<footer>

The footer element represents the footer for its nearest sectioning content, typically containing metadata and links.

Since HTML5 Spec ↗

Syntax

<footer>...</footer>

Examples

<footer>
  <p>&copy; 2026 Acme Inc.</p>
  <a href="/privacy">Privacy</a>
</footer>
Output
Renders a footer region with a copyright line and a privacy link.

Notes

A <footer> directly inside <body> is the contentinfo landmark. Per-article footers carry author or publication info and are not landmarks.

Browser & runtime support

EnvironmentSince version
chrome 5.0
firefox 4.0
safari 5.0
edge 12

See also