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Hide or Remove [rev_slider alias="norevslider"]

Hide or Remove — full guide (what it does, why it appears, and step-by-step how to apply safely)

1) Quick summary — recommended approach

Best practice: Add the PHP snippet to your theme’s functions.php or install the free Code Snippets plugin and add it there.
Why not header.php: header.php is not the right place for site-wide PHP that registers shortcodes; putting this in header risks syntax errors and will run at the wrong time. Use functions.php (child theme) or Code Snippets.

2) Recommended PHP — block everywhere

Put this in your child theme functions.php or create a new snippet in the Code Snippets plugin:

<?php
// Completely disable the Slider Revolution shortcode output site-wide
if ( ! shortcode_exists( 'rev_slider' ) ) {
add_shortcode('rev_slider', function() {
return ''; // Return nothing instead of slider HTML
});
}

Notes:

  • The shortcode_exists check avoids overriding if the plugin is active (but if the plugin is active, the real shortcode likely exists so this code will not run).

  • Save the file and reload your site — the raw text should disappear.

3) Limit hiding to only the homepage

If you want to hide the shortcode only on the homepage (so other pages with sliders still work):

<?php
add_shortcode('rev_slider', function($atts = [], $content = null) {
if ( is_front_page() || is_home() ) {
return ''; // hide only on homepage
}
// If plugin exists and is active, we should not override — but if you still want
// do nothing (return empty) or handle $atts here.
return '';
});

4) If you must paste something in header (JS method)

If you do not want to edit PHP or prefer a header-only change, add this JavaScript into Appearance → Customize → Additional Scripts, or into your header script area of a header/footer plugin (this is safe to paste as-is):

<script>
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function() {
document.querySelectorAll('body *').forEach(function(el) {
if (el.textContent && el.textContent.trim().includes('')) {
el.style.display = 'none';
}
});
});
</script>

Pros: No PHP edits.
Cons: JS runs after page load (flash of content may appear briefly), and it’s a hide (not a fix).

5) CSS-only attempt (less reliable)

CSS :contains() is not standard and usually won’t work. Don’t rely on it. If the shortcode is inside a known wrapper, you can hide by selector — but that requires knowing the HTML structure.

6) Where to add the PHP safely — step-by-step

Option A — Using Code Snippets plugin (recommended for non-developers)

  1. Install Code Snippets plugin (Plugins → Add New → search “Code Snippets”).

  2. Activate it.

  3. Go to Snippets → Add New.

  4. Give it a title (e.g. “Disable rev_slider shortcode”).

  5. Paste the PHP from section 2 (without the opening <?php if the UI adds it) and select Run snippet everywhere.

  6. Save and activate the snippet.

Option B — Edit child theme functions.php

  1. Use FTP / SFTP / File Manager or Appearance → Theme File Editor (only use Theme Editor if you’re comfortable).

  2. If you don’t already have a child theme, create one or use Code Snippets instead — don’t edit the parent theme (updates will overwrite).

  3. Open functions.php and paste the PHP snippet at the end (before ?> if present).

  4. Save and test your site.

Before changing files: always make a full backup or at least copy the current functions.php contents to your computer.

7) Why the text appears

  • Most likely the Slider Revolution plugin (or the specific slider alias) is missing, inactive, or the shortcode isn’t being processed where it was placed. When WordPress does not recognize/process a shortcode it prints it as plain text.

  • Other causes:

    • The shortcode is placed in an area that doesn’t run shortcodes (some widgets or theme areas may not call do_shortcode()).

    • The plugin was removed or disabled after the shortcode was added.

    • The alias norevslider does not exist in Slider Revolution.

  • The correct long-term fix is to either re-install/activate the plugin, correct the alias, or remove the shortcode from the page content.

8) Fix vs hide — what to choose

  • Fix (recommended): Reinstall/activate Slider Revolution, or remove the shortcode from the page/post/widget where it’s used. This solves the root cause and does not hide potentially needed content.

  • Hide (what you asked for): Use the PHP snippet (site-wide) or the conditional PHP (homepage only) — this prevents the raw shortcode text from being printed.

  • Temporary frontend hide: Use the JS snippet if you cannot edit PHP.

9) Troubleshooting & tips

  • If after adding PHP you get a blank site or “500 error” — remove the code immediately (restore backup). Syntax mistakes break PHP. Use Code Snippets to avoid this risk.

  • Prefer a child theme or Code Snippets — never edit parent theme files directly.

  • Test in an incognito window and clear caches (page cache / plugin cache / CDN) after changes.

  • If you want the slider to actually show, re-install Slider Revolution and make sure the slider alias norevslider exists in the plugin dashboard.

10) Final note you can add to your video description (copy/paste)

Hide or Remove from your website
If your site is showing the raw shortcode text , it means WordPress isn’t processing the Slider Revolution shortcode (plugin missing, alias not found, or shortcode placed where shortcodes aren’t processed). To hide it safely, add a small PHP snippet to your site (preferably via the Code Snippets plugin or a child theme’s functions.php) which returns nothing for the rev_slider shortcode. This completely prevents the shortcode text from being output. If you want to fix the root cause instead, reinstall/activate Slider Revolution or remove the shortcode from the page where it’s used. Always back up your site before editing theme files.

Watch the YouTube video below to see a real-life example and learn exactly how to fix this issue step-by-step.

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