Odoo's website builder is a robust tool that allows businesses to create functional and visually appealing websites. However, the default Powered by Odoo footer may not align with every company's branding strategy. Removing this mention can be challenging, especially in environments like Odoo SaaS or Odoo.sh, where direct code modifications are restricted. Improper removal methods can lead to issues during updates or theme changes.
This guide provides a step-by-step approach to safely and effectively remove the Powered by Odoo mention from your website footer, ensuring that your customizations remain intact across all Odoo platforms: SaaS, Odoo.sh, and on-premise installations.
Why This Solution Works
The recommended method involves duplicating the "Brand Promotion Message" view and creating a custom version. This approach ensures that your modifications are preserved during updates or theme changes and can be maintained across different Odoo environments, including those with restricted code access.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Activate Developer Mode
To begin customizing your Odoo website, activate Developer Mode:
- Append ?debug=1 to the end of your Odoo URL, or navigate to Settings > Activate Developer Mode.
Step 2: Duplicate the "Brand Promotion Message" View
- Navigate to Settings > Technical > User Interface > Views.
- In the search bar, type Brand Promotion Message to find the view that you need to duplicate.
- Select the Brand Promotion Message view from the list.
Step 3: Create a New View Based on the Original
- With the "Brand Promotion Message" view open, click Duplicate.
- Update the following fields:
- View Name: Change it to something unique, like Custom Brand Promotion Message.
- Key: Change it to something unique, like web.custom_brand_promotion_message.
- Inherited View: Select Brand Promotion Message to ensure that your new view will inherit from the original.
Step 4: Replace the Code in the Architecture
In the Architecture section of the duplicated view, replace the existing code with:
<xpath expr="//t[@t-name='web.brand_promotion_message']" position="replace">
<div class="footer">
</div>
</xpath>
This modification removes the "Powered by Odoo" mention while retaining the footer structure for your website.
Step 5: Save and Apply
Once you’ve replaced the code, click Save to apply your changes.
Why this solution is safe
This approach ensures that your customizations are:
- Update-Proof: By duplicating and inheriting the original view, your changes won't be overwritten during Odoo updates.
- Compatible Across Odoo Platforms: Whether using Odoo SaaS, Odoo.sh, or an on-premise installation, this method works seamlessly.
- Maintains Footer Structure: Unlike other methods that might remove the entire footer, this solution allows you to retain and customize the footer content according to your branding needs.
For more advanced customizations or assistance with maintaining your Odoo instance, consider consulting with Odoo experts to ensure optimal results.