diff --git a/memory-bank/progress.md b/memory-bank/progress.md
index 2d6dd99..11b70a2 100644
--- a/memory-bank/progress.md
+++ b/memory-bank/progress.md
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 - ✅ **Entry editing**: Complete inline editing for IP, hostnames, comments, and active status
 - ✅ **Search functionality**: Complete search/filter by hostname, IP address, or comment
 - ✅ **Undo/Redo**: Complete command pattern implementation with 43 comprehensive tests
-- ❌ **Bulk operations**: Select and modify multiple entries (moved to Phase 6)
+- ❌ ~~**Bulk operations**: Select and modify multiple entries (won't be implemented)~~
 
 ### Phase 5: Advanced Features
 - ❌ **DNS resolution**: Resolve hostnames to IP addresses
diff --git a/tests/test_main.py b/tests/test_main.py
index f3389ed..810243d 100644
--- a/tests/test_main.py
+++ b/tests/test_main.py
@@ -267,6 +267,10 @@ class TestHostsManagerApp:
         ):
             app = HostsManagerApp()
 
+            # Mock the query_one method to avoid UI dependencies
+            mock_footer = Mock()
+            app.query_one = Mock(return_value=mock_footer)
+
             # Add test entries
             app.hosts_file = HostsFile()
             app.hosts_file.add_entry(
@@ -280,10 +284,12 @@ class TestHostsManagerApp:
 
             app.update_status()
 
-            # Verify sub_title was set correctly
-            assert "Read-only mode" in app.sub_title
-            assert "2 entries" in app.sub_title
-            assert "1 active" in app.sub_title
+            # Verify footer status was updated
+            mock_footer.set_status.assert_called_once()
+            status_call = mock_footer.set_status.call_args[0][0]
+            assert "Read-only" in status_call
+            assert "2 entries" in status_call
+            assert "1 active" in status_call
 
     def test_update_status_custom_message(self):
         """Test status bar update with custom message."""
@@ -299,9 +305,18 @@ class TestHostsManagerApp:
             # Mock set_timer and query_one to avoid event loop and UI issues
             app.set_timer = Mock()
             mock_status_bar = Mock()
-            app.query_one = Mock(return_value=mock_status_bar)
+            mock_footer = Mock()
 
-            # Add test hosts_file for subtitle generation
+            def mock_query_one(selector, widget_type=None):
+                if selector == "#status-bar":
+                    return mock_status_bar
+                elif selector == "#custom-footer":
+                    return mock_footer
+                return Mock()
+
+            app.query_one = mock_query_one
+
+            # Add test hosts_file for footer status generation
             app.hosts_file = HostsFile()
             app.hosts_file.add_entry(
                 HostEntry(ip_address="127.0.0.1", hostnames=["localhost"])
@@ -317,9 +332,11 @@ class TestHostsManagerApp:
             # Verify status bar was updated with custom message
             mock_status_bar.update.assert_called_with("Custom status message")
             mock_status_bar.remove_class.assert_called_with("hidden")
-            # Verify subtitle shows current status (not the custom message)
-            assert "2 entries" in app.sub_title
-            assert "Read-only mode" in app.sub_title
+            # Verify footer status was updated with current status (not the custom message)
+            mock_footer.set_status.assert_called_once()
+            footer_status = mock_footer.set_status.call_args[0][0]
+            assert "2 entries" in footer_status
+            assert "Read-only" in footer_status
             # Verify timer was set for auto-clearing
             app.set_timer.assert_called_once()