How to Remove Powered by Shopify

Shopify is a platform that powers thousands of online stores, and they proudly take credit by including a “watermark” of sorts on the footer of the sites they host. However, many store owners prefer a more personalized and professional appearance, and would like to remove the words “Powered by Shopify”. If you’re one of those store owners, you’re in luck. In this article, we will guide you through the process of removing the “Powered by Shopify” text from your online store.Here’s how it’s done:

1. Go to Shopify.com and sign in.
2. In your admin dashboard, go to “Online Store” on your side menu bar.
3. Click on “Themes”.
4. Click on the three horizontal dots next to the theme title.
5. Click “Edit default theme content”.
6. In the search bar, type “powered” and press enter. The page will show you where on your website the word “powered” appears.
7. Under “Checkout & system” click on the box that says “Powered by Shopify” and press your spacebar.
8. Click “Save”.

FAQs

Will removing the “Powered by Shopify” text violate Shopify’s terms of service?

No, removing the text is allowed by Shopify and it does not violate their terms of service.

Will removing the “Powered by Shopify” text affect my store’s functionality?

No, removing the text will not impact your store’s functionality. It is purely a visual change that does not interfere with the store’s operation.

Can I replace the “Powered by Shopify” text with my own custom text or branding?

Yes, you can replace the “Powered by Shopify” text with your custom text or branding by following the steps above. Instead of hitting the spacebar, write your own custom text.