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Custom Admin Footer Text

Replace the default WordPress footer text with your own custom message. Add support contact information, environment indicators, branding, or version tracking — visible on every admin page.

Use Cases

  • Display your agency’s support email and phone number for clients
  • Show environment indicators like “STAGING” or “DEVELOPMENT” to prevent mistakes
  • Add custom branding with your company name and website link
  • Display theme version and deployment dates for developer reference

How It Works

  1. Enable the module in Switchboard
  2. Enter your custom text for the left and/or right footer areas
  3. HTML and links are supported
  4. Your text appears at the bottom of every admin page

Where to Find It

Location: The footer appears at the bottom of all WordPress admin pages, below the main content area.

Settings

SettingDescription
Left Footer TextCustom text for the left side (replaces “Thank you for creating with WordPress”)
Right Footer TextCustom text for the right side (replaces WordPress version number)

Both fields support HTML, so you can include links, formatting, and styling.

Examples

Support Information

Left Footer:

Need help? Email <a href="mailto:support@yourcompany.com">support@yourcompany.com</a> or call (555) 123-4567

Environment Indicator

Left Footer:

<span style="color: #dc2626; font-weight: bold;">⚠️ STAGING ENVIRONMENT</span> - Changes here won't affect the live site

Right Footer:

<span style="color: #f59e0b;">Development Mode</span>

Agency Branding

Left Footer:

Proudly built by <a href="https://youragency.com" target="_blank">Your Agency Name</a>

Right Footer:

Site maintained since 2024

Version Tracking

Left Footer:

Theme: Starter Theme v2.1.4

Right Footer:

Last updated: December 2024

Left Footer:

<a href="https://yoursite.com">Your Company</a>

Right Footer:

(leave empty to hide version)

Supported HTML

You can use most basic HTML in the footer fields:

ElementExamplePurpose
Links<a href="url">text</a>Add clickable links
Bold<strong>text</strong>Emphasize important text
Italic<em>text</em>Add emphasis
Spans<span style="color:red">text</span>Custom styling
Line breaks<br>Multiple lines (not recommended)

Default Behavior

Footer AreaDefault WordPress TextThis Module Default
Left“Thank you for creating with WordPress”“Thank you for using [Your Site Name]”
RightWordPress version (e.g., “Version 6.4”)Empty (hidden)

When you leave a field empty:

  • Left empty: Shows “Thank you for using [Site Name]”
  • Right empty: Hides the version number completely

FAQ

Can I use PHP or shortcodes?The footer fields support HTML only, not PHP or shortcodes. For dynamic content, you would need custom development.
Is the WordPress version number hidden for security?When you enter custom right footer text (or leave it empty), the WordPress version is replaced/hidden. This provides a minor security benefit by obscuring your WordPress version.
Can I add images to the footer?Technically yes using <img> tags, but the footer space is limited and images may not display well. Text and links work best.
Does this affect the frontend footer?No, this only affects the WordPress admin area. Your theme controls the frontend footer.

Use the environment indicator example on staging and development sites. It’s a simple way to prevent clients (and yourself!) from accidentally making changes on the wrong environment.

The footer text appears on every admin page, so keep it concise. Long messages may wrap awkwardly on smaller screens.

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