How do I hide post meta data (date, author, comments, etc.)?

Post meta data refers to the author’s name, date and/or numbers of comments that you sometimes see below the page title.

Example:

Posted in {Category} by {Author Name} – 3 comments

Hiding this information is specific to your theme, so not all solutions listed below will work for everyone.

Check the Customizer #

First, we recommend you check the WordPress Customizer. Sometimes a theme will provide a simple checkbox for you to hide this information.

1. Go to Appearance > Customize
2. Check all the panels to see if there’s an option to hide post meta data

Because every WordPress theme is built differently, it’s important to review theme settings carefully. For theme-specific questions, please refer to the theme developer’s documentation or support team.

Look at your Theme Settings #

Some themes have their own settings section that can be either a stand-alone tab or under the Appearance tab.

Custom CSS #

If you don’t find anything in the Customizer or your theme’s settings, you can use a little custom CSS. Again, this is heavily dependent on your theme, and might not work for everyone.

Hide on ALL LearnDash pages (works for many themes, but not all):

.single-sfwd-courses .entry-meta,
.single-sfwd-lessons .entry-meta,
.single-sfwd-topic .entry-meta,
.single-sfwd-quiz .entry-meta,
.single-sfwd-assignment .entry-meta {
	display: none;
}

If you’re using the Divi theme, use this instead:

.single-sfwd-courses .post-meta,
.single-sfwd-lessons .post-meta,
.single-sfwd-topic .post-meta,
.single-sfwd-quiz .post-meta,
.single-sfwd-assignment .post-meta {
	display: none;
}

For all other themes, please contact your theme developer and ask for steps to remove the post meta information.

Use a Plugin #

If none of those options work, some LearnDash users have had success with this plugin:

WP Author, Date and Meta Remover