Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Add a Download Button to Your WordPress Site

Are you looking for a simple way to add download buttons to your WordPress site? Fortunately, WordPress makes it easy to offer downloadable files to your visitors.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of adding a download button to your WordPress site using Markdown format.

Step 1: Upload Your File

Before you can add a download button, you need to have a file that visitors can download. To add a file to your WordPress site, go to Media > Add New.

From there, you can either drag and drop your file or click the Select Files button to choose a file from your computer.

Step 2: Copy the File URL

Once your file has been uploaded, copy the file URL. You can find the URL by clicking on the file in the Media Library and then copying the URL from the File URL field.

Step 3: Create the Download Button

To create the download button, you’ll need to insert a Markdown link with the URL of your file.

Here’s an example of what the Markdown code will look like:

[Download File](https://yourfileurl.com)

Replace https://yourfileurl.com with the URL you copied in step 2.

Step 4: Add the Download Button to Your WordPress Site

To add the download button to your WordPress site, you can either create a new page or post or edit an existing one.

Once you’re in the editor, switch to the Text mode. In the text editor, paste the Markdown link you created in step 3 where you want the button to appear.

Switch back to the Visual mode to see the download button. You can now publish your page or post.

Congratulations, you’ve successfully added a download button to your WordPress site using Markdown format.