, whereas “classic” themes are still utilizing CSS and other coded elements.
You can find out which type of theme your site is using by hovering over “Appearance” in the left-side menu of your dashboard. If you see “Editor,” you’re using a block theme. If you don’t, you’re using a classic theme.
We’re big advocates of using block themes, as these unlock the most powerful WordPress features available today. If you need help converting your theme, check out this handy guide.
How to customize your site’s footer creditIn about 30 seconds flat, you can have a custom footer credit:
- Access your Site Editor from the “Edit Site” button in the top menu bar when on your website’s homepage. You can also find it from “Appearance” on the left-side menu of your main dashboard. (Click here if you need help finding it.)
- Scroll down to the footer credit (i.e. “Designed with WordPress”)
- Edit the text as you would in any other block on your site.
- Save your changes and you’re all set.
Keep in mind that you can edit and add nearly any block in the footer area—text, social links, images, buttons, etc.
Just like that, you have more options at your fingertips. That’s what we’re always striving for at WordPress.com. If you’re not on a block theme yet, we strongly encourage you to make that switch. Choose one today:
WordPress.com Block ThemesLet us know in the comments what you think of this new feature and always feel free to drop in ideas for other things you’d like to see.
