What Is the Footer?
The footer is the bottom section of your website, visible across all pages. It commonly includes:
Copyright text
Links to important pages such as Privacy Policy or Terms
Footer navigation menus
Widgets like contact information or recent posts
A well-structured footer makes your website easier to navigate and more trustworthy.
How to Access Footer Customization
To customize the footer:
Log in to your WordPress Dashboard
Go to Appearance → Customize
When the customizer opens, click Footer
You will now see the footer settings panel with a live preview of your website.
Note: Available footer options depend on your active theme.
Edit the Footer Text
Many themes allow you to edit footer text such as copyright information.
How to Edit Footer Text
Look for Footer Settings or Site Identity
Update the copyright text (for example: © 2025 Your Website Name)
Some themes allow adding custom text or links in this area
Changes appear immediately in the preview.
Add or Remove Footer Widgets (If Supported)
If your theme supports footer widgets, you can add useful content blocks to the footer.
Common Footer Widgets
Recent posts
Contact information
Newsletter signup
Social links
How to Manage Footer Widgets
Go to Footer Widgets
Add, remove, or rearrange widgets as needed
Footer widgets help display additional information without cluttering your pages.
Change the Footer Menu (If Available)
Some themes include a dedicated footer menu for navigation.
How to Edit the Footer Menu
Go to Menus or Footer Menu
Select the menu assigned to the footer
Edit menu items to add, remove, or reorder links
Footer menus are commonly used for legal and informational pages.
Save Your Footer Changes
When you’re done customizing the footer:
Click Publish to apply the changes
Or use Save Draft if you want to continue editing later
Helpful Tips
Keep footer content simple and organized
Avoid adding too many widgets or links
Test how the footer looks on mobile devices
Use the footer for secondary navigation and information