Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Add a Download Button on WordPress

Are you looking to add a download button to your WordPress website? Whether you want to offer downloads of PDF files, audio, or other media, a download button is a great addition to your site. Here's how you can add a download button to your WordPress website.

Step 1: Install a Download Button Plugin

The first thing you need to do is install a plugin that allows you to add a download button to your website. There are plenty of options available in the WordPress plugin repository, but we recommend the "Easy Download Buttons" plugin. Once you've installed and activated the plugin, you're ready to move on to the next step.

Step 2: Create a File Download Button

To create a file download button, you'll need to use the Easy Download Buttons plugin. You can easily create a button that downloads a file directly from your WordPress site. To create the download button, you'll need to first upload the file you want to offer for download to your media library. Once the file is uploaded, you can use the Easy Download Buttons plugin to create a button that links to the file and allows users to download it.

Step 3: Customize Your Download Button

After creating your download button, you can customize your button to fit your site's aesthetic. You can choose from different button styles, colors, and sizes to make it blend with your site's design. Additionally, you can choose the position of the button and customize the text that appears on the button.

Step 4: Add Your Download Button to Your Site

Once you're happy with your download button's design, it's time to add it to your site. You can add the button to a post, page, or widget area. To add the button to a post or page, simply click on the "Easy Download Buttons" button that now appears in the WordPress editor toolbar and select the button you want to use.

If you want to add the button to a widget area, you'll need to use the Easy Download Buttons widget. To do this, go to Appearance > Widgets and drag the "Easy Download Buttons" widget to the widget area where you want the button to appear.

Congratulations! You've now successfully added a download button to your WordPress website. By using this simple process, you can offer downloads to your visitors and improve their overall user experience.