Remove “Powered by Shopify” in just 3 steps

You already have an online shop or are building one and want to remove the “Powered by Shopify” watermark? No problem! With just a few clicks you can quickly remove the “Powered by Shopify” in the footer. Just follow our step-by-step instructions.

Remove “Powered by Shopify”: free and legally secure

If you are wondering whether removing the “Powered by Shopify” watermark will incur any costs or even be legally questionable, we have good news. It does not involve any additional costs and is legally permissible.

Even though superficially it doesn’t make a big difference whether the watermark is removed or not: From a online merchants point of view, it can quickly become annoying. In large online shops, the watermark also quickly looks unprofessional.

Remove “Powered by Shopify” via the Shopify user interface

To remove the “Powered by Shopify” watermark via the Shopify user interface, first go to the Shopify admin area and follow the instructions:

First Step

Click Online Store → Themes. Select the theme you want to edit and click Actions → Edit Languages.

Second Step

Use the filter and enter the term “powered” in the search bar. The “Powered by Shopify” field appears. Click the input field and press the space bar.

Third Step

Click Save. The “Powered by Shopify” will no longer appear in the footer.

With just a few clicks you have removed the “Powered by Shopify”. Even if it may seem like a small thing at first: For shop visitors who pay attention to it, your online shop now looks a bit more professional.

Frequently asked questions

Does removing the Powered by Shopify watermark cost anything?

Removing the watermark is free. It does not involve any additional costs and is legally permissible at the same time. You change it yourself in the language settings of your Shopify theme, which takes only a few clicks. There is therefore no financial reason to leave the notice in the footer of your shop.

How do I remove Powered by Shopify from my store?

Three steps are enough. In the Shopify admin, go to Online Store, then Themes, select the theme you want to edit and click Actions, then Edit Languages. Use the filter and search for the term powered, then click into the “Powered by Shopify” field and press the space bar. Click Save, and the notice no longer appears in your footer.

How do I remove the Powered by Shopify text in the language editor?

In the language editor, use the filter and enter the term powered in the search bar. The “Powered by Shopify” field then appears. Click into the input field and press the space bar so the text is replaced by a blank character, then click Save. From that moment the notice is gone from the footer of your shop.

Should online shops remove the Powered by Shopify watermark?

In most cases it is worth it. The removal is free and legally permissible, so there is no risk involved. From a merchant’s point of view the watermark quickly becomes annoying, and in large online shops it looks unprofessional. Once it is gone, your shop appears a little more professional to visitors who pay attention to such details.

What does “Powered by Shopify” mean?

“Powered by Shopify” is the watermark that appears by default in the footer of a shop built with Shopify. It is stored in the language settings of the active theme, so every visitor sees it. Shop operators can remove it themselves at no cost, and doing so is legally permissible. In large shops in particular, the notice quickly looks unprofessional.

Where do I find the Powered by Shopify setting in the Shopify admin?

You will find it in the Shopify admin area under Online Store and then Themes. Select the theme you want to edit, then click Actions and Edit Languages. The watermark is stored as a language entry of that theme. Filtering for the term powered in the search bar brings up the relevant field for editing.

Is it legal to remove Powered by Shopify?

Yes. Removing the “Powered by Shopify” watermark is legally permissible and involves no additional costs. The option is part of the Shopify user interface itself: you edit the entry in the theme language settings and save. Whether you use it is a purely visual decision, and in large online shops the notice quickly looks unprofessional.