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How to Change or Remove the ColorMag Footer Copyright Text (Free Version Solutions)

14 threads Sep 16, 2025 Theme → Colormag

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The ColorMag Footer Copyright Dilemma

A common point of confusion for users of the free ColorMag theme is the inability to edit or remove the default copyright text in the footer. This text typically includes "ColorMag by ThemeGrill" and is a feature reserved for the premium, Pro version of the theme. Based on community discussions, this limitation was introduced around version 2.0.0, meaning users who could previously edit the text found the option removed after an update.

Why Can't I Edit the Footer Copyright?

The ColorMag team designates the visual footer copyright editor as a premium feature to support the development of the free theme. This is a common practice among WordPress theme developers. The official support representatives consistently state that guidance on this specific feature cannot be provided on free support forums like WordPress.org due to its premium status.

Common Solutions for the Free Theme

While the built-in customizer option is unavailable, the community has found several workarounds. It is highly recommended to use a child theme before implementing any code-based solutions. This prevents your customizations from being erased when the theme is updated.

Solution 1: CSS Method to Replace Text

This method hides the default copyright text and replaces it with your own using CSS. It's a simple solution that doesn't require deep PHP knowledge.

footer .copyright { 
    display: none; 
}
footer .footer-socket-left-section::before { 
    content: 'Your New Copyright Text Here © 2024'; 
}

To implement this:

  1. Go to Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS.
  2. Paste the code above into the CSS editor.
  3. Replace 'Your New Copyright Text Here © 2024' with your desired text.
  4. Publish the changes.

Solution 2: Using a Child Theme's functions.php File

For a more robust solution that completely removes or alters the copyright function, you can use a code snippet. This approach, hinted at in one support thread, involves overriding the theme's function.

// Remove or modify the footer copyright
function my_custom_footer_copyright() {
    // Return empty to remove it completely
    return '';
    
    // Or return your own custom text
    // return 'Your Custom Copyright Text';
}
add_filter( 'colormag_footer_copyright', 'my_custom_footer_copyright' );

Important: This code must be added to the functions.php file of your child theme. Editing the parent theme's files directly is not recommended and will cause you to lose changes when the theme updates.

Solution 3: Using a Plugin

If you are uncomfortable with code, you can try a plugin designed to insert code snippets or manage footer content. Plugins like "Code Snippets" (for the functions.php method) or "Header and Footer Scripts" can sometimes be used for this purpose, though their effectiveness can vary after theme updates.

Important Considerations

  • Child Theme: Always use a child theme for customizations. This is the most important step to ensure your website remains stable and your changes are not lost.
  • Theme Updates: Be aware that any workaround, especially the CSS method, may break after a major theme update if the HTML class names (like .copyright) are changed by the ColorMag team.
  • Official Policy: The official stance from the ColorMag team is that modifying this text is a feature of the Pro version. The solutions provided here are community-driven workarounds.

These methods provide a path to customize your footer without upgrading to the Pro version. For those who require a guaranteed, update-proof, and supported method with additional features, exploring the official Pro version from the ThemeGrill website is an alternative.

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