Editing the footer credits in Divi is a straightforward process. That can elevate the professionalism of your website, by customizing the message that appears at the bottom of every page. Whether you want to replace the default “Designed by Elegant Themes” with your own branding or add essential information such as copyright notices, company names, or links to your privacy policy, this guide will walk you through two simple methods. One involves using the Divi Page Builder, giving you direct control over the design and layout, while the other utilizes the WordPress Theme Customizer, providing more generalized customization. This step-by-step guide will break down each method in detail, allowing you to choose the approach that best suits your preferences and needs.

Edit or Change Your Divi Credits Using Divi Page Builder

In this step, we will show you how to change your Divi footer credits using the Divi Page Builder. To get started, click on Divi and then select Theme Builder. The Divi Page Builder interface will open, as shown in the image below. You will see various footer options like Global Footer, Custom Footer, etc. If you have multiple footers, click on the Footer Edit Option (shaped like a pen) for the footer you want to modify. In our example, we clicked on the Global Footer. In the next step, we will explain how to make the changes.

Editing Divi Footer Credits in Divi Page Builder

As you can see in the screenshot below, our Divi Footer is open in the Divi Page Builder. We have highlighted the footer credits that we are about to edit. To change or update these credits, simply hover your mouse over the Footer Credits section. A settings icon will appear, as shown in the image. Click on the settings icon button to proceed. In the next step, we’ll explore more settings for customization.

Now the credits module is open, click on the Content Tab and find the Text section. You will see the Body Option—click on the settings icon next to the current date. A new interface will open, as shown in the image below. In the Before field, you can write something like “Copyright ©,” and in the After field, add your company name or other information such as Privacy Policy. Additionally, you can select your date format by clicking on Custom, where you’ll see a list of options to choose from according to your preferences.

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Editing Divi Footer Credits Using WordPress Theme Customizer

In this section, we will show you how to edit your footer credits using WordPress Theme Customizer. If you’re on the WordPress dashboard, click on Visit Site. However, if you’re already in Site View, click on Theme Customizer. The Theme Customization panel will soon open in a new interface. In the next steps, we’ll go over the details of how to change the credits, step by step.

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Accessing the WordPress Theme Customizer to Modify Footer Credits

Here you can see that our WordPress Theme Customizer is now open. To proceed, click on Footer, then click on Bottom Bar. This will open the Bottom Bar Customization where your footer credits are located. Stay connected for the next step where we will guide you on how to make changes.

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To change the text color, click on Select Color and choose the one that suits your design. As shown in the below image, there are additional options such as Font Style, Social Icon Size, and Font Size that you can easily modify. The last option is to edit the Footer Credits, where you can write your custom credits as desired.

Conclusion

To wrap up, you have two primary methods for changing your Divi footer credits. The first method involves using the Divi Page Builder, where you can easily access and modify the footer section through the Theme Builder. Once inside, you can locate the Footer Credits module, edit the content, and make design adjustments such as font style, color, and layout.

Another method involves using the WordPress Theme Customizer. By navigating to the Theme Customization panel and selecting the Bottom Bar section under the Footer, you can change the text, adjust the font size, and add links to other pages like your Privacy Policy. Both methods allow you to create a personalized footer that aligns with your brand’s design and legal requirements.

Regardless of the approach you choose, each method gives you control over your footer credits, ensuring your website looks professional and fully customized. This process is simple but offers substantial flexibility in tailoring the footer to your needs.

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