Removing or Altering the Footer Credit Note from in the WordPress Site’s Hestia Theme by ThemeIsle

According to the official ThemeIsle Documentation, users are legally permitted under the GPL license to remove or alter these credits

Method 1: Use Custom CSS (Easiest & Safest)

You can visually hide the default text and inject your own custom copyright notice using a small snippet of CSS code. This approach requires no modifications to theme files.

1. Navigate to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Appearance > Customize.
3. Click on Additional CSS.
4. Paste the following code into the editor: 

css

.copyright {
    visibility: hidden;
}
.copyright:after {
    content: '© 2026 Your Brand Name. All Rights Reserved.';
    visibility: visible;
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    padding: 5px;
    top: 2px;
}

Use code with caution.

5. Replace Your Brand Name with your real site title.
6. Click Publish to save changes.

Method 2: Use a Footer-Editing Plugin

If you prefer managing modifications through a graphical interface without dealing with any code snippets, a specialized utility plugin can clear the text automatically.

1. Go to Plugins > Add New Plugin in your dashboard.
2. Search for a plugin named Remove Powered by WordPress.
3. Click Install Now and then Activate.
4. Head to Appearance > Customize > Theme Options.
5. Check the box labeled Remove powered by WordPress.
6. Click Publish.

Method 3: Upgrade to Hestia Pro

The premium version of the theme includes built-in controls directly inside the layout customizer, removing the requirement for plugins or styling tweaks.

1. Purchase and install the premium version from ThemeIsle.
2. Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Footer Options.
3. Locate the Footer Credits configuration panel.
4. Modify or completely clear out the standard text using standard HTML text fields.
5. Click Publish.

If you need help adjusting the CSS layout values or want a Child Theme functions.php snippet to completely remove the hook from loading, just let me know!