How to Remove Powered by Shopify

by Terry Arsenault

Removing the "Powered by Shopify" text from your online store can help create a more professional appearance and enhance your brand's identity. The steps to remove this text can vary depending on the theme version you are using. Below, we will cover how to remove the "Powered by Shopify" text for different theme versions:

For Shopify's Newer Themes (OS 2.0 Themes)

  1. Access the Online Store:

    • Go to your Shopify admin panel.
    • Click on Online Store and then Themes.

  2. Edit Languages:

    • Next to your current theme, click on Actions and select Edit languages.

  3. Search for "Powered":

    • In the search bar, type “powered”.
    • Look for the section that says Powered by Shopify HTML.

  4. Remove or Replace Text:

    • Delete the text in the Powered by Shopify HTML field or replace it with a space to make it disappear.
    • Save your changes.

For Shopify’s Older Themes

  1. Access the Online Store:

    • Go to your Shopify admin panel.
    • Click on Online Store and then Themes.

  2. Edit Languages:

    • Next to your current theme, click on Actions and select Edit languages.

  3. Search for "Powered":

    • In the search bar, type “powered”.
    • Look for the Footer section where you will find Powered by Shopify.

  4. Remove or Replace Text:

    • Delete the text or replace it with a space.
    • Save your changes.

Removing “Powered by Shopify” from the Theme Code

In some themes, you might need to remove the "Powered by Shopify" text directly from the theme code. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Access the Online Store:

    • Go to your Shopify admin panel.
    • Click on Online Store and then Themes.

  2. Edit Code:

    • Next to your current theme, click on Actions and select Edit code.

  3. Locate the Footer File:

    • In the Sections or Snippets directory, find the file named footer.liquid or similar.
    • Open this file.

  4. Remove the Code:

    • Look for the code that includes “{{ powered_by_link }}” or similar.
    • Remove this line of code.

  5. Save Changes:

    • Save the changes to the file.
    • Refresh your storefront to ensure the text has been removed.

Tips for Different Themes

  • Debut Theme:
    • The process for the Debut theme is straightforward and follows the steps outlined above under "Shopify’s Older Themes".
  • Brooklyn Theme:
    • Similar to Debut, follow the steps under "Shopify’s Older Themes".
  • Supply Theme:
    • Follow the steps under "Shopify’s Older Themes" or use the direct code removal method.
  • Minimal Theme:
    • Use the steps under "Shopify’s Older Themes" or the direct code removal method.

Conclusion

Removing the "Powered by Shopify" text from your store footer is a simple process that can help you create a more customized and professional look for your online store. Whether you are using a newer OS 2.0 theme or an older one, the steps are straightforward and can be done quickly through the Shopify admin panel or by editing the theme code directly.

If you encounter any difficulties or need further customization, consider reaching out to a hello@hopatoo.com for any technical help.

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