How to Remove ‘Powered by Shopify’ in 2025

Remove 'Powered by Shopify' to boost brand professionalism and eliminate third-party distractions. A clean footer enhances trust by prioritizing your brand—not Shopify’s.

Rest assured: Shopify officially allows the removal of this tag and it will not harm your SEO ranking.

Why Remove 'Powered by Shopify'?

• Keep your brand front and center by removing third-party branding

• Build customer trust by presenting a professional, independently-owned storefront

• Create a cleaner, more polished look for your website footer

• Remove with confidence - Shopify officially allows this change and it won't affect your SEO

Two Effective Ways to Remove “Powered by Shopify”

Method 1: Edit default theme content (no code)

1. Access your Shopify admin dashboard by visiting shopify and clicking Log in.

   

   
   

2. Navigate to "Online Store" -> "Themes" from the left sidebar menu.

   

   
   

3. Locate the "···" (three dots) menu under "Current theme" and select "Edit default theme content".

   

   
   

4. Use the search bar at the top to search for "powered" - you'll find two relevant sections: "Powered by Shopify" and "Powered by Shopify html".

   

   
   

5. Modify both sections: replace the faded text with a single space in the "Powered by Shopify" field, then clear all content from the "Powered by Shopify html" field. Be sure to confirm your changes by clicking the "Save" button.

   

   
   

6. The "Powered by Shopify" tag will now be removed from your store's footer.

   

Method 2: Edit code

For developers who prefer direct code editing, follow these steps:

1. Follow the first three steps from Method 1, but select "Edit code" instead.

   

   
   

2. In the left sidebar, expand the "Sections" folder and scroll down until you find "footer.liquid".

   

   
   

3. Click anywhere in the code editor on the right, then press "Ctrl+F" ("Command+F” on Mac) to open the search bar. Type {{ powered_by_link }} and press "Enter". The matching text will be highlighted in the code.

   

   
   

4. Delete the highlighted "{{ powered_by_link }}" field and click the "Save" button in the top-right corner to apply your changes. This will successfully remove the "Powered by Shopify" text from your footer.

   

Customize Your Footer: Advanced Tips

1. Replace the empty space with useful elements like payment badges (Visa, Mastercard), trust signals (secure checkout, money-back guarantee), or essential links (shipping policy, returns).

2. After removing the Shopify code, you can add your own footer content by pasting custom HTML in the footer.liquid file. For example:

   <div class="footer-content">
     <!-- Payment badges -->
     <img src="visa.png" alt="Visa">
     <!-- Policy links -->
     <a href="/returns">Returns</a>
     <!-- Social links -->
     <a href="instagram.com/yourstore">Follow Us</a>
   </div>

FAQs

Q1: Is removing the "Powered by Shopify" text allowed?

A: Absolutely. Shopify officially permits this customization with no penalties.

Q2: Will theme updates restore the Shopify footer text?

A: They might. Always duplicate your theme before updates and reapply changes if necessary.

Q3: Does removing this text affect SEO?

A: Not at all. Your store's search rankings remain completely unaffected.

Q4: Which method should I choose?

A: Use Method 1 if you're not comfortable with code. Choose Method 2 if you want direct control over theme files.

Conclusion

Removing the 'Powered by Shopify' tag instantly elevates your store's professional appearance. Take this simple step today to make your brand truly stand out.