Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Add MP3 Downloads to Your WordPress Website

If you have a music or podcast website, offering MP3 downloads to your audience is a great way to increase engagement. Fortunately, WordPress makes it easy to add downloadable MP3 files to your website, allowing your visitors to access your content with ease.

In this article, we will go through the steps on how to add MP3 downloads to your WordPress website.

Step 1: Upload Your MP3 File to Your WordPress Media Library

The first step is to upload your MP3 file to your WordPress media library. To do this, go to 'Media' -> 'Add New' on your WordPress dashboard. Drag and drop the MP3 file into the uploader or click the 'Select Files' button to choose the file from your computer.

Step 2: Create a Download Link

Once the file is uploaded, click on the 'Edit' button to edit the file information. Scroll down to the 'File URL' field and copy the URL. This URL is the direct link to the MP3 file on your website.

Next, create a download link by using HTML code. You can either create a hyperlink or add a download button. Here's an example of how to create a hyperlink:

<a href="URL" download>Text to display</a>

Replace 'URL' with the URL you copied in the previous step, and 'Text to display' with the text you want to appear as the download link on your website.

If you want to add a download button, use this HTML code:

<a href="URL" download><button>Text to display</button></a>

Again, replace 'URL' and 'Text to display' with the appropriate information.

Step 3: Add the Download Link to Your Website

Once you've created the download link, you need to add it to your website. You can add the link to a page, post, or widget.

To add it to a page or post, simply paste the HTML code into the text editor where you want the link to appear.

To add it to a widget, go to 'Appearance' -> 'Widgets' and drag the 'Text' widget to where you want the link to appear. Then, paste the HTML code into the widget's text editor.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can add MP3 downloads to your WordPress website and provide your visitors with easy access to your content. Remember to ensure that you have permission to use and distribute the content before offering it as a download on your website.