How to Remove Footer Text in WordPress (Blog, Forums, Get Help)

If you want to remove or hide specific text such as “Blog, Forums, Get Help” from the footer area of your WordPress site, you may find that this content is hard-coded and not easily editable from widgets or customizer menus. This post will guide you through effective ways to remove it, especially if your theme provides built-in visibility controls.

Problem Overview

Many WordPress themes display footer content across all pages by default. In some cases, this information is hard-coded directly into the theme template, making it non-obvious how to remove or hide it without editing theme files. A typical example is having navigation links like “Blog, Forums, Get Help” appear at the bottom of each page, regardless of your site’s setup or preferences.

Solution: Hiding the Footer Using Meta Options

If your theme includes Meta Options, there is often an easy way to control footer visibility on a per-page basis:

• Navigate to the Edit Page screen for the page where you want to remove the footer (e.g., your Contact Us page).
• In the page editor, look for the Meta Options panel, usually found below the main content editing area or in the sidebar.
• Expand the Footer settings section.
• Find the option labeled Footer Visibility and set it to Hidden.
• Update or save your page.

This will hide the footer only on the specified page while leaving it visible elsewhere on your site if desired.

Additional Notes

If you do not see the Meta Options or Footer Visibility setting, your theme may not support this feature, or it could be located elsewhere. In such cases, consider consulting your theme’s documentation or contacting support for guidance.

You may also find this visual reference helpful: Screenshot of Footer Visibility Option.

Conclusion

Removing hard-coded footer text like “Blog, Forums, Get Help” is often straightforward if your WordPress theme offers per-page footer options. Always look for Meta Options or Footer settings on each page’s edit screen. If those aren’t present, further investigation or theme customization may be required.