How to Remove Powered by Shopify from Your Store

Removing the Powered by Shopify Link

You can remove the "Powered by Shopify" link from your store's footer by either upgrading to a paid Shopify plan or using a custom theme. The link is a default requirement on Shopify's free Lite plan and the online storefront for Shopify Editions, serving as a backlink to Shopify's platform. Removing it eliminates a direct reference to your e-commerce platform, which some merchants prefer for a cleaner, more branded appearance.

Method 1: Upgrade to a Paid Shopify Plan

The most straightforward method is to upgrade your plan. Shopify requires the footer link on its free and low-tier offerings, but it is removed automatically once you move to a paid subscription. Here is the trade-off:

Simply navigating to Settings and upgrading your billing is all that is needed. The change takes effect immediately once the subscription is active.

Method 2: Use a Custom Theme

If you are on a tight budget and cannot upgrade, you can bypass the link by using a custom theme. Shopify's free themes include the link by default, but if you purchase or build a theme outside of the Shopify Theme Store, you have full access to the theme code. You can then locate the footer section in the theme editor or code (typically in sections/footer.liquid) and delete the specific line of code that generates the link. This method requires basic HTML and Liquid knowledge.

Considerations Before Removing the Link

Before you proceed, consider that removing this link on certain Shopify plans may violate their terms of service if it is the standard requirement for that tier. Furthermore, the link provides a small trust signal to customers, indicating your store runs on a major platform. If your primary goal is simply to hide it from customers without deleting the code, you can use CSS to hide the element via the theme editor, though the link remains in the source code.