When we design a website with Divi, we want every detail to reflect our brand, even the footer. However, by default, Divi includes credits like “Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress” which, while correct, don’t always fit the identity of each project. The good news is that customizing or removing this information is very simple. In this article, we explain how to change footer credits in Divi step by step, with different methods so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

Why change footer credits in Divi?

Footer credits are more than a line of text: they are part of the professional image of your website. Here are some common reasons why you should modify them:

Also, if you are a web designer or developer, you may prefer to display your own or your agency’s name, rather than the template.

Methods to change footer credits in Divi

Here are five different ways to modify the footer credits in Divi, from the simplest to the most advanced.

1. Using the Theme Customizer

This is the quickest and easiest method if you just want to replace the default text without any hassle:

• Go to your WordPress dashboard.
• Go to Appearance > Customize.
• Open Footer > Bottom Bar.
• Here you’ll find a field called Footer Credits Content.
• Type your custom text, for example:
  © 2025 Featured Image · All rights reserved.

Click Publish to save your changes.

Advantages:
You don’t need to touch any code. It’s straightforward and accessible to any user.

Limitation:
It only works if you’re using Divi’s default footer, not the Theme Builder.

2. With the Divi Theme Builder

If you’re already working with the Theme Builder, you can create a fully customized footer, with the credits you want, within a complete design.

• Go to Divi > Theme Builder.
• Click “Add Global Footer” or edit the one you already have.
• Create a Text module where you want to place the credits.
• Write your custom text and style it like any other module.
• Save your changes and click Save Changes in the Theme Builder.

Advantages:
Maximum customization of both content and design.

Limitation:
Requires configuring the footer with the Theme Builder.

3. Editing the footer.php file (optional)

This method is only recommended if you know what you’re doing and are working with a Divi child theme. Never directly edit the parent theme’s files, as you’ll lose your changes when you update.

1. Create a child theme if you don’t have one yet.
2. Copy the footer.php file from the parent theme to the child theme.
3. Open the file and find the line containing the Elegant Themes text.
4. Replace it with your own HTML or PHP code, for example:

<p>© <?php echo date("Y"); ?> Destaca Imagen · Web diseñada con WordPress</p>

5. Save the changes and upload them via FTP or from the file editor.

Advantages:
Complete control over the code.

Limitation:
Requires technical knowledge and a well-configured child theme.

4. Using a free plugin

If you prefer a code-free but more flexible option than the customizer, you can turn to plugins like Remove Footer Credit or WP Customizer Footer Text.

General steps:

• Install and activate the plugin from the WordPress repository.
• Go to its options in the WordPress menu.
• Enter the new footer text.
• Save the changes.

Advantages:
Useful if the customizer doesn’t work for you or you don’t use the Theme Builder.

Limitation:
You are dependent on an additional plugin.

5. Applying Custom CSS

In some cases, you may want to hide the original credits without removing them from the source code. This can be done with a little CSS.

1. Go to Divi > Theme Options > Custom CSS.
2. Add this code:

#footer-info {
  display: none;
}

3. Save changes.

Advantages:
Quick solution to hide credits.

Limitation:
It doesn’t replace them, it just hides them (they remain in the code).

Tips for changing footer credits in Divi

What to include in your credits

Customization does not mean reloading. Some recommended elements:

The © symbol with the current year.

The name of the brand or company

A link to the legal notice or privacy policy

Credits to the designer (if applicable)

Example:
© 2025 Destaca Imagen – Professional WordPress web design.

Good design practices and legality

• Use a legible but unobtrusive font size.
• Make sure the contrast is appropriate.
• If you remove links to WordPress or Divi, make sure you don’t violate any licenses.
• Check if you need to include legal texts according to your country’s regulations (such as RGPD in Europe).

Frequently asked questions about Divi footer

Can I remove credits without using code?
Yes, from the Customizer or with the Theme Builder, without touching a single line of code.

Does changing the footer affect SEO?
Not at all. It can even benefit you if you use a custom text with relevant links.

What happens if I update Divi, will I lose the changes?
If you used the Theme Builder, Customizer, or plugins, no. They would not. They would only be lost if you edited the footer.php file of the main theme without using a child theme.

Conclusion

Changing footer credits in Divi is a simple task, but with great visual and professional impact. Whether you want to remove the Elegant Themes signature or if you prefer to include your own brand or legal information, there is a solution adapted to your technical level. At Destaca Imagen we help our clients get the most out of Divi and customize every detail of their website. If you need assistance or extra resources, don’t hesitate to visit our Divi product catalog or contact us directly.

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