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How to Change Link Colors in the Neve Theme with Custom CSS

12 threads Sep 9, 2025 Theme → Neve

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Many users of the Neve theme find that while it offers a great deal of customization, they occasionally need more granular control over their site's appearance—particularly when it comes to link colors. A common request is to change the color of specific links, such as those in the "Read More" text, footer, sidebar widgets, or blog post tags, without affecting the entire site's color scheme.

Why This Happens

The Neve theme is designed to use a cohesive color palette throughout a website. Link colors often inherit from the global accent or primary colors set in the WordPress Customizer. This is great for consistency but can be limiting if you want a specific link type, like a footer menu hover effect or a blog post tag, to have its own unique color that differs from the global settings. In these cases, the most effective solution is to use targeted Custom CSS.

Common Solutions with Custom CSS

Based on community support threads, here are the most effective CSS snippets for overriding default link colors in specific parts of a Neve theme website. You can add any of these to your site by navigating to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS in your WordPress dashboard.

1. Change "Read More" Link Color

To modify the color of the "Read More" link in a post archive or latest posts block, use the following CSS. Replace the hex color code (#971A1F) with your desired color.

.more-link {
    color: #971A1F !important;
}

2. Change Blog Post Title Link Color

If the title of your blog posts isn't adopting the correct link color, this snippet can help. This targets the link within the post title specifically.

.entry-title a {
    color: red !important;
}

3. Change Blog Post Tag Color

By default, post tags use the primary accent color. To give them a distinct color, use this CSS. This changes the background color of the tag links.

.nv-tags-list a {
    background-color: blue !important;
}

4. Change Footer Link Hover Color

The footer customizer may not have an option for hover colors. This CSS allows you to set a custom hover color for all links in the footer.

footer a:hover {
    color: #yourColorCode !important;
}

5. Change Menu Link and Hover Color in a Dark Header

If you have a dark header and your menu link or hover color isn't visible, you can target the primary menu directly. This example sets the hover color to white.

.nav-ul > li > a:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

6. Remove Underlines from Header Links Only

If you've added underlines to all links site-wide but want to remove them specifically from the primary menu, this CSS will work.

.nav-ul > li > a {
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

Important Notes for Using CSS

  • Use !important: The !important rule is often necessary to override the theme's default styles, which can have high specificity.
  • Find the Right Selector: The exact CSS selector needed can vary based on your specific Neve setup and any customizations you've made. Using your browser's inspector tool (right-click on an element and select "Inspect") is the best way to find the precise class name to target.
  • Test Responsiveness: Always check how your changes look on mobile and tablet views after applying new CSS.

By using these CSS snippets, you can gain precise control over your link colors and ensure your Neve theme looks exactly the way you want it to.

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